K5 Karda in 13C26 & Maple

[Daniel Koster]

Have a look:

Specs:

5.5" Overall
2.5" blade, 1/8" thick, full flat grind = 13C26 stainless steel (Sandvik, Sweden)
Handle is Stabilized Spalted Maple, brass pins

Price is $145
(add $10 for s/h, $10 for TekLok)

Payment information here: www.kosterknives.com/payments.htm


13C26 isn't necessarily a new stainless steel...has been around a while...but it's new to knifemakers. Admiral Steel stuck a deal with Sandvik to start carrying it. It is a fine-grain, high grade stainless. Sharpens very easily to a fine edge (something you won't get from D2 or S30V).

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Thanks for looking!

Daniel Koster

 

[J85909266]

What hardness did you bring it to?

 

[Daniel Koster]

60-61 HRc

Thanks!

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[samhain73]

Whoa...that wharncliffe is AWESOME!!! I've never seen you use that style blade before!

 

[Andrew Colglazier]

Dan, that's really nice! If I didn't have one on order with you, I'd buy it!

Andy

 

[icenine35]

I'll take it Daniel; sending you an email now.

 

[Daniel Koster]

got your email & payment - will ship tomorrow. Thanks!

Dan

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[mmmotorcycle]

Yummy! Only if I had acted in time....

 

[VultureParade]

I love the wharnieish profile and the relatively thin thickness. It looks like a winner -- make some more!

 

[J85909266]

I love the wharnieish profile and the relatively thin thickness. It looks like a winner -- make some more!

:thumbup: I wanted this one. Make some in G-10 for me. Awesome design.