Rhino Bolo/Machete Camp Knife with Cord Wrap

Product Description for Rhino Bolo/Machete Camp Knife with Cord Wrap

Maker: Kevin Harvey, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 101967
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 10.25 in.
Cutting edge length: 9.50 in.
Total length: 15.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.89 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.28 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.24 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.08 in.
Item weight: 19.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 24.8 oz.
Blade: Hand forged, differentially heat treated 5160 carbon steel
Handle: Camo Paracord wrap
Sheath: Brown cowhide sheath
Description: Mastersmith Kevin Harvey teaches bladesmithing courses, with students travelling from all over the world to learn his techniques. Kevin uses the Heavin Forge mark on his knives when he creates a knife while demonstrating for his classes.
This is one such knife. This Bolo/Machete Camp Knife is the perfect outdoor companion. The bolo is primarily used for cutting through vegetation, but can also be used as a melee weapon, much like the similar machete. Because the blade widens near the tip, the center of gravity is further forward than blades of similar size, giving the weapon greater momentum when chopping. From clearing brush for making trails, to chopping firewood, to general purpose tasks around the camp site, this knife has you covered! Kevin made 6 similar knives to this one (though each one is unique). The remaining six were made for the K9 Anti-Rhino poaching unit in Kruger National Park.
The large 10-1/4 inch recurve blade was hand forged from 5160 carbon steel. 5160 combines exceptional edge holding with tremendous resilience, allowing the blade to withstand the rigors of hard work. The Heavin Forge mark can be seen on the left side of the blade.
The Paracord wrapped handle provides a secure, comfortable grip. A paracord lanyard is included at the back of the handle to provide extra retention.
To keep the knife close at hand, a brown leather sheath is included. The sheath is marked "K.N.P. K9 Unit" and features rhino tooling.
Excellent work throughout!


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