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Hi Guys,
Here's a mammoth Recurve Chopper I just finished up. This thing is just incredible. When I got it is was a little beat up, but had great potential. First, here are the stock specs:
Specifications:
17 1/8" Overall length
10 inch cutting edge length with clip point
3/16" thick 1095 Steel 2" wide 56-58 RC
5 degree handle offset to increase chopping power
Full flat grind
Extended Pommel
Lanyard hole
Linen Micarta ergonomic handle slabs for increase grip when wet
Handle slabs attached to full tang with 3 screws
Here are my modifications:
Removed the black coating
Changed the straight design into a Recurve!
Reprofiled the edge. This knife is now a slicer and a chopper.
Sharpened the top false edge
Added a beveled finger choil (this REALLY improved the usefullness of this knife!)
Added thumb notches
Added serrations top (3") and bottom (2 1/2"). I left the top ones back far enough to have a short but useful plain cutting edge in front, for doing small delicate tasks (like cleaning fish, etc).
Broke all sharp edges (except the two that count!) and removed all "hot spots"
Bead blasted, thinned and sculpted the grips for better retention, control and comfort
Satin finished entire knife
Included a brand new heavy duty nylon sheath, with large utility pouch, from Scrapyard Knives
Added a lanyard and leg tiedown.
The recurve shape really adds to the usefullness and chopping ability of this knife. I was VERY careful while grinding this blade to preserve the original factory heat treat. Before the final polishing and sharpening, I used the blade to chop a 2x4 into splinters. It works incredibly!
$160.00 paypal, or money order. No fees! Shipping in Conus is $12.00
Questions and paypal to magua1@midmaine.com
First I'll take it post here gets it.
Here's a mammoth Recurve Chopper I just finished up. This thing is just incredible. When I got it is was a little beat up, but had great potential. First, here are the stock specs:
Specifications:
17 1/8" Overall length
10 inch cutting edge length with clip point
3/16" thick 1095 Steel 2" wide 56-58 RC
5 degree handle offset to increase chopping power
Full flat grind
Extended Pommel
Lanyard hole
Linen Micarta ergonomic handle slabs for increase grip when wet
Handle slabs attached to full tang with 3 screws
Here are my modifications:
Removed the black coating
Changed the straight design into a Recurve!
Reprofiled the edge. This knife is now a slicer and a chopper.
Sharpened the top false edge
Added a beveled finger choil (this REALLY improved the usefullness of this knife!)
Added thumb notches
Added serrations top (3") and bottom (2 1/2"). I left the top ones back far enough to have a short but useful plain cutting edge in front, for doing small delicate tasks (like cleaning fish, etc).
Broke all sharp edges (except the two that count!) and removed all "hot spots"
Bead blasted, thinned and sculpted the grips for better retention, control and comfort
Satin finished entire knife
Included a brand new heavy duty nylon sheath, with large utility pouch, from Scrapyard Knives
Added a lanyard and leg tiedown.
The recurve shape really adds to the usefullness and chopping ability of this knife. I was VERY careful while grinding this blade to preserve the original factory heat treat. Before the final polishing and sharpening, I used the blade to chop a 2x4 into splinters. It works incredibly!
$160.00 paypal, or money order. No fees! Shipping in Conus is $12.00
Questions and paypal to magua1@midmaine.com
First I'll take it post here gets it.
