Gunstock Slipjoint with Natural and Green Canvas Micarta

Product Description for Gunstock Slipjoint with Natural and Green Canvas Micarta

Maker: Willem Steenkamp (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 101834
Blade length: 2.60 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.40 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): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 2.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.6 oz.
Blade: Satin finished premium RWL-34 stainless steel, hardened to 61 Hrc
Bolster: Green canvas Micarta
Handle: Crosscut natural Micarta
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. His fit and finish rivals that of the best makers found anywhere.
The 2-1/2 inch blade is made from RWL-34 stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finish. RWL-34 is a premium 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 cracks and chips. 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.
Handle scales are made from crosscut Micarta fit perfectly to green canvas Micarta bolsters. An antique Westinghouse Micarta spacer and a red liner add a touch of contrast. An inlaid escutcheon is formed from crosscut Micarta. The inlay is flawless with absolutely no gaps. The interior of the liners have been jewel polished.
Excellent work throughout!


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