Pronghorn Hunter/Small Camp (4 1/4")

Product Description for Pronghorn Hunter/Small Camp (4 1/4")

Maker: Bill Burke, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 84456
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.25 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.50 in.
Total length: 9.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.25 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.25 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.20 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 11.28 oz.
Shipment weight: 16.88 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 52100 carbon steel with a low temp triple quench and triple temper for high performance edge retention
Bolster: Brass
Handle: Sheep horn
Sheath: 14 oz waxed harness leather pouch style sheath
Description: Mastersmith Bill Burke makes knives that are as high performance as hunters can get. Each knife he makes is pre-tested for edge flex and cutting ability before assembly. The heat treat follows the formulas developed in conjunction with Mastersmith Ed Fowler, Bill's mentor. This time consuming technique creates some of the sharpest and most long lasting edges found anywhere.
This large Pronghorn Hunter, forged with thicker stock and made with a larger handle, is nearly to the proportions of a small camp knife and is a magnificent piece in the hand. It was made by Burke back in the spring of 2007 while Burke was a journeyman smith. It has been in a private collection and is in new condition. By all appearances, Burke could have made it yesterday.
The blade is hand forged 52100 carbon steel and features a differential heat treatment for a hard cutting edge and a soft, supportive spine. The spine has been nicely rounded for comfort. Bill's maker's mark (BTB) is shown on the left ricasso. Because this knife is forged from carbon steel, we recommend using camellia oil to oil both the blade and natural sheep horn handle.
When wet, sheep horn does not become slippery, and it is amazingly durable. The spacer is created by taking two sheep horn end cuts and aligning them outward, producing a very pleasing effect. The blade is separated from the handle by a brass bolster.
This knife is accompanied by a hand stitched 14 oz waxed harness leather custom sheath.
Excellent fit and finish throughout.


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