Gaston Style Dropped Hunter/EDC in Desert Ironwood and 154CM

[TK Steingass]

This knife wasn't moving in a satin finish so I buffed the heck out of this knife, took better pictures, and reduced the price. I really like Ron Gaston designed hunters and fighters - this is patterned after one of his knives that I own. This knife falls to the hand quite well and is a pleasure to carry. It's deeply hollow ground on an 8" wheel. The kydex sheath is designed for one-hand removal and the clip can be moved to accommodate right, left, or cross draw. It's got enough length and belly to dress and skin a deer but short enough for every day carry.

5/32" 154CM - buffed
3" blade - hollow ground
7 1/2" OAL
416 SS bolsters and Loveless rivets
light thumb grooves on spine
tapered tang - red liners
bookmatched Desert Ironwood scales

$215 USPS Priority Mail Insured CONUS - First I'll take it gets it
Paypal account is timothy.steingass@gmail.com

 

[ptk_pitbull]

You, sir, do nice work! If I had any money in my piggy bank, this little fella would be mine. I love the lines and look on this blade, and it is the perfect size for my EDC and moderate field work. I have a noob question for you though: why does the tang taper down so much toward the handle? Most knives I've seen keep a uniform tang through the handle, only narrowing down at the blade. Is it for aesthetics or balance? Again, that's a great looking blade.

 

[TK Steingass]

You, sir, do nice work! If I had any money in my piggy bank, this little fella would be mine. I love the lines and look on this blade, and it is the perfect size for my EDC and moderate field work. I have a noob question for you though: why does the tang taper down so much toward the handle? Most knives I've seen keep a uniform tang through the handle, only narrowing down at the blade. Is it for aesthetics or balance? Again, that's a great looking blade.

PTK - Thanks for the kind words. The tapered tang reduces weight in the handle - this make the knife "light in the hand" and gives the knife a balance point more towards the middle of the knife. Some knifemakers reduce the weight by skeletonizing the tang rather than tapering it. Aesthetically, many people prefer a tapered tang - I'm among those folks!

TK

 

[mykel m]

Yep,a tapered tang just plain looks good.
Not that there's anything plain about this beauty.
Love the ironwood & long polished bolsters.