Buckeye Burl Skinner

Product Description for Buckeye Burl Skinner

Maker: Aaron Wilburn, M.S. (Wilburn Forge) (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 89018
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.13 in.
Total length: 10.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.22 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.17 in.
Item weight: 6.48 oz.
Shipment weight: 10.16 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 52100 carbon steel with a low temp triple quench and double temper for high performance edge retention
Bolster: Nickel silver with alternating nickel silver and black fiber spacers
Handle: Stabilized California buckeye burl
Sheath: Paul Long inspired 9-10oz lined deluxe leather sheath, hand stamped and hand stitched
Description: This drop point skinner shows how Aaron Wilburn's work is developing an increased refinement of design while he continues to create hard-working, field-use knives.
Like knives by Mastersmiths Burke and Fowler, this knife was pre-tested for edge flex and cutting ability before assembly. The heat treatment follows the formula developed by Fowler and Burke -- a technique that has proven to create some of the sharpest and most long lasting edges found anywhere. The drop point blade has strong differential heat treatment lines, enhanced by a hand rubbed satin finish. The blade was forged to shape from 52100 carbon steel. Many makers and collectors feel that this is the best steel available anywhere for use as a knife blade.
The handle is formed from a single piece of high-contrast California buckeye burl. The wood has a stunning twisted figure. Tones range from pale amber to burnt sienna, with cinerescent lowlights that are more pronounced towards the guard. Black fiber and nickel silver spacers add contrast and assist the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes. The handle has been contoured with Aaron's deft touch, swelling to fill the palm comfortably and feeling almost like a natural extension of the hand. Nickel silver pins complete the handle. You’ll have a hard time putting it down! A serious field knife for the avid hunter but sure to feel at home in any collection.
Excellent fit and finish throughout.


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