Paul Baleta
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Hi Folks
Something recently finished...
The 'Ratel' - a general purpose EDC or hunting knife. On this design I have gone back to basics to provide a compact and lightweight workhorse for everyday or in the field. The 4" blade is big enough for most tasks and with a drop point is excellent for dressing game. At 3mm thick at the spine (just under 1/8") it is light-weight, has a fine geometry and cuts superbly.
The blade is crafted in Bohler N690 stainless steel with stabilized Bog Oak handle scales are secured with two Corby bolts and it has a useful lanyard loop at the back.
A veg-tanned leather sheath made by my hands with saddle stitching and some toolwork compliments the piece and will keep your Ratel secure and at-hand.
A practical tool with a functional finger guard, sharpening notch and jimping on the spine. Like it's namesake, the 'Ratel' (pronounced Rah-tel) or Honey Badger is a compact, tough, no nonsense tool that will serve you well for many years.
- Blade thickness: 2.9mm (0.12")
- Blade depth: 31mm (1.2")
- Blade length: 97mm (3.8")
- Overall length: 213mm (8.3")
- Weight: 132g (4.6oz)
- Weight with sheath: 298g (6.8oz)
- Handle material: Stabilized Bog Oak with vulcanized fibre liners
- Fittings: Nickel Silver Corby bolts and lanyard tube
410 GBP
Also in my webshop with a few more pics: The 'Ratel' EDC/Hunter - Bog Oak
Every 4 to 8 weeks we send out a newsletter with news from the workshop and details with photos of any new pieces that are available. Subscribe to our newsletter an be one of the first to know about the new stuff!
Thanks for looking!
Paul
Something recently finished...
The 'Ratel' - a general purpose EDC or hunting knife. On this design I have gone back to basics to provide a compact and lightweight workhorse for everyday or in the field. The 4" blade is big enough for most tasks and with a drop point is excellent for dressing game. At 3mm thick at the spine (just under 1/8") it is light-weight, has a fine geometry and cuts superbly.
The blade is crafted in Bohler N690 stainless steel with stabilized Bog Oak handle scales are secured with two Corby bolts and it has a useful lanyard loop at the back.
A veg-tanned leather sheath made by my hands with saddle stitching and some toolwork compliments the piece and will keep your Ratel secure and at-hand.
A practical tool with a functional finger guard, sharpening notch and jimping on the spine. Like it's namesake, the 'Ratel' (pronounced Rah-tel) or Honey Badger is a compact, tough, no nonsense tool that will serve you well for many years.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Blade: Bohler N690 stainless steel (+/- 61 HRC)- Blade thickness: 2.9mm (0.12")
- Blade depth: 31mm (1.2")
- Blade length: 97mm (3.8")
- Overall length: 213mm (8.3")
- Weight: 132g (4.6oz)
- Weight with sheath: 298g (6.8oz)
- Handle material: Stabilized Bog Oak with vulcanized fibre liners
- Fittings: Nickel Silver Corby bolts and lanyard tube
410 GBP
Also in my webshop with a few more pics: The 'Ratel' EDC/Hunter - Bog Oak
Every 4 to 8 weeks we send out a newsletter with news from the workshop and details with photos of any new pieces that are available. Subscribe to our newsletter an be one of the first to know about the new stuff!
Thanks for looking!
Paul
