I had kindling cutting in mind when I sketched out the design for this.
Using a log to batton it though dried dead wood or shaving strips off a log.
I think it should handle other duties just fine though.
It's 11. 3/8" overall and weighs 19 oz.
The blade is 1095 spring steel 6.5" X 1. 7/8" (at it's widest) and 1/4" thick.
The fittings are 1018 steel WELDED to the full tang.
The handle is 5. 1/4" long with scales of natural finished Desert Ironwood Burl.
The sheath is 10 oz. leather with black steel rivets and a
black steel snap.
It's cemented at the spacer and hand stitched
using doubled waxed nylon saddle stitching thread making for an
extremely rugged, rough use sheath.
The rough beveled blade is reheated in the forge to glowing red
and quenched in strained used motor oil. After it's cleaned of slag
it's brought back up in temp. until it can be struck with a file.
I leave the file marks showing. I like a handmade knife to look
handmade.
This is how I harden / temper my blades. They hold an edge
extremely well.
Relisted incl. shipping in the U.S. PAYPAL or M.O.
1st. "I'LL TAKE IT" to my email address mcswoodknives@gmail.com
takes it.
Emails must have a subject related to the post or they won't be opened.
Thanks for looking,
Mike
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