5160 and Eucalypus

G L Drew · Dec 26, 2009

The eucalyptus is left over from a furniture project a few years ago. This too is a dense wood with lots of natural oil.

Forged from 1/4 inch 5160
Flat grind
Forge marks on the flats
Blade is hand sanded to 600 grit
Integral guard
Tapered tang and blade
Overall length: 7 3/4 inches
Blade: 3 3/4 inches
Riveted leather scabbard

$130 ---SOLD---delivered to the US or Canada. My PayPal account is gldrewknives@yahoo.com I will also take USPS money order or a check with time to clear.

HomeBru · Dec 30, 2009

That 'Lyptus really darkened up, did you use a stain or oil on it?

rprocter · Dec 30, 2009

Very nice Gerry. bet it's sweet in the hand ! but i gotta hold off for now.
roland

G L Drew · Dec 30, 2009

HomeBru said:
That 'Lyptus really darkened up, did you use a stain or oil on it?

Just a little furniture wax to bring out the shine. This is eucalyptus grandis, a very dense and naturally oily wood.

wiggins · Dec 30, 2009

Gerry, looking good!! Bet the shape would work great. No flat places in the cutting edge. That makes 'em slice and skin great.

G L Drew · Dec 31, 2009

wiggins said:
Gerry, looking good!! Bet the shape would work great. No flat places in the cutting edge. That makes 'em slice and skin great.

Yeah, I hate when an edge gets a flat spot: it just won't cut worth a hoot

keepemsharp · Dec 31, 2009

I'll take it Gerry. Email sent, and happy new year.

G L Drew · Dec 31, 2009

keepemsharp said:
I'll take it Gerry. Email sent, and happy new year.

Got your PayPal but too late for the mail carrier today. I will get the knife out to you Saturday AM. THANK YOU!