Drop Point Utility/Hunter with Curly Mulga

Product Description for Drop Point Utility/Hunter with Curly Mulga

Maker: Kevin Harvey, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 101941
Blade length: 4.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.25 in.
Total length: 8.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.16 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.18 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 5.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.8 oz.
Blade: Hand forged, differentially heat treated 5160 carbon steel
Handle: Curly mulga wood set on a distal tapered full tang
Sheath: Hand stitched cowhide sheath
Description: When I recently visited Mastersmiths Kevin and Heather Harvey at their home in Belfast, South Africa, I was very pleased to see they had some of their knives available. Kevin and Heather teach bladesmithing courses, with students travelling from all over the world to learn their techniques. Kevin uses the Heavin Forge mark on his knives when he creates a knife while demonstrating for his classes. This is one such knife.
The 4-1/2 inch drop point blade was forged from 5160 carbon steel. It was forged closely to shape, ensuring a keen, long lasting edge. A differential heat treatment creates a knife with a strong edge, supported by the resilience of a softer spine.
The handle is made from curly mulga wood (Acacia aneura). This dark reddish-brown Australian wood has a tremendously beautiful curl. Handle scales are set on the distal tapered full tang using brass pins. The handle is nicely rounded for a secure, comfortable grip.
The knife is accompanied by a hand stitched, tooled cowhide sheath.


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