4.5 Hunter in AEB-L and Sick Redwood

[chavez556]

I think this is my best work yet. I having been doing this for 6 months and I'm really feel like I'm getting the hang of it. I think I'm doing pretty good for never actually meeting another knifemaker in person. lol trust me my wife really doesn't want to go to blade show for our one vacation, but I might just need to sweeten the pot, so I can get my knives infront of other makers. One thing I have done is get a white board and I write down my mistakes, so I see them right when I walk in the shop. Anyways this knife is killer and probably could go for more, so scoop it up while you can. Also her eis a quick word from Chuck at Alpha Knife Supply about AEB-L. It wouldn't be so popular with custom makers if it didn't perform.

**AEB-L was originally developed for razor blades. Sandvik copied AEB-L and calls it 13C26. These steels are formulated with just enough carbon for the steel to get very hard but not make any chromium carbides. The extreme fine grain makes them easy to sharpen, have good edge holding and excellent edge stability.

I've recommended this stainless steel to knifemakers for years. Anyone who has been around me will tell you I love this steel. Try it and let us know what you think of it. We're working with Uddeholm and Sandvik to get thicker material.**

4.5 Hunter

1/8" AEB-L stainless steel
4.5" blade, 8.5" total length
Bos heat treat & cryo@ 61rc
Full flat grind w/ handrub finish
Od green liners under stabilized redwood burl handles (shined up w/ tru-oil)
Held together with 2 copper Corby bolts and 4 natural mircata pins
1/4" stainless lanyard tube
Comes with leather sheath that will fit a 2" wilderness belt

$pf plus shipping paypal or Mo

Knife comes with warranty against defect and lifetime sharpening.

 

[TwistedMetal]

Nice work! I too have been preaching the virtues of AEB-L to anyone who will listen for years. I can also relate to your problem of being alone, the only other knifemaker I know is my business partner and he hasn't been doing this any longer than I have. Good luck, and good work.

 

[chavez556]

Thank you!

Btw that is rain drops on the picture of the spine.

 

[chavez556]

Im surprised this one wasnt snatched up. I could make a kydex sheath and use the leather sheath for a different knife.if you want kydex instead.

 

[mjziegler286]

I think the leather sheath works better for this blade; it seems my organic. I like the copper bolts with the redwood and how the pins kind of blend with the natural figuring of the wood, but the stainless steel lanyard tube seems a little jarring to me. If it were a copper lanyard tube, I would be counting my pennies right now. Just my $0.02, and I like many of your innovative designs.

 

[chavez556]

I think the leather sheath works better for this blade; it seems my organic. I like the copper bolts with the redwood and how the pins kind of blend with the natural figuring of the wood, but the stainless steel lanyard tube seems a little jarring to me. If it were a copper lanyard tube, I would be counting my pennies right now. Just my $0.02, and I like many of your innovative designs.

I appreciate the feedback. Maybe I'll hit the tube with some ferric chloride to darken it.