Hamon Utility with Walrus Ivory

Product Description for Hamon Utility with Walrus Ivory

Maker: Justin Chenault, J.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 104269
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 6.25 in.
Cutting edge length: 5.70 in.
Total length: 11.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.75 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.17 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.07 in.
Item weight: 9.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 20.6 oz.
Blade: Hand forged W2 carbon steel with a clay zone heat treatment
Bolster: Antiqued copper
Handle: Ancient walrus ivory
Sheath: Hand stitched leather sheath
Description: This exceptional hunting knife was made by Ohio bladesmith Justin Chenault. Justin started making knives in 2005. Chenault's first foray into smithing was in a high school class where he was tasked with forging a hatchet for camping. After graduating high school Justin assembled the basics of his own blacksmith's shop. He quickly joined the Southern Ohio Forge Associate (SOFA) which helped him connect with other smiths. Justin is a journeyman smith with the American Bladesmith Society. He won Season 7, Episode 6 of Forged in Fire, proving his skills on national television.
The broad, spearpoint blade was forged to shape from W2 carbon steel. Chenault borrowed his heating technique from the world of Japanese swords. By coating the spine with clay prior to quenching, Justin created a blade with a differential heat treatment. The undulating line travelling along the blade shows the transition between the hard cutting edge and the supportive center of the blade. The heat treatment line, turns back at the tip, allowing the spine to be fully hardened as well. The blade features a high performance, high flat grind. His maker's mark is on the left ricasso.
The handle is ancient walrus ivory. Antiqued copper fittings surround the ancient ivory, bringing weight back into the handle.
This elegant hunter is accompanied by a hand stitched leather sheath.
Exceptional work throughout!


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