Bailey Knives
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
- Joined
- Oct 18, 2004
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This one is forged from Aldo's W2. The blade has a slight convex grind on it from a rotary platen. It has been clay quenched for a nice hamon. I tried a slightly different step in my finishing technique to make the hamon visible almost all the time.
The handle is some curly mesquite I have had laying around for several years. It has some natural worm holes in it, but they have all been filled with epoxy. It is finished with truoil and buffed to a nice semi gloss. It is held in place with pins and acraglas.
The sheath is my pocket sheath design. It is made to be clipped in the right hand pocket. The knife draws well and is held securely. I know a lot of people love folders, and they are cool. However, with a knife like this, as soon as it is drawn, it is ready. It is just one of the advantages of the pocket fixed blade.
Dimensions
Blade - 3 1/2" tip to handle
OAL - 7 1/2"
Price - $195 shipped to US. I prefer paypal, but will accept check or money order
The first to post here "I'll take it!" gets it
The handle is some curly mesquite I have had laying around for several years. It has some natural worm holes in it, but they have all been filled with epoxy. It is finished with truoil and buffed to a nice semi gloss. It is held in place with pins and acraglas.
The sheath is my pocket sheath design. It is made to be clipped in the right hand pocket. The knife draws well and is held securely. I know a lot of people love folders, and they are cool. However, with a knife like this, as soon as it is drawn, it is ready. It is just one of the advantages of the pocket fixed blade.
Dimensions
Blade - 3 1/2" tip to handle
OAL - 7 1/2"
Price - $195 shipped to US. I prefer paypal, but will accept check or money order
The first to post here "I'll take it!" gets it
