Large Deep Bellied Skinner with Maple Burl

Product Description for Large Deep Bellied Skinner with Maple Burl

Maker: Arno Bernard (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 100620
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.30 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.50 in.
Total length: 9.30 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.40 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.16 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.16 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 7.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 9.8 oz.
Blade: Bohler N690 stainless steel, hardened to 59 Hrc
Handle: Dyed and stabilized maple burl set on a full tang
Sheath: Cape buffalo hide pouch style leather sheath
Description: Arno Bernard Sr. is a maker from South Africa and has been making knives for over 35 years. He has been a member of the Knifemakers Guild of Southern Africa (KGSA) for over 20 years. Living in South Africa has allowed him the luxury of using many different exotic handle materials -- some even collected himself.
This deep bellied skinner is made from Bohler N690 stainless steel. N690 takes an incredibly sharp edge and holds onto it. Increased toughness gives it better resistance to edge chipping. The blade has been hollow ground to a high performance edge.
The handle is made from stabilized and dyed maple burl set to the tang using stainless steel pins. The dramatic wood has an elegant swirling figure. By stabilizing the wood, Bernard combines dramatic appearance with durability.
This sturdy knife is comfortable to hold and has excellent balance. From skinning, to field processing, to cooking around the campsite, this knife has you covered!
Excellent work throughout!


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