Finished Baby Hornet Knife

[Archer Here]

I finished this one while I was working on the larger Hornet knife. Let me know what you think.

Steel is 5160 Spring Steel.

Heat Treatment:
Heated in a forge to approximately 1500 to 1550 degrees Fahrenheit, until blade became nonmagnetic, then quenched in 125 degree quality oil. Tempered the blade to a straw hardness @ 425 degrees for 1 hour, letting it air cool and repeating once more. Blade was file tested and is shown to be very hard.

Finish: Fine satin finished.
Handle: Handle is made of Ebony & Osage Wood.
Sheath: Sheath is hand stitched out of dark brown gator hide.

Measurements:
Total Length: 8 ", Blade Length=4 ¼ ", Blade Width=1 ”, Blade Thickness= 1/4"
Handle Length: 3 ¾ ", Handle Width: 5/8 "

Below are pictures of the finished knife.

Thanks

 

[ddavelarsen]

I like it; you sure took on a difficult grind! I've never had the huevos to try that curved plunge yet.

 

[Archer Here]

I like it; you sure took on a difficult grind! I've never had the huevos to try that curved plunge yet.

Hey thanks for compliment. I really like that grind as opposed to the other. It flows better I think; but that's just me.