Bailey Knives
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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So, I got some 7/8" W2 from Kalimalena. He had purchased it from Don Hanson. I thought it would be the perfect size to make an integral. So here is the result. I (obviously) forged this from this W2. I clay coated it for a nice hamon and polished it to 2000 grit to bring out the details.
The handle is micarta, with micarta bolster/guard. It is shaped and sculpted to fit the hand well. It has a real nice grip and feels very comfortable.
The sheath is 7-8oz hand tooled leather from Wickett and Craig. The knife fits in well and draws easily. It has a quilted pattern I stamped into it.
Dimensions
Blade - 5 1/2" tip to handle
OAL - 10 7/8"
Price - $245 shipped to US. I prefer paypal, but will accept check or money order.
This is also posted in other places, so the first time stamp gets it.
The handle is micarta, with micarta bolster/guard. It is shaped and sculpted to fit the hand well. It has a real nice grip and feels very comfortable.
The sheath is 7-8oz hand tooled leather from Wickett and Craig. The knife fits in well and draws easily. It has a quilted pattern I stamped into it.
Dimensions
Blade - 5 1/2" tip to handle
OAL - 10 7/8"
Price - $245 shipped to US. I prefer paypal, but will accept check or money order.
This is also posted in other places, so the first time stamp gets it.
I got the 7/8" dia as well and have been lookin forward to do the exact same thing and make an integral. I gotta ask, is that a single piece of micarta or was the tang mortised? Once again, I really like how this turned out (same with every single blade you make).. Thanks for posting, now I'm even more inspired to make one, even if I don't have a press 
lol