Buffalo knife from a 1850 design, my take on it.

[kenhills]

Hi All,

Here is my latest a Buffalo Hunter/Skinner. The knife is modeled after a knife that I own that was made back in the 1850 and used for skinning buffalo. When used as a Skinner it is held edge up thumb on the "bottom" of the front bolster as seen in one of the images. Today it makes a hell of a hunting or camp knife. as well as a skinner. Extremely sturdy knife, good looking too.

Knife Specifics:
Material: Blade made from 3/16ths CPM-154-CM taken to a Rockwell hardness of 60, Bolsters from 440C, Pins 416 and Brass on the horn. Blade taken to 1500 grit then to a mirror finish flats to 650 then polished makes for a nice contrast.
Scales: Ram’s Horn with green fiber spacers.
Length: 10.25 inches
Blade length: from the bolster forward 4.75 inches
Width: Across the middle of the handle .75 inches
Weight: 12.3 oz
Sheath: Custom made by me from.080 Kydex spacers were used to keep the potential scratching to a minimum.





















Thanks for looking and comments are always welcome. Ken

 

[timos-]

pretty interesting design, I like the way you treated the handle as well.

edit: any chance you can post a pic of the c. 1850 knife?

 

[kenhills]

here it is. Ken

 

[cbach8tw]

Cool, like both.

 

[kenhills]

I tried to stay true to the original design. Just a few new twists mostly due to the use of modern fabrication tools. Ken

 

[timos-]

wow, very cool! thanks for sharing