Field bolo knife for sale

mcswood

mcswood

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It's 17" overall and weighs 24.5 oz.
The blade is 1095 spring steel 11. 7/8" X 1.5/8" X 1/4" thick.
The guard, bolster, and pommel sides are 1018 steel WELDED
to the full tang.
The handle is 4. 3/4" long with scales of Curly Maple.
The sheath is 10 oz. leather with black steel rivits and a
black steel snap. It's cemented at the spacer and hand stitched
using doubled waxed nylon saddle stitching thread.

The rough beveled blade is reheated in the forge to glowing red
and quenched in strained used motor oil. After it's cleaned of slag
it's brought back up in temp. untill it can be struck with a file.
I leave the file marks showing. I like a handmade knife to look
handmade.
This is how I harden / tempor my blades. They hold an edge
extremely well.

Sold incl. S/H in the U.S. Paypal only please.
1st. "I'LL TAKE IT" to mcswood takes it.

Thanks for looking,
Mike
 
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That is one sexy piece. How does she handle, and where's the point of balance?
 
You guys are slowing down. Less than 10 minutes from post to sold. I haven't got a chance and I would love one of these awesome designs.

Maybe next time.

Larry
Tinkerer
 
Qeth said:
That is one sexy piece. How does she handle, and where's the point of balance?
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These handle like a bowie. I try to keep balancing points just forward of
the guard on all my knives by working the pommel.
On a piece like this I usually go out to around 2" past the guard to aid
in a powerful swing for chopping.
Mike
 
Mike, that is just outstanding. I love the way the elegance of the curly maple contrasts with the ruggedness of the design and finish.

Very nice sir. Keep 'em coming.

Taylor
 
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