Damascus Scandi Hunter with Hairy Vitex and Cocobolo

Product Description for Damascus Scandi Hunter with Hairy Vitex and Cocobolo

Maker: Kevin Harvey, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 105257
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 5.00 in.
Total length: 10.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.20 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.14 in.
Item weight: 5.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 8.2 oz.
Blade: Laddered W's pattern damascus forged from carbon steels
Bolster: Cocobolo
Handle: Hairy vitex wood
Sheath: Traditional Scandinavian style leather sheath with a wood core
Description: Mastersmith Kevin Harvey is well known for his tremendous attention to detail -- only matched by his skill at design. He is well known for creating extremely high quality hunting knives at a price that would be hard to find anywhere in the United States. Kevin and Heather Harvey are one of only a few husband and wife mastersmith teams in the world and have been extremely influential through the knifemaking school they founded called Heavin Forge. Mastersmith Kevin Harvey teaches bladesmithing courses, with students travelling from all over the world to learn his techniques. Over the last few years, Kevin's work has been increasingly hard to come by in the United States.
The drop point blade is hand forged from Kevin's own laddered W's damascus. By combining carbon steels, Kevin ensures a keen, long lasting edge. A deep etch gives the blade a particularly dramatic presentation. The traditional Scandi grind is razor sharp. This style of edge is preferred by bushcrafters. Kevin's mark is shown on the left side of the blade.
The handle is contoured hairy vitex burl (Vitex obovata). This African wood has a warm brown tone and a tremendous grain pattern reminiscent of thuya burl. The handle meets perfectly with warm toned cocobolo (Dalbergia retusa) bolsters.
To keep the knife close at hand, a traditional Scandinavian style sheath made by Kevin is included. The sheath is cowhide leather wrapped around a wooden core with a braided belt loop.
Exceptional work throughout!


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