Feather Damascus Hunter with Stag
Best Hunter - Blade West, 2022

Product Description for Feather Damascus Hunter with Stag
Best Hunter - Blade West, 2022

Maker: Shayne Carter, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 107120
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.70 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.20 in.
Total length: 9.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.19 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.17 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 11.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 8.0 oz.
Blade: Feather pattern damascus forged from carbon steels
Bolster: Matching feather pattern damascus guard, pommel and ferrule
Handle: Presentation grade sambar stag
Description: This exceptional Damascus Hunter was forged by Shayne Carter. Shayne is a Certified Journeyman Farrier and became an ABS Mastersmith in 2019. In 1984, Shayne was the first American to win the World Champion Blacksmith Competition (WCBC) held in conjunction with the Calgary Stampede. Shayne is still the youngest participant to win the WCBC title at age 23. Over the years, Shayne has been very active in competitions, winning spots on the American Farriers Team in 1986,1988,1990,1993, 1997, and 1998. He travels all over the world teaching horseshoeing skills, blacksmithing, and knife and tool making. In 1998, Shayne received the Jim Linzy Outstanding Clinician Award. In 2000, Shayne was voted Farrier Industry Legend. This was awarded to the top 25 most influential contributors to the farrier industry. In 2003 Shayne was inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame. Shayne’s knives have become well-known for their exceptional functionality and beautiful designs. He competed (twice!) in and won the popular show Forged in Fire in season three. He is an exceptional blacksmith and bladesmith.
Given the exceptional level of work, it is perhaps no surprise that this knife won Best Hunter at 2022 Blade West in Salt Lake City, UT.
The drop point blade was forged to shape from his own damascus. By combining carbon steels, Shayne ensures a keen, long lasting edge. The feather pattern damascus is tremendously complex and demands close inspection. The pattern repeats in the guard and pommel.
The handle is presentation grade sambar stag. The natural texture provides a perfect grip. It is heirloom fit to the damascus ferrule and pommel.
This is a truly exceptional knife showing a level of skill that is rarely encountered.


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