Forged EDC/Hunter with Ebony

Product Description for Forged EDC/Hunter with Ebony

Maker: Ben Akin (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 107077
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.10 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.80 in.
Total length: 7.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.58 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 5.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 10.2 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 52100 carbon steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Handle: Two toned ebony set on a distal tapered full tang
Sheath: Tooled leather sheath
Description: I was very excited when I first got a look at Ben Akin's knives. Ben is a custom knifemaker from Washington State. He is an avid sportsman and so it is no surprise that he makes custom knives for the outdoors. His knives are exceptionally well designed and tested. His attention to detail is clearly evident in each of his creations. He is a member of the American Bladesmith Society, the Idaho Knife Association, The Oregon Knife Collectors Association, and the Montana Knifemakers Association. He both forges and stock removes his knives.
This small belt knife is a perfect fixed blade for everyday carry. Compact and lightweight, yet the 4 inch blade is long enough to get most tasks effortlessly done. From prepping food and opening boxes, to skinning game from a hunt, this knife has you covered regardless of what your day looks like.
The blade on this EDC belt knife is hand forged from 52100 carbon steel. This high performing steel is considered to be among the best steels (if not the very best) by many knifemakers and knife users. Makers such as Mastersmiths Bill Burke, Bob Kramer, and Ed Fowler have pioneered this long edge holding steel. The blade features a forged finish in the flats and a hand rubbed satin finish in the grinds. Ben's maker mark is on the left side of the blade.
The handle is two-toned ebony set to a full distal tapered tang. A central mosaic pin adds a bit of decoration. The handle is contoured to provide a comfortable and secure grip.
The knife is accompanied by a custom, hand tooled leather sheath by Cindy Akin Leathercrafts, Ben's wife. It is made from premium Hermann Oak veg-tanned leather and stitched with Ritza Tiger Thread to last a lifetime.
Nice work throughout!


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