Bailey Knives
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
- Joined
- Oct 18, 2004
- Messages
- 3,773
Again, I am not sure what exactly to call this. I don't know if it really fits in with the fighter category.
This one is some of Aldo's W2, with forge scale left on the flats, even though some people don't like it
The blade has been clay quenched for a really outstanding hamon, one of my best (if I do say so myself). It has a lot of the cloudiness that I like so much.
The handle is stabilized black walnut. It is sculpted to fit the hand really well and I think it feels great. the guard and spacers are black linen micarta and G10 respectively. The tang runs about 2" past the pin that you see. It goes nearly to the end of the handle, so it is very solid and secure.
The sheath is a blade sheath. It is designed to slip inside the beltand let the Sam Brown stud catch on the belt. It is hand stitched and tooled leather from Wickett and Craig. The knife friction fits quite snugly, I can turn the sheath upside down and shake it and the knife stays put, yet with a decent tug on it, the knife draws easily.
Dimensions
Blade - 7 5/8" tip to guard
OAL - 13 1/8"
Price - $395 shipped to US. I prefer paypal, but will accept check or money order.
The first to post here "I'll take it!" gets it.
This one is some of Aldo's W2, with forge scale left on the flats, even though some people don't like it
The blade has been clay quenched for a really outstanding hamon, one of my best (if I do say so myself). It has a lot of the cloudiness that I like so much. The handle is stabilized black walnut. It is sculpted to fit the hand really well and I think it feels great. the guard and spacers are black linen micarta and G10 respectively. The tang runs about 2" past the pin that you see. It goes nearly to the end of the handle, so it is very solid and secure.
The sheath is a blade sheath. It is designed to slip inside the beltand let the Sam Brown stud catch on the belt. It is hand stitched and tooled leather from Wickett and Craig. The knife friction fits quite snugly, I can turn the sheath upside down and shake it and the knife stays put, yet with a decent tug on it, the knife draws easily.
Dimensions
Blade - 7 5/8" tip to guard
OAL - 13 1/8"
Price - $395 shipped to US. I prefer paypal, but will accept check or money order.
The first to post here "I'll take it!" gets it.
