Durban Devil
Hunter Handmade Knives
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- May 13, 2012
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For your consideration is this hunting/utility knife. This is the first knife that I feel that is worthy of posting for sale. Just a little background - While I've always been interested in knives, it wasn't until I was in South Africa and a few years from retirement that my wife strongly suggested that I find a something to do when I did retire. I was lucky enough to find Thinus and Gawie Herbst who offered knife making classes. Both Gawie and Thinus have the patience of a saint and after taking two of their fixed blade classes, I decided to purchase a grinder from them upon my return to the U.S. I've was primarily messing around trying to make knives on weekends until I retired last July. Since then I feel things have improved. This knife is very similar to the one I made in their class and is based on their utility model.
The knife is made from D2 steel and hardened to 59RC. It has as much of a mirror finish D2 will take, although I discovered some scratch marks near the ricasso on both sides. The blade has a hollow grind on a 10 wheel, and is approximately 4.5 inches from tip to handle. The handle is Bocote, which I happen to love the grain pattern and the way it finishes. The handle is attached with three stainless steel pins and a two stage epoxy. My Maker's Mark (not pictured) ended up not being as crisp as I'd like, but as with the minor scratch marks, doesn't take away from the functionality of the knife. It comes with a Kydex sheath. I'd like $125.00 for the knife. It will go to the first "I'll take it" My PayPal is fhunter68803@gmail.com. Upfront apologies on the pictures, still learning that aspect and these are the best of what I took. I normally ship within the U.S. in a USPS flat rate box at my expense. A buyer will have to specify if theyd like a different method or insurance and pay the difference.
The knife is made from D2 steel and hardened to 59RC. It has as much of a mirror finish D2 will take, although I discovered some scratch marks near the ricasso on both sides. The blade has a hollow grind on a 10 wheel, and is approximately 4.5 inches from tip to handle. The handle is Bocote, which I happen to love the grain pattern and the way it finishes. The handle is attached with three stainless steel pins and a two stage epoxy. My Maker's Mark (not pictured) ended up not being as crisp as I'd like, but as with the minor scratch marks, doesn't take away from the functionality of the knife. It comes with a Kydex sheath. I'd like $125.00 for the knife. It will go to the first "I'll take it" My PayPal is fhunter68803@gmail.com. Upfront apologies on the pictures, still learning that aspect and these are the best of what I took. I normally ship within the U.S. in a USPS flat rate box at my expense. A buyer will have to specify if theyd like a different method or insurance and pay the difference.