Integral Wharncliffe Everyday Carry with Buckeye Burl

Product Description for Integral Wharncliffe Everyday Carry with Buckeye Burl

Maker: Billy Mace Imel (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $1,100.00
Item num: 107443
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.75 in.
Total length: 7.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.77 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.10 in.
Item weight: 4.30 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.2 oz.
Blade: D2 semi stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: Integral D2 front and rear bolsters
Handle: Buckeye burl
Description: Billy Mace Imel started making knives in 1973. He was a member of the Knifemakers' Guild for 43 years and served as secretary-treasurer for 15 of those. In 1981 Billy was commissioned by the National Rifle Association to make a knife to be presented to President Ronald Reagan, the speaker at the national convention that year. In 1983, he made another for then-Vice President George Bush. An Imel knife is included in a permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Billy was inducted into the BLADE Cutlery Hall of Fame in 2021. This Integral Wharncliffe was kept in a private collection since it was made. It is in brand new condition and by all appearances, Imel could have made it yesterday!
The 4 inch wharncliffe blade is D2 semi-stainless steel with a meticulous hand rubbed satin finish. D2 is known for its ability to hold an exceptional edge while requiring just a little bit of additional care. To prevent rusting, it is important to dry the blade after use. In return it provides excellent edge holding and chip resistance. Imel's mark is on the left side of the blade.
The blade and bolsters are fully integral, created from one single piece of steel. This creates superior structural integrity and is particularly difficult to create in a custom setting. Presentation grade buckeye burl scales are dovetailed to the front and rear bolsters in a perfect fit. The distal tapered tang creates perfect balance in hand.
Exceptional work throughout from a maker that is exceedingly hard to come by!


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