5160 Camp Chopper Brush Hog (something new for me)

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Bailey Knives

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I have always made knives that I thought were "pretty" so to speak. I have come to realize that many of my knives end up in safes or on display. Nothing wrong with that, but I wanted to make some real users. I have a personal camp knife with a antiqued finish. I love it and no matter how much I chop with it, the finish stays as is. So I thought I would forge out some similar knives between orders and offer them here for what I think is a very reasonable price.

Anyways...The steel is hand forged 5160. It has been antiqued and sharpened to a razor's edge. I took this one outdoors today and it made quick work of the sumac and an old beech tree that had fallen down. The scuff marks on it are from the chopping I was doing with it.

The handle is cord wrapped over leather. The leather adds a little width to the handle for some more comfort. The whole thing is soaked in Raka boatbuilding epoxy. It is very strong. I drag my canoe I made with it over rocks and it only leaves scuff marks.

The sheath is utilitarian. It is 8-9oz leather with a Sam Brown stud. You can slide it in your belt and the stud catches and holds it there.

Dimensions
Blade - 9 1/4 tip to Turk's head knot
OAL - 15"

This knife is great for snicking off the briars and brush that grow around my campsite.

Price - $235 shipped to US. I prefer paypal, but will accept check or money order.

The first to post here "I'll take it!" gets it.





 
I love this knife and I love the story behind it. This is big and utilitarian but somehow still has the Bailey lines and aesthetic balance. Very nicely executed. I hope it is covered in woodchips and grime soon :) But Matt - don't be surprised if dirt won't stick to your work.
 
Thanks Chris. Dirt might not stick, but at least not for lack of trying.
 
I like it! What is the blade thickness and weight? I am actually looking for something quick in hand (more like a small machete action) rather than something heavy (like a long-edged axe) :)
 
Thanks, I considered wood, but wanted to keep the cost as low as possible. My own camp knife has a cord wrapped handle and for utilitarian purposes it is hard to beat. Even when wet it is very grippy. I made two others that are similar, but with hidden tang wrapped handles. They are just fun to swing. Every time I carry one I look around for something to chop.
 
Really nice Matt! I love that blade geometry, the grind, the handle shape, hell there's just nothing about this knife I don't like :)
 
csabacanada...I just sent this in the mail. I also accidentally overcharged on your international shipping so I refunded some $ to cover it. The USPS website quoted more than they charged at the post office. I asked her to recheck it a couple times.
 
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