Field Knife with Maple - Journeyman Test Knife

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Maker: Paul DiStefano, J.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $500.00
Item num: 106208
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 6.80 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.20 in.
Total length: 10.80 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.11 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.23 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.19 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 6.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 11.2 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 1095 carbon steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: Stainless steel
Handle: Stabilized maple burl
Description: Paul DiStefano is a bladesmith from Staten Island New York. He has been making knives full time since 2017 and is a journeyman smith with the American Bladesmith Society. All of his knives currently are hand forged with a hammer and anvil. He is an up and coming maker doing some really incredible work and is clearly a maker to keep an eye on!
This exceptional knife was part of Distefano's JS test. When a maker tests to become a journeyman, they create five knives that are the height of their work. These five knives are then judged by established masters to determine if the maker's work is up to snuff. Often, prospective journeymen spend 2-3 times as long creating these five knives as they would generally do, as they know that their work will be poured over by the masters. These five knives are generally considered to be among the most collectable knives of a maker's career.
The blade is hand forged 1095 carbon steel ensuring a keen, long lasting edge. A hand rubbed satin finish adds an heirloom quality to the blade. Despite its length, the 6-3/4 inch blade is very light and nimble. Paul's maker mark is on the left side of the blade.
The heirloom fit handle is maple burl secured with a hand domed pin. The slender, rounded handle is comfortable in multiple grips. A satin finished oval guard completes the handle.
Excellent work throughout!


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