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Hi fellas-
I modified my full size Loveless Dropped Hunter pattern to make a lighter, still full-sized user, handy to the draw and carry. Here's what I did: 1) Blade height is now even with the bottom of the ricasso, 2) Reduced the stock from 3/16" to 1/8", 3) Reduced the guard thickness from 3/8" to 1/4", 4) Tapered the tang down to .005" at the butt, 5) Skeletonized the tapered tang, 6) Rounded the bottom of the ricasso, 7) Added 30 lpi thumb serrations to the spine. The end result is a super-light, full sized Dropped Hunter with neutral balance under the first rivet.
For ease of carry, a horizontal carry sheath is provided that allows the choices of left/right carry, cross-draw, or behind the back - sized for a 2" belt. The sheath holds the knife securely yet allows for an easy draw. I hate to let this one go! The first I'll take it gets it. $275 plus $10 shipping - Paypal preferred to my account tksteingass@frontier.com and I accept USPS money orders. Maker's lifetime common sense warranty and free sharpening. Backup orders welcomed as are your comments.
Best regards,
TK
1/8" CPM-154 stock
HT to Rc 60-61
8 3/4" OAL
4" Hollow ground blade
Mirror finish grinds with satin flats
416 SS furniture
Thumb serrations on spine
Green canvas micarta scales
Tapered tang with red .010" liners
8/9 oz leather horizontal carry sheath
I modified my full size Loveless Dropped Hunter pattern to make a lighter, still full-sized user, handy to the draw and carry. Here's what I did: 1) Blade height is now even with the bottom of the ricasso, 2) Reduced the stock from 3/16" to 1/8", 3) Reduced the guard thickness from 3/8" to 1/4", 4) Tapered the tang down to .005" at the butt, 5) Skeletonized the tapered tang, 6) Rounded the bottom of the ricasso, 7) Added 30 lpi thumb serrations to the spine. The end result is a super-light, full sized Dropped Hunter with neutral balance under the first rivet.
For ease of carry, a horizontal carry sheath is provided that allows the choices of left/right carry, cross-draw, or behind the back - sized for a 2" belt. The sheath holds the knife securely yet allows for an easy draw. I hate to let this one go! The first I'll take it gets it. $275 plus $10 shipping - Paypal preferred to my account tksteingass@frontier.com and I accept USPS money orders. Maker's lifetime common sense warranty and free sharpening. Backup orders welcomed as are your comments.
Best regards,
TK
1/8" CPM-154 stock
HT to Rc 60-61
8 3/4" OAL
4" Hollow ground blade
Mirror finish grinds with satin flats
416 SS furniture
Thumb serrations on spine
Green canvas micarta scales
Tapered tang with red .010" liners
8/9 oz leather horizontal carry sheath
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