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A new design from a variety of inspirations. I cut this one by hand last year with not but a vague notion in my mind, and a sense of ergonomics in my hand. The name reflects that it looks similar to a K-tip on chef knife, a term which I never really understood, and the fact that it is a slim, or slick(?) blade. This could find use in the kitchen, outdoors, or even in defense. I like this one very much and it is my intention to make more of these eventually, though that's probably a year away at this point.
Specs
Steel: AEB-L, RC 61, heat treated by Jarod Todd
Geometry: Full height flat-vex, to a thin .004" behind the edge.
Overall Length: 9"
Cutting Edge Length: 4 3/8"
Weight: 4.2 oz., 5.5 oz. with sheath
Handle: Indian ebony bolster and leopardwood, with spacers consisting of black Suretouch, natural canvas Micarta, and red Suretouch, and natural canvas Micarta liners.
Sheath: Holstex "raptor skin" taco sheath included
Price is expired, payable via itemized PayPal invoice, which I will send to your specified email address. Includes tracked and insured expedited North America shipping. I will ship internationally at buyer's expense and liability. First "I'll take it" with comms by PM or email (ie send me the email address you want the invoice sent to) gets priority. My email address is in my sig if you turn your phone sideways.
Thanks for looking!
Specs
Steel: AEB-L, RC 61, heat treated by Jarod Todd
Geometry: Full height flat-vex, to a thin .004" behind the edge.
Overall Length: 9"
Cutting Edge Length: 4 3/8"
Weight: 4.2 oz., 5.5 oz. with sheath
Handle: Indian ebony bolster and leopardwood, with spacers consisting of black Suretouch, natural canvas Micarta, and red Suretouch, and natural canvas Micarta liners.
Suretouch is an ingenious handle material, which consists of colored G10 laminated with durable and grippy black rubber, combining the best qualities of both materials. You will find that Suretouch has great grip, even when smooth. I find that even a smooth Suretouch handle feels like it is glued into place in my hand, even while wearing slippery gloves or mittens. Suretouch also has a very slight amount of give to it so that it does not feel as rock hard in the hand as straight G10, adding further to the handle's comfortable feel. Even usred sparingly like this it adds significantly to the grip of a knife handle.
Sheath: Holstex "raptor skin" taco sheath included
Holstex is a thermoplastic like Kydex, but with an artistic design molded into the outer surface. It has the same durability and resistance to the elements as Kydex.
Price is expired, payable via itemized PayPal invoice, which I will send to your specified email address. Includes tracked and insured expedited North America shipping. I will ship internationally at buyer's expense and liability. First "I'll take it" with comms by PM or email (ie send me the email address you want the invoice sent to) gets priority. My email address is in my sig if you turn your phone sideways.
Thanks for looking!
