Drop Point Hunter with Curly Koa (JS Test Knife)

Product Description for Drop Point Hunter with Curly Koa (JS Test Knife)

Maker: Brett Noake, J.S. (2021) (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 104257
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.90 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.25 in.
Total length: 9.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.35 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.18 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 5.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 8.2 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 80CrV2 carbon steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: Satin finished 416 stainless steel with black G10 spacers
Handle: Hand contoured, stabilized presentation grade curly koa
Description: I was very excited to meet Texas bladesmith Brett Noake at the 2021 Blade Show in Atlanta. Brett tested for his journeyman smith credentials at the show and received them with flying colors! This exceptional drop point hunter was part of Noake's JS test set. When a maker tests to become a journeyman, they create five knives that are the height of their work. These five knives are then judged by established masters to determine if the maker's work is up to snuff. Often, prospective journeymen spend 2-3 times as long creating these five knives as they would generally do, as they know that their work will be poured over by the masters. These five knives are generally considered to be among the most collectable knives of a maker's career.
The blade was forged to shape from 80CrV2 carbon steel and will have exceptional edge retention and resilience from chipping. The heirloom quality satin finish is meticulous. Naoka's makers mark is on the left ricasso.
The handle is hand contoured from presentation grade curly koa (Acacia koa). Koa is widely considered to be the most beautiful of Hawaii's native hardwoods. The tight curl on this handle is particularly desirable. The handle is perfectly contoured for a secure, comfortable grip. It is well fit to the stainless steel guard and spacer. Black G10 spacers assist the handle adjust to humidity and temperature changes. The handle is seated with a hand domed stainless steel pin.
Excellent work throughout!


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