Hunting Knife with Tamboti and Bronze - W2

Product Description for Hunting Knife with Tamboti and Bronze - W2

Maker: Neels van den Berg, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 112730
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 4.40 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.20 in.
Total length: 8.90 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.96 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 4.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 10 oz.
Blade: Hand forged W2 carbon steel with a differential heat treatment
Handle: Tamboti wood
Sheath: Hand stitched leather sheath
Description: Visiting Mastersmith Neels van den Berg's workshop on trips to South Africa is a real treat. His forge is pretty much in the middle of nowhere -- or at least if you kept driving down the road, that is clearly where it would end. The twisting road travels through veldt populated by zebra and other wild animals. Neels is well known for his war hammers, spike hawks, and highly refined knives. Van den Berg was honored as a Mastersmith in 2022, joining an elite rank of the world's best knifemakers.
The drop point blade is hand forged W2 carbon steel with a differential heat treatment separating the ultra-hard cutting edge from the soft and supportive spine. W2 carbon steel is highly revered for its ability to hold an excellent edge, coupled with good toughness and chip resistance. Neels' touchmark is engraved on the left side of the blade.
The handle is tamboti wood, secured to the tang using a hand domed pin. Tamboti (Spirostachys africana) wood, also known as African Cocobolo or African Sandalwood is a highly prized exotic hardwood from Southern Africa. The chamfered handle provides a comfortable, non-slip grip. An aged bronze guard seals the front of the handle and prevents your hand from sliding forward.
To keep the knife close at hand, a hand stitched leather custom sheath is included.
Excellent work throughout!


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