Bailey Knives
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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- Oct 18, 2004
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This knife was forged from W2 from Don Hanson. It was a longer blade, but it looked too awkward, so I cut it down a bit and re heat treated it. I clay coated it for a nice bold hamon. It cuts like a razor. The spine is slightly tapered from the forging and flattening.
The handle is African Blackwood. I put a light colored hemp wrap around it to offset it with a contrasting color, and to provide extra grip. It is impregnated with boatbuilding epoxy. The handle is held in place with pins (one under the wrap) that have been peened, mosaics, a lanyard tube, and G-flex epoxy. It is contoured and fits the hand quite well.
The sheath is 8-9oz hand tooled leather. I get my leather from Wickett and Craig for quality. The knife slides in nicely and holds securely.
Dimensions
Blade - 5 5/8" tip to handle
OAL - 10 1/4"
Price - $220 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 African Blackwood. I put a light colored hemp wrap around it to offset it with a contrasting color, and to provide extra grip. It is impregnated with boatbuilding epoxy. The handle is held in place with pins (one under the wrap) that have been peened, mosaics, a lanyard tube, and G-flex epoxy. It is contoured and fits the hand quite well.
The sheath is 8-9oz hand tooled leather. I get my leather from Wickett and Craig for quality. The knife slides in nicely and holds securely.
Dimensions
Blade - 5 5/8" tip to handle
OAL - 10 1/4"
Price - $220 shipped to US. I prefer paypal, but will accept check or money order.
The first to post here "I'll take it!" gets it.
