Drop Point Utility/Hunter with Red Bushwillow

Product Description for Drop Point Utility/Hunter with Red Bushwillow

Maker: Kevin Harvey, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 101975
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.75 in.
Total length: 9.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.26 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.23 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.20 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 7.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 9.4 oz.
Blade: Hand forged, differentially heat treated 1070 carbon steel
Handle: Red bushwillow wood set on a distal tapered full tang
Sheath: Hand stitched cowhide sheath with embossed border
Description: When I recently visited Mastersmiths Kevin and Heather Harvey at their home in Belfast, South Africa, I was very pleased to see they had some of their knives available. Kevin and Heather teach bladesmithing courses, with students travelling from all over the world to learn their 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.
The 5 inch drop point blade was forged from 1070 carbon steel. It was forged closely to shape, ensuring a keen, long lasting edge. A differential heat treatment creates a knife with a strong edge, supported by the resilience of a softer spine. Creating the best possible heat treatment, this blade was double quenched.
The handle is made from red bushwillow wood (Combretum apiculatum). This dark reddish-brown African wood has nice figure. Red Bushwillow is native to the mesic to semi-arid savanna regions of Africa, southwards of the equator. Handle scales are set on the distal tapered full tang using brass pins. The handle is nicely rounded for a secure, comfortable grip.
The knife is accompanied by a hand stitched, embossed cowhide pouch style sheath.


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