Fish Knife with Cocobolo

Product Description for Fish Knife with Cocobolo

Maker: Bob Lay (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 89113
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.65 in.
Total length: 9.90 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.80 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Item weight: 5.36 oz.
Shipment weight: 8.32 oz.
Blade: Satin and mirror finished 440C stainless steel
Bolster: Brass
Handle: Cocobolo
Description: Bob Lay's knives are in high demand by both collectors and users. His designs are well thought through, rigorously field tested, and show an amazing degree of craftsmanship. Bob has only made one of this fish knife pattern and it is a pleasure to have by your side. This knife has been in a single collection and has been meticulously cared for. It does not appear to have ever been used to cut.
The thin, recurved, clip point blade was purpose-built for filleting fish, ensuring easy maneuverability and high performance. When Bob made this knife, he engraved the original collector's initials ("W.C.") on the satin finished grind, opposite from Bob's maker's mark. By mirror polishing the flats of the blade and satin finishing the grinds, Bob creates a knife with grind lines that are very dramatic.
A cocobolo handle is formed around a hidden tang for durability and resilience. A brass bolster and butt cap complement the honey and chocolate tones of the cocobolo wood perfectly. Alternating black fiber and brass spacers assist the handle to adjust to humidity and temperature changes.
Exceptional work throughout. This knife has been priced to move!


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