Post by: rainshadow1 on February 23, 2009, 11:38:01 AM
This blade was one of my first Flat Ground efforts.
8670 Tool Steel, flat ground, very straight stilletto type geometry, willow leaf drop point profile, with an extremely ergonomic grip and thumb swale. SUPER comfortable, really great handling. Razor shrp.
9.5" overall, 4.5" cutting edge. Bocote (CA stabilized), Brass, and Black carbon spacers.
8670 is a great performing steel but it does need maintenance or it'll rust. It will darken and patina, like the Old Timers and other carbon knives from the old days, but if it's maintained (cleaning and gun oil), it'll last many generations and perform like a legend.
Here's some pics...
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Sheathing this one in black leather. I'll ship it for $125 complete, and to your door (in the USA.) (That's very cheap!)
Thanks guys!
Post by: NRA4LIFE on February 23, 2009, 11:55:10 AM
Post by: giddyhitch on February 23, 2009, 11:57:45 AM
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 23, 2009, 12:06:21 PM
Post by: rainshadow1 on February 23, 2009, 06:47:17 PM
More soon...