Over bulding a knife for added strength was something new for me. Often times i'll try to make a knife as light as possible seeing as i have a fascination for 18th century cutlery( back then most EDC's were rather thin).
For the specs:
Blade : 6" (11 1/2"OAL)
Steel : 1084 (differentially heat treated)
Handle : Micarta ( with flared brass tube)
Sheath : Kydex w/ teklock
Time permitting i might just make a few more of these.
I think this is one of your best efforts/designs. Bill, Columbia, S.C.
ReplyDeleteRustyboy, I also hammer forge my blades as thin as possible & do the final finish on a belt machine(Bader). On most of my knives, the hammer marks can be seen/felt, although the blade may be polished to 1000 or a 1500 grit finish. I try to make each knife feel "light" in the hand & do a flat or hollow grind.......or a combination w/a hollow grind on one side of the blade. Bill, Columbia, S.C.
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