Integral Tuning Fork Hunter with Myrtle Burl

Product Description for Integral Tuning Fork Hunter with Myrtle Burl

Maker: Mike Okamura (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $300.00
Item num: 111573
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 4.10 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.50 in.
Total length: 8.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.01 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 3.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 11.4 oz.
Blade: Hollow ground, polished D2 tool steel, Hrc 60.5
Bolster: Integral
Handle: Stabilized myrtle burl set on an integral "tuning fork" design
Sheath: Hand stiched, hand tooled leather custom sheath by Okamura
Description: This exceptional Integral Hunter was made by Boise, ID knifemaker Mike Okamura. This knife has been in a knifemaker's private collection. It is in new condition and by all appearances Mike could have made it yesterday. Mike makes all his knives by hand using files and hand drills, sandpaper and lots of elbow grease. He specializes in integral knives and this is among his most impressive patterns.
The blade and integral full tang are made from a single piece of D2 tool steel, ensuring superior strength and durability. The blade is hollow ground for a thin, high performance edge. The grinds are nicely balanced from side to side. The blade moves into the integral tuning fork handle design which holds stabilized myrtle burl. The inlay is exceptionally well done. The knife was ground from 3/8” thick D2, resulting in a great sense of balance.
The knife is accompanied by a hand stitched, hand tooled leather sheath, also made by Okamura.
Exceptional work throughout!


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