Barlow Slipjoint with Jigged Black Micarta

Product Description for Barlow Slipjoint with Jigged Black Micarta

Maker: Willem Steenkamp (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 102788
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 2.75 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.40 in.
Total length: 6.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 6.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.08 in.
Item weight: 2.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 4.6 oz.
Blade: Satin finished RWL-34 stainless steel, hardened to 61 Hrc
Handle: Jigged paper Micarta with a stainless steel shield escutcheon
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 2-3/4 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.
Handle scales are made from black paper Micarta, jigged to provide excellent grip. A groove was cut on both sides on the handle to provide the appearance of bolsters. A stainless steel shield escutcheon is inlaid into the left side of the handle. Thin red fiber liners add contrast to the dark scales.
Excellent work throughout!


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