Extended Tang Bushcrafter (O1 & Cocobolo)

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Here is one I did in 5/32 inch thick O1 tool steel that features a fairly large extended tang. The extended tang is hardened, and is flattened for increased surface area during use. The 4-1/8 inch long blade is equipped with a hair-shaving sharp (and mirror polished) scandi grind. The spine of the blade is a sharp 90 degree angle, for use on a firesteel and for other miscellaneous bushcraft tasks.

The handle has cocobolo scales with subtle black liners. The scales are just over 4 inches long, so it may not be suitable for those with very large hands. The coke-bottle shaped handle feels very comfortable for long-term use. The handle is secured on with high-end epoxy and brass pins.

The durable sheath is made of thick 8-9 oz tooling leather, and is dyed to match the handle before it is coated with a high-sheen water repellent finish. The knife also comes with a leather lanyard and a cocobolo bead for assistance in removal from it's deep sheath.

Price: $175.00 + $5.00 shipping
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Specs
Steel: O1 high carbon tool steel
Grind: Scandi
Overall Length: 9 inches
Blade Length: 4-1/8 inches
Blade Thickness: 5/32 inches
Handle: Cocobolo, black liners, brass pins
Sheath: 8-9 oz leather, artificial sinew stitching

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Thanks for looking,
Cody
 
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I dig on the Coke bottle shaped grip! I also wish every seller would include a photo like that illustrating the shape of the handle. Great work, Cody.
 
Thanks for the comments, guys. Extended tangs aren't for everyone, but some people really learn to take full advantage of their versatility... and then get addicted to them! Hell, I'm even putting one on my personal use knife - when I get the luxury of making it, that is! :rolleyes:
 
Adventure Sworn said:
Thanks for the comments, guys. Extended tangs aren't for everyone, but some people really learn to take full advantage of their versatility... and then get addicted to them! Hell, I'm even putting one on my personal use knife - when I get the luxury of making it, that is! :rolleyes:
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What additional types of things can you do with an extended tang like that?

That is one great looking knife!
 
woodgood said:
What additional types of things can you do with an extended tang like that?

That is one great looking knife!
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Ah, just a bunch of different things. I mostly see them on larger tactical knives, but they can be used for the same purposes on a medium-sized bushcrafter, as seen here.

Extended tangs aren't typical for my knives. But some people use them for light hammering, and mostly for being hammered-on in a chisel like fashion in certain scenarios. I find that with my knives that don't have the extended tang, I will come across scenarios where I wish I had one.

A couple examples where this would come in handy in a bushcraft scenario are tapping trees, or for the initial cut in debarking a tree/log, but what I mostly use mine for is a chisel, for making flat spots in log seats for cups & plates to sit, etc., especially useful in winter when you don't want your hot drink cooling off in the snow. I have found that I mostly need for an extended tang in winter & spring.
 
I've had my eye on this one, hoping it would stay available until after pay day. I really like the lines, the extended tang, the choice of wood, the grind, and let's not for get the sheath! She's a real looker. Oh well, maybe next time.
 
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