Deep Belly African Blackwood Utility

Product Description for Deep Belly African Blackwood Utility

Maker: Henry Torres (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 92399
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.50 in.
Total length: 7.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.95 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 3.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.4 oz.
Blade: Hand forged, differentially heat treated, polished 52100 carbon steel
Handle: African blackwood set on a full tang
Sheath: Pouch style leather sheath
Description: Master Smith Henry Torres had the opportunity to work under renowned bladesmith Bill Burke in the spring of 2006. This allowed him to best understand Bill's techniques of heat treating and implementation, which result in a level of edge holding rarely found elsewhere. Henry heat treated this blade using the same techniques -- creating exceptional edge retention.
The blade was forged to shape from 52100 carbon steel -- a steel that many knifemakers and collectors feel to have the highest performance found anywhere. A differential heat treatment is visible in the polished steel. This results in a keen, long lasting edge with a softer, supportive spine. A full tang ensures strength and durability. The jet black African blackwood handle is nicely offset by mosaic pins.
The knife is accompanied by a hand stitched leather sheath. Excellent fit and finish throughout.


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