Forged by Jim Wester from round bars of O-1 (high carbon steel). Differencial hardened - just the edges are hard, the backs are left "soft" and tough, to withstand a lot of shock.
To help ward against rust I give these blades a gun-blueing treatment, which makes a subtle bluish/black finish. It will rub off with use, nicely blending with the steel's own patina.
I have put on dyed osage scales pinned with 3/16" copper and a copper lined wrist thong hole.
The sheath is welted veg tan covered with rawhide and Copperhead skin. It is set up for right hand crossdraw.
Scary sharp, holds a great edge and easy to resharpen. 3 1/2" edge, 8 1/2" overall. About 7/32" thick on the spine. Thanks for looking.
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very cool knife you should try to shave with that sucker! looks like it could hold on hell of and edge. great job.
That is really good Charles. Nice job.
CTT
Looks like one heck of a tomato slicer!
Nice!!!!!
Very cool. I love the shape of the blade. Sheath is, as usual, very slick looking. TRW