My version of the Ring Hilt Fishing Knife

[Chris Meyer]

Greetings everyone,

It only took me three months, but I finally finished my version of the Ring Hilt Fishing Knife. I ground the knife out of 3/16" CPM 154 CM that I bought from Pop's. Paul Bos heat treated, cryoed, and tempered the blade at 400 degrees F to give a Rc of 60-61. Mr. Bos informs me that the lower tempering temperature gives slightly better corrosion resistance than the 975 degree temper. (A good reason to let him know your intended use for the blade when you send it in.)

The knife is approx. 8" long, with a 3.5" edge. The handle is stabilized Olivewood that I bought from Alpha Knife Supply. The pins are titanium from Alpha. The hole in the tang is 1" in diameter.

I finished the knife and sheath just in time to take it fishing yesterday. Miracle of miracles, I actually caught a decent sized fish; a 2 lb, 12 oz smallmouth bass. Despite its small size, the knife worked great to fillet the fish.

Here are some pictures;

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[Doug C]

Chris,
Nice fishing knife & sheath.
Looks like it will serve its intended purpose well,
also nice to know about letting Mr. Bos in on the knife's intended purpose.

Nice catch,did the girls get to go or is fishing your "break time"?

Doug

 

[Chris Meyer]

Thanks Doug. I only get to actually fish if I go alone. Otherwise, I end up constantly baiting hooks, unhooking pan fish, and keeping the kids from poking each other in the eye with their poles. Not very relaxing for me.