HBT Bushtool, Convex, OD

PLackey

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Hillbilly Bush Tool

grind: convex
serial number: 38
blade: 4″
overall length: 8 1/2″
steel: 1/8″ 80CrV2 @ 61 Hc
handle: blasted finish OD canvas micarta with floating orange G10 liner
hardware: black micarta triple tube

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I've been producing PL knives for the past 8 years. I've done leather work for over 20 and kydex for 5 years. The heat treat on all of my carbon steel knives is done by me in a thermostatically controlled Evenheat knifemaking kiln. Each 80CrV2 blade goes through a multi-stage normalization before being heated to austenitic temperature and quenched in Parks quench oil. Then it goes through a 2 stage tempering process. 80CrV2 Hardness is approx. 61 hc and my heat treat process produces a blade with extreme toughness and fine edge sharpenability. Scales are glued with West Systems G-flex epoxy. My aim is to produce heirloom quality tools with excellent craftsmanship that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment and service.
 
Sweet! Looks awesome (and very functional). Quick question -- could you grind/sand the handle so it slopes in toward the blade on both sides, for pinch control?
 
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