Swamp Rat Black & Tan Battle Rat

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A very lightly used Battle Rat here. Black blade with tan handle. Looks great!

My understanding is that this is one of a limited run of through hardened blades. :cool::thumbup:

Received it on a trade, however it isn't for me. Has seen some mild use & the black crinkle coat has a few smooth spots to show for it. Otherwise in great condition, no chips or rolls.

Overall shot:
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Other side of blade:
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Swedgetacular!
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Comes in standard black nylon sheath.

SOLD!
 
*** My understanding is that this is one of a limited run of through hardened blades. :cool::thumbup:

What do you mean by through hardened blade?
 
Most Swamp rats are differentially hardened; if you were to strip the coating and look closely (chemically etching the blade will enhance the effect), you'd see a distinct temper line along the edge where the steel is harder than the rest of the blade -- it's like as a Katana's Hamon line, but much straighter due to the controlled heat treatment. However, a run Extravaganzaaa Battle Rats was sold (the Black and Tans) where the entire blade was hardened uniformly; that's what's meant by "through hardened".
 
To cover the additional shipping costs on an international parcel as well as the paypal fees to receive a payment. The seller does not incur fees to receive an EMT up here.

I didn't bother taking into account the fact that the Canadian $ is stronger than the US dollar right now too! :D 1USD = 0.97731CAN
 
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