Hamon Camp Bowie with Bocote and Wrought Iron

Product Description for Hamon Camp Bowie with Bocote and Wrought Iron

Maker: Ben Akin (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 103261
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.10 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.50 in.
Total length: 12.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.89 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.24 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.21 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 13.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 22.6 oz.
Blade: W2 carbon steel with a Japanese clay-zone heat treatment
Bolster: Antique wrought iron
Handle: Bocote
Sheath: Hand tooled leather sheath
Description: I was very excited when I first got a look at Ben Akin's knives. Ben is a custom knifemaker from Washington State. He is an avid sportsman and so it is no surprise that he makes custom knives for the outdoors. His knives are exceptionally well designed and tested. His attention to detail is clearly evident in each of his creations. He is a member of the American Bladesmith Society, the Idaho Knife Association, The Oregon Knife Collectors Association, and the Montana Knifemakers Association. He both forges and stock removes his knives.
This high performance Camp Bowie is a perfect for use around the camp site. The forward balance weight is ideal for chopping wood, though the kean edge will easily do detail-oriented tasks.
The blade is hand forged from W2 carbon steel and is differentially heat treated using a traditional Japanese heat treatment technique. Prior to quenching, the center of the blade was coated with clay. The insulated central section provides strength and durability. The undulating transition line is called a hamon. It turns back at the tip, ensuring that the raised clip is also hard and resilient. Ben left the natural forge finish on the flats -- showing that the knife was forged closely to shape -- and has a satin finish in the grinds.
The handle is formed from Bocote (Cordia spp.), contoured to provide a secure, comfortable grip. The guard is made from 100 year old wrought iron. The distressed wrought iron has a nearly damascene pattern. Brass and black G-10 spacers add an excellent contrast between the guard and handle.
The knife is accompanied by a custom, hand tooled leather sheath by Cindy Akin Leathercrafts, Ben's wife. The premium veg-tanned Wickett & Craig leather avoids the chemicals in chrome tanned leather that can harm the surface of steel blades. Ritza Tiger Thread stands up to the elements while you are out and about.
Nice work throughout!


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