Backpacker with OD Green Micarta

Product Description for Backpacker with OD Green Micarta

Maker: Bob Lay (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 91930
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.00 in.
Total length: 8.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.96 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Item weight: 6.70 oz.
Shipment weight: 9.75 oz.
Blade: Sandvik 19C27 stainless steel
Handle: OD green canvas Micarta
Sheath: Black leather sheath
Description: Bob Lay's designs are well thought out and show an amazing degree of craftsmanship. The Backpacker is a hunting knife that is a pleasure to have by your side.
This blade is made from 19C27 stainless steel. The steel, which is in the same family as 12C27, is tremendously wear-resistant and takes on an incredibly keen, long lasting edge. It was originally developed for cutting cardboard in industrial settings. It is one of those rare steels that has exceptional edge holding and can be easily stropped from sort-of dull to scary sharp. The blade has been heat treated to 59 Rc for optimal edge retention. By mirror polishing the flats and satin finishing the grinds, Bob creates a knife with grind lines that are very dramatic.
OD Green canvas Micarta scales are set on a full tang for strength and durability. Brass and stainless steel pins secure the scales. It is rare to find a Bob Lay knife with a full tang, and the results are very pleasing.
The knife is accompanied by a leather sheath and certificate from the maker. A straight forward and very functional knife sure to be at home in the field or in a collection. Nice work throughout!


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