High Relief Integral Hunter

Product Description for High Relief Integral Hunter

Maker: Haley DesRosiers, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 92200
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.00 in.
Total length: 8.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Item weight: 2.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.4 oz.
Blade: Hand forged, differentially heat treated W1 carbon steel
Bolster: Integral
Handle: Hand carved African blackwood in high relief style
Sheath: Leather with shark skin inlay
Description: Haley DesRosiers, alongside with husband Adam, live off the grid in very remote rural Alaska. With no water or power available for 8 miles, aside from the sky, creek, or gas generator, these two truly live off of the land and create hand made pieces meant for serious use and collection! I have watched Haley's work over many years and have always been inspired by her attention to detail and devotion to the forge.
Haley forged the blade on this hunter from W1 carbon steel. Prior to quenching, the blade was coated with clay, which acts as an insulator. The result is a keen, long lasting edge with a softer, supportive spine. The clip point blade has an unsharpened swedge, and is distal tapered. The blade melds into an integral bolster. Integral bolsters are something that is extremely hard to do in custom knives and Haley is a master of the technique.
Carved scales of African blackwood form the handle. A series of high relief vines travels across the surface. This technique, which is found in high end guns is quite time consuming. Not only do they look exceptional, but they offer a more secure grip. A swell in the palm area and a flare at the end results in a comfortable and safe grip in hand.
This is a lightweight and smaller, classy knife, yet truly intended for hard use. It is accompanied by a hand sewn brown leather sheath with a black shark skin inlay.
Absolutely exceptional!


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