The Destroyer Subhilt Chopper **WITHDRAWN**

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TK Steingass

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Gentlemen:

A few years ago, there was a monster buck in my hunting area - he was tearing up big trees and fence posts all over the place to let his presence be known. We named him The Destroyer and I ended up harvesting this big 185 lb. nine point with a 20 inch spread. I decided to name this subhilt chopper after him as I was doing the finish grinds. The Destroyer Subhilt Chopper is full tang design and is my heaviest knife to date with lots of forward momentum by tipping the scales at 1 lb 3 oz. I decided to gain the extra purchase a large handle or lanyard gives by adding a comfortable subhilt to the large contoured handle. The full flat grinds were taken to .040" then a convex edge was applied - it's hair splitting sharp. The blade was hand rubbed to 2000 grit and etched to show a vivid hamon. Spectacular Desert Ironwood Burl scales with superb fit and finish. I haven't made the sheath yet so you lefties can specify your needs. I hope you like it! The first "I'll take it" gets it. $450 plus $20 shipping - either Paypal to tksteingass@frontier.com or a USPS money order please. Maker's lifetime common sense warranty and free sharpening.

Best regards,

TK

.250" W-2 Stock
Clay quenched in Parks 50
Double tempered
HT to Rc 59-60
13" OAL
8" Blade
2" Blade height
Exhibition Grade Desert Ironwood Burl
Red liners on tapered tang
Pinned/soldered guard and subhilt
Corby rivets
416 SS furniture - satin finished
Thumb serrations on spine
8/10 oz leather sheath (specify right or left)

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Fantastic knife! Is the Destroyer deer the one you have pictured, I can't make out all of the tines? :)
 
Iowa Buck said:
Fantastic knife! Is the Destroyer deer the one you have pictured, I can't make out all of the tines? :)
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IOWA: Glad you like it! The buck on my website was a Kansas 200 lb nine point. The Destroyer was a Pennsylvania buck. :)
 
TK Steingass said:
IOWA: Glad you like it! The buck on my website was a Kansas 200 lb nine point. The Destroyer was a Pennsylvania buck. :)
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You should come to Iowa, you may be able to beat your record! They are THICK & BIG this year here in Eastern Iowa...take care!
 
petah said:
Looks good but the hardening is aweful close to the edge.
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The clay was set 1/2" along the edge and I doubt very much anyone will ever sharpen the The Destroyer past that. Maker's lifetime common sense warranty and free sharpening - remember? :eek:
 
Man that is a beast of a knife! I love the shape of that blade, never would have though to see one combined with a subhilt, great idea. I love your knives usually for the fine execution and detail, I love this one because it looks like it could get a guy home from some bad places.

Red
 
Dago Red said:
Man that is a beast of a knife! I love the shape of that blade, never would have though to see one combined with a subhilt, great idea. I love your knives usually for the fine execution and detail, I love this one because it looks like it could get a guy home from some bad places.

Red
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Red and all - thanks for the positive feedback - you're all very kind.

I won't be making many of these so, buy it while it's available now is all I can say to you fellas "on the edge" towards dropping the hammer. The Destroyer is a benchmade chopper, and this is not a production line!!
 
The Destroyer was not purchased within 24 hours of posting. I have withdrawn it.
 
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