Woodswalking EDC with firesteel

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Woodswalking EDC.

15N20 steel, .095 thick, convex zero grind. Steel is forge finished with a vinegar etch, differentially tempered for a more resilient blade.

OAL: 8 inches.
Blade: 3 5/8 inches from the front of the ricasso

Handle: Ipe scales with a slight index groove and stainless tubing pins. Wood on both handles is finished with an overnight linseed ol soak and a hang dry for a few days.

Firesteel: Ipe handle with 1/4 inch rod. Shock cord is used to secure the firesteel into the holder. This can also be done with the knife for 'extreme' carry situations.

Sheath: Koyote Girl ranger style with firesteel loop. All hand stitched and water formed. The firesteel loop is made out of the horizontal strap that secures the belt loop (no way for the knife to cut into the stitching!) and is sewn through 3 layers. Bombproof.

SPF Asking $150, with free insured shipping in the US, most of Europe and Canada is $10 shipping. Paypal, money orders, checks are all good.


Roachbelly also available:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=704381


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It's got some of the modern seax design in it, Rotte. But really shortened up and made for woodsbumming. The horizontal carry one I'm working on (ahem) is about the same size, but a bit broader and flatter handle for the design spec.

And someday I'll remember to toothbrush the mink oil out of the seams before photographing.
 
Although Ipe does not have fancy grain, I think it works very well in that handle. And it's pretty hard stuff, too!
 
lambertiana said:
Although Ipe does not have fancy grain, I think it works very well in that handle. And it's pretty hard stuff, too!
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I love using ipe- and there's a fair amount of variation in pieces. This is a buttery smooth grain section with just enough pattern that you can tell it's a hardwood. But- it's harder than some grades of aluminum and wears like cobblestone. If I'm considering using micarta for the usage type of the knife, ipe is one of my top wood choices, since it has the durability and isn't brittle (it's also a bow wood).
 
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