Small Game Hunter with Elk Antler

Product Description for Small Game Hunter with Elk Antler

Maker: Daniel Winkler, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 90505
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.80 in.
Total length: 7.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.05 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Item weight: 4.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 13.85 oz.
Blade: Antiqued, hand forged 1084 carbon steel with a rasp finish
Bolster: Copper with sinew ornamentation
Handle: Elk antler set on a distal tapered full tang
Sheath: Karen Shook frontier style rawhide sheath with woven porcupine quill band, deer hide thongs, tin cone and horse hair decoration
Description: Mastersmith Daniel Winkler and Karen Shook work together to create knives that have a timeless beauty that will quickly become family heirlooms. Their name is well known in re-enactment circles throughout the world and movie buffs may recognize their work in films such as Last of the Mohicans. Their knives have an authenticity rarely found in other maker's work.
This rustic deep bellied hunter has a dramatic sense of presence. The 1084 carbon steel blade was forged to shape and antique finished. Like many knives of the American frontier, the flats feature a rasp texture. Frequently, early American knives re-purposed worn out files and rasps into knives. Here, Daniel has given the 1084 carbon steel a rasp texture. The spine has been lightly fileworked for a secure thumb purchase.
The handle is formed from elk antler and is secured to the distal tapered full tang with two carbon steel pins. A ferrule is formed from patterned copper and sinew thong. The handle is extremely comfortable in the hand.
The knife is accompanied by a sheath by Karen Shook. The frontier style neck sheath is formed from vegetable tanned leather on the inside with a rawhide wrap. An adjustable neck thong ensures it is easy to keep close at hand. Deer hide thongs are decorated with glass beads, tin cones and horse hair. A porcupine quill band adds exceptional interest.


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