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Hi, would like to introduce what I call my Elk Hunters.
These are all D2 tool steel,. a high chrome (12%) semi-stainless steel with 1.5% carbon. Industrially it is used to make tools for forming, punching and shearing steel, I have used one of the blades in this batch to cut a couple 16 penny nails in half and it had no noticeable effect on the hair cutting sharp edge. I don't really recommend you do this. But, I had to for my own satisfaction. The blanks were all water cut from a single sheet of 3/16" steel. After I ground the bevels and got them to a 320 grit finish. I hardened them by each in a separate stainless steel foil envelope, soaked at 1850f for over 30 min. in a digitally controlled oven, then each was plate quenched with large aluminum plates. When cooled they were soaked in a bath of acetone and dry ice at minus 100f for over 2 hours to convert more of the high carbon contents retained austenite to edge holding martensite. They were then tempered twice at 450f for 2 hours each cycle. These blades will take a hair cutting edge and hold it very very well. D2 is known for its hardness and wear resistance and these should be 61-62 RC. They are not pry bars, they are fine cutting instruments.
Overall length is 9 1/2"
Depth 1 5/16"
Thickness 3/16"
Cutting edge with forward finger grove 3 3/4"
with out 4 1/2"
I have been a skilled metal worker most of my life, I have been making knives for over 5 years. None of these are perfect enough to win any awards, they are part of my learning curve to become a master one day. Some have very minor imperfections that I can't fix now or am afraid I may cause real damage fixing. Priced accordingly. But, are all very will crafted, well constructed and fit, 600 grit cork belt finish and a buffed shine. Beautiful, functional and with a minimal amount of care they last to be past down. Each comes with a formed pouch, handstiched cowhide sheath as pictured. If not satisfied upon reciept may be exchanged of money refunded. All come arm hair shaving sharp. Custom orders upon request.
#1 Forward finger groove, Ziricote scales, mosaic pins. Polished warthog tusk tip lanyard bead.
$140
#2 Full length edge, dark ironwood scales, mosaic pins. Polished warthog ivory bead on lanyard.
$150 SOLD
#3 Forward finger grove, Black paper mycarta and stabilized redwood burl scales, loads of figure, mosaic pins. Warthog ivory bead on lanyard. $155 Sold
#4 Forward finger groove. Redwood burl with loads of figure, mosaic pins, warthog ivory bead.
$150
#5 Forward finger grove. reddish desert iron wood scales. Mosaic pins. Warthog ivory bead on lanyard
$160 Sold
Photos in second post
#6 Forward finger groove. Black paper mycarta, red spacer, desert iron wood burl. Mosaic pins. Iron wood bead on lanyard.
$170
#7 Full length blade, Black paper mycarta, red spacer, desert iton wood. Mosaic pins and ironwood bead on lanyard
$170 SOLD
#8 Full length blade, Black paper mycarta, on both ends of handle with amboyna burl in middle. Mosaic pins and an amboyna bead $180 SOLD
Email at imviall@hotmail.com to confirm you want a knife or for any questions. I do have paypal. Add $10 for shipping Thank you and enjoy. Jim
These are all D2 tool steel,. a high chrome (12%) semi-stainless steel with 1.5% carbon. Industrially it is used to make tools for forming, punching and shearing steel, I have used one of the blades in this batch to cut a couple 16 penny nails in half and it had no noticeable effect on the hair cutting sharp edge. I don't really recommend you do this. But, I had to for my own satisfaction. The blanks were all water cut from a single sheet of 3/16" steel. After I ground the bevels and got them to a 320 grit finish. I hardened them by each in a separate stainless steel foil envelope, soaked at 1850f for over 30 min. in a digitally controlled oven, then each was plate quenched with large aluminum plates. When cooled they were soaked in a bath of acetone and dry ice at minus 100f for over 2 hours to convert more of the high carbon contents retained austenite to edge holding martensite. They were then tempered twice at 450f for 2 hours each cycle. These blades will take a hair cutting edge and hold it very very well. D2 is known for its hardness and wear resistance and these should be 61-62 RC. They are not pry bars, they are fine cutting instruments.
Overall length is 9 1/2"
Depth 1 5/16"
Thickness 3/16"
Cutting edge with forward finger grove 3 3/4"
with out 4 1/2"
I have been a skilled metal worker most of my life, I have been making knives for over 5 years. None of these are perfect enough to win any awards, they are part of my learning curve to become a master one day. Some have very minor imperfections that I can't fix now or am afraid I may cause real damage fixing. Priced accordingly. But, are all very will crafted, well constructed and fit, 600 grit cork belt finish and a buffed shine. Beautiful, functional and with a minimal amount of care they last to be past down. Each comes with a formed pouch, handstiched cowhide sheath as pictured. If not satisfied upon reciept may be exchanged of money refunded. All come arm hair shaving sharp. Custom orders upon request.
#1 Forward finger groove, Ziricote scales, mosaic pins. Polished warthog tusk tip lanyard bead.
$140
#2 Full length edge, dark ironwood scales, mosaic pins. Polished warthog ivory bead on lanyard.
$150 SOLD
#3 Forward finger grove, Black paper mycarta and stabilized redwood burl scales, loads of figure, mosaic pins. Warthog ivory bead on lanyard. $155 Sold
#4 Forward finger groove. Redwood burl with loads of figure, mosaic pins, warthog ivory bead.
$150
#5 Forward finger grove. reddish desert iron wood scales. Mosaic pins. Warthog ivory bead on lanyard
$160 Sold
Photos in second post
#6 Forward finger groove. Black paper mycarta, red spacer, desert iron wood burl. Mosaic pins. Iron wood bead on lanyard.
$170
#7 Full length blade, Black paper mycarta, red spacer, desert iton wood. Mosaic pins and ironwood bead on lanyard
$170 SOLD
#8 Full length blade, Black paper mycarta, on both ends of handle with amboyna burl in middle. Mosaic pins and an amboyna bead $180 SOLD
Email at imviall@hotmail.com to confirm you want a knife or for any questions. I do have paypal. Add $10 for shipping Thank you and enjoy. Jim
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