Archer Here
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Background:The historical name for this knife has been “the Golok”. They’ve been used for thousands of years in southeast Asia. They tend to be heavier and shorter than machetes, often used for bush and branch cutting. The Japanese Special Air Service are issued these knives even today. To loose one’s Golok is a return to unit offense. Another name for this knife has been “The Tree Beater”. This particular knife became famous in 2008 from the movie Rambo IV.
Measurements:Extra Large Knife: Length: Tot=18”, Blade=12”, Handle=6”, Width=2 1/2”, Thick=3/16”
Large Knife is 15 ½ “ long, Blade is 10” & Handle is 5 ½ “, Width is 2 “, Thick=3/16”
Shop Details:
The steel I used on this knife is ½ ton Leaf Spring. Although this knife is influenced by the original “Golok” and the Rambo IV movie, I added my own characteristics to it. I designed the knife style on paper, then cut the shape out. I set up a forge, by stacking fire bricks together and leaving about a 3 inch by 3 inch by 12 inch hole inside of it, and I cut a hole out in the back for my fire to blow in. I used a propane torch with a turbo tip to shoot it inside the hole in the back. It took about 5 minutes for my blade to reach a bright orange (approx 1600 degrees Fahrenheit). I took a pen magnet and extended it out and reached inside and it was not magnetized. I let it go a little longer and then pulled it out and immediately dunked it in transmission fluid. I polished to a nice and durable satin finish.
I tempered it by cooking it in the oven at 400 degrees for 1 hour, letting it air cool, then putting it in 1 more hour at 400. It came out with a nice slight yellowish tent to it, that I like. I file tested the blade and it passed. Seems very hard.
Package & Price:
Available in Large & Extra Large, as well as Black or Silver blades. Asking $187 for XL & $142 for the Large. This 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). Pictures below are examples of our XL knife. The Large version has the same style as the XL, but is 2 1/2 “ shorter & ½ “ narrower. Hand stitched sheaths are included and are available in Dark Red or Deep Brown Gator Hide. The handle is cord wrapped with black grip tape.
Thanks & See Ya in the Wild!
Measurements:Extra Large Knife: Length: Tot=18”, Blade=12”, Handle=6”, Width=2 1/2”, Thick=3/16”
Large Knife is 15 ½ “ long, Blade is 10” & Handle is 5 ½ “, Width is 2 “, Thick=3/16”
Shop Details:
The steel I used on this knife is ½ ton Leaf Spring. Although this knife is influenced by the original “Golok” and the Rambo IV movie, I added my own characteristics to it. I designed the knife style on paper, then cut the shape out. I set up a forge, by stacking fire bricks together and leaving about a 3 inch by 3 inch by 12 inch hole inside of it, and I cut a hole out in the back for my fire to blow in. I used a propane torch with a turbo tip to shoot it inside the hole in the back. It took about 5 minutes for my blade to reach a bright orange (approx 1600 degrees Fahrenheit). I took a pen magnet and extended it out and reached inside and it was not magnetized. I let it go a little longer and then pulled it out and immediately dunked it in transmission fluid. I polished to a nice and durable satin finish.
I tempered it by cooking it in the oven at 400 degrees for 1 hour, letting it air cool, then putting it in 1 more hour at 400. It came out with a nice slight yellowish tent to it, that I like. I file tested the blade and it passed. Seems very hard.
Package & Price:
Available in Large & Extra Large, as well as Black or Silver blades. Asking $187 for XL & $142 for the Large. This 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). Pictures below are examples of our XL knife. The Large version has the same style as the XL, but is 2 1/2 “ shorter & ½ “ narrower. Hand stitched sheaths are included and are available in Dark Red or Deep Brown Gator Hide. The handle is cord wrapped with black grip tape.
Thanks & See Ya in the Wild!
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