Trailing Point Hunter with Red Ivory

Product Description for Trailing Point Hunter with Red Ivory

Maker: George Herron (deceased) (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 107275
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.10 in.
Total length: 9.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.89 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.18 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.16 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.90 in.
Item weight: 5.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 10.2 oz.
Blade: Hollow ground stainless steel
Bolster: 416 stainless steel
Handle: Red ivory set on a distal tapered full tang
Sheath: Pouch style leather sheath
Description: George Herron, who passed away in early 2007, was a genius and a pioneer who was so generous with his hard-earned knowledge that his influence will be seen in knives for generations of knifemakers to come. He was renowned for the sturdy, yet exquisitely designed and constructed stock removal knives he made throughout his life. This knife is numbered 2066.
This excellent Trailing Point Hunter is the sort of knife that George is best remembered for. Light and maneuverable, this knife has been in a private collection and is in immaculate condition. Though comfortable in any collection, it would certainly stand up to field use. A mirror polished blade shows off clean grind lines and matches the high luster of the handle and fittings.
Clean, flowing lines continue from the blade to the handle. Red ivory (Berchemia zeyheri) handle scales are set on a full, distal tapered tang. Red ivory is a dramatic wood from South Africa. Red Ivory trees are rare and valuable and are said to be "rarer than diamonds." The tree is considered sacred to the Zulus in South Africa and is reserved for royalty. The handle is well contoured and fits in the hand like an extension of your arm. A stainless steel guard and a graceful flare at the butt of the knife ensure your hand stays exactly where you put it. Black fiber spacers help the knife adjust to temperature and humidity changes.
This knife is accompanied by a pouch style leather sheath, also in new condition.
Quality workmanship from one of the knife world's great masters.


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