Barlow Slipjoint with Camel Thorn and Black G-10

Product Description for Barlow Slipjoint with Camel Thorn and Black G-10

Maker: Willem Steenkamp (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 100174
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 2.80 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.60 in.
Total length: 6.80 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.72 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 3.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 5.2 oz.
Blade: Satin finished premium CPM154 stainless steel, hardened to 61 Hrc
Bolster: Black G-10
Handle: Camel thorn
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: Slipjoint folder
Description: This Willem Steenkamp custom Barlow slip joint is a fantastic utility folder. The spear point blade and ergonomic handle are perfectly designed and implemented.
Willem was accepted as a member of the Knifemakers’ Guild of Southern Africa (KGSA) in May of 2007. His attention to detail is clearly evident in his knives. His fit and finish rivals that of the best makers found anywhere.
The 2.8 inch blade is made from premium CPM154 stainless steel hardened to 61Hrc with a hand rubbed satin finish. This powdered metallurgical steel has a particularly small grain structure, making it take an extremely keen edge and hold it while remaining tough and chip resistant. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. It is well centered with a firm half stop -- easily opened with the right handed thumb nick.
Camel thorn, also known as giraffe thorn wood scales meet perfectly with black G-10 bolsters. Camel thorn (Vachellia erioloba) grows only in South Africa and can grow to be up to 50 feet tall. The name 'camel thorn' refers to the fact that giraffe (kameelperd in Afrikaans) commonly feed on the leaves with their specially-adapted tongue and lips that can avoid the thorns. Red fiber spacers help the wood adjust to humidity and temperature changes. A stainless steel escutcheon is inlaid into the right side of the knife. The inlay is flawless.
Exceptional work throughout!


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