This is one of my compact guardless hunters. It is a full sized utility blade but still quite compact. A good slicer but plenty capable to handle rougher work. I like how the bronze visually breaks up the dark blade and handle and the various patterns in each.
Specs:
Hand forged from 80CrV2 steel with mustard patina
8 3/8" overall length, 4" blade, .195" thick at the ricasso with full distal taper
Rounded spine and ricasso edge
Rounded filed thumb grip
File cut and fullered bronze collar
Premium curly/quilted tiger maple handle, stained black and oil finished
Bronze checkered finial bolt
All comments and discussion welcome.
That mustard finish is extra snazzy! Ruggedness with elegance is a difficult balance to achieve, but this is a most impressive execution.
Dang John! That is pretty slick, love it!
Brion
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John
Very well done, love it.
Anthony
Thank you gentlemen. I appreciate the comments.
That's a beauty John. I always enjoy seeing your knives, they are always finished so nicely.
Chris
That's really nice John.
Excellent work John!
