Pop’s “Lion Killer” pattern

[Bühlmann]

- 80CrV2 high carbon steel @ 58 HRC (+/-2)
- 10.25" OAL - 4.75" handle, 5.5" cutting edge w/20dps sharpened angle
- Israeli FAL stock Beech (flame treated), African Blackwood bolster, vulcanized fibre spacer, brass & brass-lined copper pins. Tru-Oil finish.
- Custom leather sheath, hand-stitched w/copper tube rivets

 

[1911bphil]

That looks great. Thanks for sharing.

 

[mobilerd]

I need one of those.

 

[Forrest Taylor]

Looks great!
That pattern is probably going to be my next project.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Super Cool.... Bang Bang!

 

[LittleAugieMo]

- 80CrV2 high carbon steel @ 58 HRC (+/-2)
- 10.25" OAL - 4.75" handle, 5.5" cutting edge w/20dps sharpened angle
- Israeli FAL stock Beech (flame treated), African Blackwood bolster, vulcanized fibre spacer, brass & brass-lined copper pins. Tru-Oil finish.
- Custom leather sheath, hand-stitched w/copper tube rivets

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Nice looking "Lion knife" IIRC there is a story on that pattern knife in one of the earlier Ken Werner knife annuals. Tha basic story behind it is the owner used it to kill a lion after he was thrown from his horse.

 

[Sidehill Gouger]

I been to Kruger National Park and saw the real knife. Yours is much nicer!