Archer Here
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Shop Details:
Steel is ½ ton Leaf Spring. Heated in a forge to approximately 1700 degrees Fahrenheit, until blade became nonmagnetic, then dipped in a vat of oil. Fine satin finished. Tempered at 400 degrees for 1 hour, letting it air cool, then putting it in 1 more hour at 400. Blade was file tested for hardness. Very hard.
Handle is made of distressed Walnut and pinned with brass & epoxy. Sheath is hand stitched out of dark red gator hide.
Measurements:
Total Length: 11 ½ ", Blade Length=6 ½ ", Blade Width=2 ¾ ", Blade Thickness= 3/16"
Handle: Walnut, Handle Length: 5", Handle Width: 1 1/4" Guard: 2 7/8 long by 1/4"
Asking $195 which includes shipping & sheath, if shipped in the US. You can send through Paypal to ScorpionBows@mchsi.com or mail M/O to our address (see web site for address).
Below are pictures of the finished knife.
Steel is ½ ton Leaf Spring. Heated in a forge to approximately 1700 degrees Fahrenheit, until blade became nonmagnetic, then dipped in a vat of oil. Fine satin finished. Tempered at 400 degrees for 1 hour, letting it air cool, then putting it in 1 more hour at 400. Blade was file tested for hardness. Very hard.
Handle is made of distressed Walnut and pinned with brass & epoxy. Sheath is hand stitched out of dark red gator hide.
Measurements:
Total Length: 11 ½ ", Blade Length=6 ½ ", Blade Width=2 ¾ ", Blade Thickness= 3/16"
Handle: Walnut, Handle Length: 5", Handle Width: 1 1/4" Guard: 2 7/8 long by 1/4"
Asking $195 which includes shipping & sheath, if shipped in the US. You can send through Paypal to ScorpionBows@mchsi.com or mail M/O to our address (see web site for address).
Below are pictures of the finished knife.
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