Suminigashi Machete-- Hitachi White-- Field Grade

[Leethal Cutlery]

Ok guys, I wanted to make a down and dirty machete style knife that would actually be used. This was completely forged to shape. There is still some forge marks on it. I didnt etch the Suminigashi steel because I wanted to leave it rough and didnt want to give the buyer a reason to not use it. That being said, There is low layer damascus cladding on a hitachi white steel core in there. The cladding is super tough. I bent a knife similar to this over 90 degrees without breaking and the core steel was around 60 rc. This combo makes for a super nice, tough as nails blade. I forged in nice distal taper so the point is thin and thumb tack sharp. Im not offering a Sheath with this because im trying to keep the price down as much as possible but ill make a leather sheath for 55$ if requested. First Ill take

 

[wjswiger]

Nicely done Mason.....as always!!

 

[AF]

Looks good! Any idea of the weight?

 

[awestib]

This is incredible!! Nice work!

 

[Shaw Blades]

Very nice. Good price too.

 

[Leethal Cutlery]

Thanks Guys.

Af- not sure but it's light for a knife this big. The taper balances it really well.

 

[timos-]

wicked nice!

 

[Leethal Cutlery]

Thanks

 

[coldsteelburns]

Man it's just so nice! Just that 'slightest', amount of forge marks it's got on it very much adds a quite a bit to it IMO. I always love your work man, and the steel you use just make ur blades that much cooler I would love to see you make a few WIP's or even one for that matter, with some shop pics etc. Great work brother, and thanks for sharing

-Paul
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(some of my work) www.youtube.com/Lsubslimed

 

[Leethal Cutlery]

Thanks Bro! I really appreciate it! I was planning on doing a wip really soon. A San Mai of some sort. I'll let u know when I start it.

 

[Idlewild]

Terrific "End of Days" cutter!! The reflective Paracord and hemp...nice touch!!