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While designing this primitive Nessmuk I wanted to create a knife that looked like it was made 150+ years ago but had been kept is very good condition. The idea was to capture something an old pioneer would have pounded out in a makeshift shop and then ground and edge onto with a foot powered stone wheel grinder. Ive hand forged (I dont have a power hammer) this Nessmuk from 1095, a steel well known for toughness and edge holding. I've left hammer marks and forging scales in the blade to give this knife a unique and rich character all of its own. The blade is differentially heat treated (although I did not etch the blade to bring out a temper line) to produce a nice hard edge so itll do lot of cutting between sharpening while having a soft spine for great toughness. The handle is made from elk antler giving the knife a classic appearance. The guard and pommel made from brass. I've taken extra care in the fit and finish of the handle and guard to give this knife a very high quality crafted look and it is a winner. The Nessmuk comes with a brown leather sheath.
Specs:
1/4 inch thick 5160 high carbon steel differentially heat treated.
Overall Length about 11.7 inches
Blade Length is 6.2 inches long from guard to tip.
Handle is elk antler with a brass guard and pommel. This hidden tang design runs all they though the handle and threaded to the end cap pommel.
Tooled brown leather sheath (shown).
Price is $200 plus $12 shipping in US
I prefer PayPal (my account is kelley_ward2@agilent.com) but accept other forms of payments.
Thanks,
Kelley Ward
Specs:
1/4 inch thick 5160 high carbon steel differentially heat treated.
Overall Length about 11.7 inches
Blade Length is 6.2 inches long from guard to tip.
Handle is elk antler with a brass guard and pommel. This hidden tang design runs all they though the handle and threaded to the end cap pommel.
Tooled brown leather sheath (shown).
Price is $200 plus $12 shipping in US
I prefer PayPal (my account is kelley_ward2@agilent.com) but accept other forms of payments.
Thanks,
Kelley Ward
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