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Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Hi guys. Finished this custom piece up for a customer this week. It’s a larger version of my Smatchet Short Sword. We will be adding this one to the web site soon and a video demoing it.
The “Wolf Fang Smatchet – Fully Functional
Shop Details:
High Quality 1095 Spring Steel. Our Heat Treatment is a 2 step process. We Heat Harden our steel, which involves heating the steel to approximately 1500 degrees, until it becomes non magnetic then quenching it in oil. The 2nd step is Heat Tempering, which consists of heating the steel to 400 degrees for 2 hours, and letting it air cool. This makes for a Rockwell Hardness of approximately 61.
History of the Smatchet:
The Smatchet was used by British and American Special Forces (Special Air Service and Office
of Strategic Services, respectively) during World War II. Designed as a pure combat weapon.
The psychological reaction of any man, when he first takes the smatchet in his hand is full
justification for its recommendation as a fighting weapon. He will immediately register all the
essential qualities of a good fighter - confidence, determination, and aggressiveness. Its
balance, weight and killing power, with the point and edge, combined with the extremely simple
training necessary to become efficient in its use, make it the ideal personal weapon.
Measurements
Total Length = 19 “
Blade Length = 13 ½ “
Blade Width = 2 5/8”
Blade Thickness = 3/16 “
Handle Length = 5 ½ ”
Handle Width = 1 ¼ ” x 7/8”
Handle: Walnut. Scales attached with pins and glued.
Weight: 1 lbs 8 oz
The “Wolf Fang Smatchet – Fully Functional
Shop Details:
High Quality 1095 Spring Steel. Our Heat Treatment is a 2 step process. We Heat Harden our steel, which involves heating the steel to approximately 1500 degrees, until it becomes non magnetic then quenching it in oil. The 2nd step is Heat Tempering, which consists of heating the steel to 400 degrees for 2 hours, and letting it air cool. This makes for a Rockwell Hardness of approximately 61.
History of the Smatchet:
The Smatchet was used by British and American Special Forces (Special Air Service and Office
of Strategic Services, respectively) during World War II. Designed as a pure combat weapon.
The psychological reaction of any man, when he first takes the smatchet in his hand is full
justification for its recommendation as a fighting weapon. He will immediately register all the
essential qualities of a good fighter - confidence, determination, and aggressiveness. Its
balance, weight and killing power, with the point and edge, combined with the extremely simple
training necessary to become efficient in its use, make it the ideal personal weapon.
Measurements
Total Length = 19 “
Blade Length = 13 ½ “
Blade Width = 2 5/8”
Blade Thickness = 3/16 “
Handle Length = 5 ½ ”
Handle Width = 1 ¼ ” x 7/8”
Handle: Walnut. Scales attached with pins and glued.
Weight: 1 lbs 8 oz
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Cool guy.