W2 Slimline Hunter with Jigged Bone and Hamon

[Bailey Knives]

I did the blade this way just to prove I still can. I have not done a clean knife in a while. I like the forged look better, but alas, not everyone does. This is forged from W2 and clay quenched for a nice hamon.

The handle is some thin jigged bone scales. The handle is slim and yet still comfortable. It is all held in place with acraglas and pins.

The sheath is 8-9oz hand tooled leather. It is lined with upholstery leather and made to be carried in the right hand pocket. I tried to make the tooling on the sheath match the jigging on the bone. I am not sure I completely succeeded, but I like how it looks like anyways.

Dimensions
Blade - 3 7/8" tip to handle
OAL - 7 5/8"

Price - $240 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 stuff on the ricasso, right up near the handle rubbed off. I honestly didn't notice it until I posted the pictures. It just came off with my t-shirt and fingernail. It is gone now.

 

[mjziegler286]

Matt, it looks great, but I prefer the forged look. Nice that it has a lanyard hole.

 

[t1mpani]

Matt,
Dagnabbit....NOW you remember the lanyard hole!?

Looks great, as always.

 

[TK Steingass]

Matt:

Looks real nice! I can't do the forged look - I don't hammer steel. Over the years I've had to blend what I like to make with what the customers want in order to sell my work too.......they call the guys that won't do this "starving artists."

 

[drducati]

That is a very clean design. I'm not a big fan of the "Hamon" but that really looks nice on that blade. Good size too. I much prefer the clean blade to the forged look except on a period knife. Well done!

 

[drducati]

What is this doing still sitting here?

 

[silver_pilate]

Ok, ok. I'll take it. Matt, I love the looks of this little guy. I would have snagged it up sooner, but I really had to consider it seeing as I just picked up another one of Nick's (pocketbook says "hurts so good"). I like slim full-tang handles, and I've always preferred the clean look without forge scale or pitting. And I love W2. It's my favorite non-stainless and forges great. Already having one of your knives from a ways back, I know this one will be a good buy. It's just a winning, handy-looking little knife.

Please PM your paypal. Thanks!

--nathan

 

[kalaeb]

Beautiful knife.

 

[Bailey Knives]

It is yours Nathan.
Thanks

 

[Bigfatts]

Wow, that's a nice one. I don't typically go for bone scales but that is a winner.

 

[silver_pilate]

Received this one today. What a great little knife! Perfect size EDC in a fixed blade. Very thin handle but extremely comfortable to hold, and it is nice and sharp. I like the sheath. I may make another for it with a bit different mounting options, as I can see myself trying to fit this one into a regular use rotation.

BTW, I think the hamon looks better in person than it does in the pictures. It actually compliments the knife very well. Pictures can never do a the action of a hamon justice, and this one blends, fades, and pops nicely as the light hits it at different angles.

Overall, thanks for a great little knife, Matt. I look forward to using this one in the days ahead.

--nathan

 

[Bailey Knives]

Thank you Nathan, I have to say, when you said you just bought two Wheelers, I was afraid my knife would not measure up at all. I mean, Nick is a son of Hephaestus I am pretty sure. Anyways, I am glad you like it.

 

[silver_pilate]

They're apples and oranges, and not in a bad way. Just different flavors of yummy. Nick's high end stuff, while more than able to stand up to whatever you want to try, is typically not bought to be used (with a few notable exceptions). The fighters I am extremely fortunate enough to own will sit in my safe or in a display for my enjoyment and to show to friends/family and to someday pass to my son. That is, unless the zombie apocalypse happens, in which case I have some major weaponry for when my ammo runs out .

Your knife on the other hand, while also very pleasing to the eye, tends to be set up to use. It is quality work with a level of finish and a price point that lends itself to be able to be reasonably used. I absolutely enjoy my user knives every bit as much as I enjoy a high dollar collector piece, and in some ways even more. Even as a user, it will still get passed down to the next generation. Thanks for your work, Matt.

--nathan