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Finally got this one done. Loosely based on the AG Russell "Sandbox Bowie", this model is a little smaller at 9"OAL. The blade steel is Crucible's awesome Cru Forge V, while the handle is traditional walnut with black and white G10 liners. The clip, or "swedge", has been apexed and sharpened, and the guards have been chamfered for a smooth feel. Balance point is between the front pin and the guards. As many of you know, Crucible no longer makes Cru Forge V, which is a shame. It is an excellent oil hardening, vanadium alloyed carbon steel with good wear resistance. The heat treatment of this blade consisted of 3 thermal cycles for austenite grain refinement, and quenched in Parks 50 fast oil, triple tempered to 62-63HRC. It has not been sharpened yet. I will be happy to put whatever edge angle/grit level the buyer requests. I'm thinking a leather sheath will be offered with the knife, an aftermarket sheath that I will custom "wet fit" to the knife, and then oil with Neat's Foot Oil for a darker, rich look.
OAL: Just over 9"
Blade: 5" tip to guard
Edge: 4 3/8"
Handle: 4 1/8"
Thickness: 0.140"
Steel: Cru Forge V @ 62-63HRC
If you don't care about the edge angle, I'll use a 10° back bevel and 15° microbevel ~2kJIS apex. I'm letting this one go for $300, and will include an aftermarket leather sheath, custom fitted to the knife and oiled, plus free shipping anywhere in the USA. As always, if you live elsewhere, simply contact me and we will work out a shipping rate to your door. Paypal preferred (address is samuraistuart@yahoo.com), but I am willing to take a check and ship once the bank has cleared it. Thank you for checking out the knife! Follow me on Instagram, stuartalandavenport. Yahoo email: samuraistuart@yahoo.com.
OAL: Just over 9"
Blade: 5" tip to guard
Edge: 4 3/8"
Handle: 4 1/8"
Thickness: 0.140"
Steel: Cru Forge V @ 62-63HRC
If you don't care about the edge angle, I'll use a 10° back bevel and 15° microbevel ~2kJIS apex. I'm letting this one go for $300, and will include an aftermarket leather sheath, custom fitted to the knife and oiled, plus free shipping anywhere in the USA. As always, if you live elsewhere, simply contact me and we will work out a shipping rate to your door. Paypal preferred (address is samuraistuart@yahoo.com), but I am willing to take a check and ship once the bank has cleared it. Thank you for checking out the knife! Follow me on Instagram, stuartalandavenport. Yahoo email: samuraistuart@yahoo.com.