Ironwood Hunter in San Mai

[Karl B. Andersen]

Here's a hunter I made up with a 416 San Mai assembly with a W2 core.
I got it all cleaned up and re-sanded the blade for a final etch and liked it so much just the way it was, I decided to leave it.
The oxides that remain on the surface that we're all so familiar with, actually end up eroding and coming off anyway, so why not just let the differential hardness show off the San Mai?
This was one of the nicest pieces of Ironwood I have ever acquired.
Stainless fittings complete the package.

 

[Big Rick]

Karl, Thats a very nice hunter. I'me sure someone is going to be very happy owning it.

 

[SBranson]

Nice hunter Karl. I think I prefer the low contrast look.

 

[canineforge]

Nice work, Karl! Great looking hunter. Awesome piece of wood, and I like the San Mai finish you chose.

- Joe

 

[ArtinNC]

Karl, Boy do I like all your knives.
Great job as always.

 

[GRIM 62]

Stunning,I like that alot!!

 

[MT Damascus]

looks great, stunning piece of ironwood