Chopper/Camper

G L Drew

G L Drew

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These large knives are fun to make and fun to use too. I keep one on my tractor to remove overhanging branches when I travel the old logging roads and mow the edge of the my fields. That one is probably one of the most abused knives that I have kept for myself and when someone asks me "how do you test your knives? ", I usually refer to the one on my tractor that has held up great for years of heavy use.

Forged from 52100 high carbon steel
Heat treated to Rc 58-60 with attention to a fine grain and uniform hardness throughout the blade
Flat grind with a belt finish
Black canvas Micarta scales with natural Micarta spacers finished to a grippy 50 grit and sculpted for a comfortable grip
12 3/4 inches overall with a 7 5/8 inch blade
Weight is 15.5 ounces
Deep leather scabbard with a belt loop for a right hand carry

$280 delivered within these United States. Message me for shipping and payment options. (I have quit posting my Email address since scams became part of this site)



IMG_2958 by Gerald Drew, on Flickr​
 
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Love the blade shape have you made this model with chili jimping ? Looks like it would be pretty good at some fine work if you could choke up on the choil .
 
Thanks for the comments, guys but can anyone explain what chilli jumping is.
 
Really like this design - is this the same knife as the link below, just reposted? Or do you have two available, one in 52100 (below) and one in 1095 (above)?

G L Drew

Thread 'Camper/Chopper'

52100 high carbon steel
Heat treated to Rc 58-60
Flat grind
1/4 inch thick at the choil
Distal tapered full tang
Black and natural canvas Micarta
Hatchet style sculptured handle
Overall length: 13 inches
Blade: 7 1/2 inches

$280 delivered within these United States



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G L Drew said:
thanks, you are probably right. I have a dislike for autocorrect. :)
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beestokk said:
Really like this design - is this the same knife as the link below, just reposted? Or do you have two available, one in 52100 (below) and one in 1095 (above)?

G L Drew

Thread 'Camper/Chopper'

52100 high carbon steel
Heat treated to Rc 58-60
Flat grind
1/4 inch thick at the choil
Distal tapered full tang
Black and natural canvas Micarta
Hatchet style sculptured handle
Overall length: 13 inches
Blade: 7 1/2 inches

$280 delivered within these United States



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Yes it is a repost but I posted the wrong steel ( I have been working almost exclusively with 52100) I will change the posting. Thank you for catching that.
 
I have one of these, it’s a beast and balanced insanely well. Chops as well as a BK9, and trust me that’s saying something!
 
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