Gunstock Slipjoint with Natural and Green Micarta - RWL34

Product Description for Gunstock Slipjoint with Natural and Green Micarta - RWL34

Maker: Willem Steenkamp (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 101830
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 2.70 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.60 in.
Total length: 6.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.72 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 2.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.6 oz.
Blade: Satin finished RWL-34 stainless steel, hardened to 61 Hrc
Bolster: OD green Micarta
Handle: Crosscut natural Micarta with a stainless steel escutcheon
Sheath: Zipper pouch
Style: Slipjoint folder
Description: This Willem Steenkamp custom Gunstock slip joint is a fantastic utility folder. The clip 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.
The 2.7 inch blade is made from premium RWL-34 stainless steel. RWL 34 is a powder metallurgy cutlery steel manufactured by ERASTEEL in Söderfors, Sweden. Because it is made from rapidly solidified powders, the microstructure of the steel is much more uniform. This gives the steel much higher strength and resistance to chipping. 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.
The handle combines crosscut natural Micarta with OD green Micarta 'bolsters'. The right scale features an inlaid stainless steel escutcheon. The combination of materials has exceptional contrast and is immediately captivating.
Exceptional work throughout!


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