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I figured I was about due to post a nice one here, and have been itching to revisit my coffin handle mini-bowie design. This time I finished it out with a fighter style double guard, and a flat ground blade. This blade would be right at home on the hunt or trail, or in someone's collection. This is one of my best efforts to date. Fit and finish is excellent.
I pulled out one of my very best pieces of ironwood burl for this one. I've been saving it for months specifically for this knife. I was very lucky to get first pick out of one of my suppliers re-supply orders of nearly 400 sets of premium ironwood scales. This was one of the top five that I chose for my personal stash. In fact, I had originally planned an inlaid shield as seen on my last effort at this design, but the ironwood was so beautiful I opted to leave the shield off on this one. Even so, I decided sterling silver pins were in order, wood like this deserves a bit of pizazz.
I took great care with the blade geometry, it is a near zero grind, with a refined tip and front of blade profile. This is one of the best performing blades I've done. It would be an absolute joy to use in the field, or to appreciate at home. Disturbingly sharp. I split open the top of my finger by accidently gently touching it against the edge. I am wearing a bandaid as I type this.
At 10" long and nearly 5" of cutting edge, this is a lot of knife for the real estate it takes up. The rounded rectangular profile of the coffin handle is deceptively comfortable. The top of the double guard is tall enough to serve its purpose, but short enough to comfortably clear for thumb position on the spine.
Specs:
CTS-XHP @ 60, .150" thick, flat ground (unsharpened swedge)
5.25" from tip to guard, 4.75" edge length
Arizona Desert Ironwood Burl scales, Black G10 frame
Sterling Silver pins, 416ss guard
9.875" OAL, 6.9oz
$330 delivered, price includes premium hand stitched leather sheath, buyer's choice on this blade.
I added a shot in directional lighting, so the amazing chatoyance and figure of this ironwood can be better seen. This is truly one of the most beautiful pieces I've worked with.
I pulled out one of my very best pieces of ironwood burl for this one. I've been saving it for months specifically for this knife. I was very lucky to get first pick out of one of my suppliers re-supply orders of nearly 400 sets of premium ironwood scales. This was one of the top five that I chose for my personal stash. In fact, I had originally planned an inlaid shield as seen on my last effort at this design, but the ironwood was so beautiful I opted to leave the shield off on this one. Even so, I decided sterling silver pins were in order, wood like this deserves a bit of pizazz.
I took great care with the blade geometry, it is a near zero grind, with a refined tip and front of blade profile. This is one of the best performing blades I've done. It would be an absolute joy to use in the field, or to appreciate at home. Disturbingly sharp. I split open the top of my finger by accidently gently touching it against the edge. I am wearing a bandaid as I type this.
At 10" long and nearly 5" of cutting edge, this is a lot of knife for the real estate it takes up. The rounded rectangular profile of the coffin handle is deceptively comfortable. The top of the double guard is tall enough to serve its purpose, but short enough to comfortably clear for thumb position on the spine.
Specs:
CTS-XHP @ 60, .150" thick, flat ground (unsharpened swedge)
5.25" from tip to guard, 4.75" edge length
Arizona Desert Ironwood Burl scales, Black G10 frame
Sterling Silver pins, 416ss guard
9.875" OAL, 6.9oz
$330 delivered, price includes premium hand stitched leather sheath, buyer's choice on this blade.
I added a shot in directional lighting, so the amazing chatoyance and figure of this ironwood can be better seen. This is truly one of the most beautiful pieces I've worked with.
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