Differential Hardening Goodness!

[iron4022]

Well, I finally got around to finishing up my chopper. A couple of notes-

This one is in .250 5160 differentially heat treated. My first scotchbrite belt finish since this is meant to take some abuse! Horse stall mat handles and has a kydex sheath (I messed up with the sheath and it scratches the blade, but who cares I plan on using the heck out of it anyway)

Almost 24" long, 13+" of blade and weighs in at 2lbs 7.5 oz if I recall correctly. Feels very light in the hand for such a big knife.

Size comparison- I have size 13 feet

Dan

I really am trying to keep this one but since nothing else is selling I am probably going to have to put it up for sale to pay for a trip to Vegas.

 

[foxx]

I bet that thing has some power! What's the feel of the horse mat, how hard is it? Is it grippy, and shock absorbing? I've been wanting to do some scales for an Ontario Cutlass machete, and that stuff might be the way to go.

 

[thompsonblades]

Nice. I always wondered if those horse stall mats would make good handle material, but never got a chance to try it out. Next time, you should try using conveyer belt strips for handle scales. Thats another I've wanted to try.