Angler with Box Elder and Buffalo Horn

Product Description for Angler with Box Elder and Buffalo Horn

Maker: Bob Lay (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 88800
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.50 in.
Total length: 9.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.95 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Item weight: 6.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 12.9 oz.
Blade: CPM154 stainless steel hardened to Rc59
Bolster: Mirror polished stainless steel guard
Handle: Dyed and stabilized box elder burl with a buffalo horn spacer
Sheath: Tooled leather sheath with cordura storage pouch
Description: Bob Lay's designs are well thought through and show an amazing degree of craftsmanship. The convoluted figure in the dyed and stabilized box elder burl is nicely offset by the jet black buffalo horn. Alternating black fiber and stainless spacers assist the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes. The stainless steel guard and butt cap create a perfect balance in the hand. By mirror polishing the flats of the blade and satin finishing the grinds, Bob creates a knife with grind lines that are very dramatic. Bob recently upgraded his steel of choice from 440C to CPM154. This powdered metallurgical steel has a smaller grain structure allowing the blade to be keener and hold the edge longer. The blade has been tempered to 59Rc for optimal edge retention. Accompanied by certificate from the maker and a cordura storage pouch.


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