5160 and Oak

[G L Drew]

Red oak with some figure? Go figure. I don't see this much curl in oak very often.

5160 with a forged finger guard
Flat grind
Machine finish with some forge marks
Red oak handle
Overall length: 10 3/8 inches
Blade: 5 7/7 inches
Riveted leather scabbard

$140 delivered to the US or Canada. My PayPal is gldrewknives@yahoo.com I will also take a check with time to clear or USPS money order.

 

[G L Drew]

Oops, forgot the photo of the scabbard. Note the texture near the top, not really a defect, just some character.

 

[VTguy17]

This looks like it might make a good kitchen knife, How's 5160 in the kitchen?

 

[knives-n-stuff]

Ooooh... Sweet blade you have there, Sir! I might just have to give in What's the thickness of the blade? Is it close to 1/4"?

 

[G L Drew]

VT Guy:
Yup, 5160 is great in the kitchen; touch it up now and then with a steel and it will work very well. However, the first time you cut a lemon or a tomato it will start developing a patina like your grandmothers old kitchen knives. If a patina bothers you stick with stainless in your kitchen.

Knives-n-stuff;
The blade was forged from 1/4 inch stock and will be slightly less than that at the guard area. I did pound in some texture so it got a little thinner there and has a distal taper down to the point and the butt.

 

[VTguy17]

Thanks Drew, do you think it's thin enough to be a main use kitchen knife?

 

[G L Drew]

Yes. If you want to try it out I will refund your money if you return the knife within two weeks even if it is used.

 

[griz1918]

What color are the liners G.L. ?

 

[G L Drew]

What color are the liners G.L. ?

Just plain old black Larry. I like the way it sets off the wood.

 

[knives-n-stuff]

Is this one still avalible?