Highland Hatchet with Maple, Leather Wrap, and Copper Band - Limited Edition for Blade Show 2022 (Only 5 Made!)

Product Description for Highland Hatchet with Maple, Leather Wrap, and Copper Band - Limited Edition for Blade Show 2022 (Only 5 Made!)

Maker: Winkler Knives (click to see more by this maker)
Product line: WK Highlander (click to see more in this line)
Item num: 106590
Cutting edge length: 2.60 in.
Total length: 11.00 in.
Item weight: 19.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 34 oz.
Blade: 80CrV2 carbon steel with a non glare Caswell black oxide finish
Bolster: Textured copper band with leather wrap
Handle: Curly maple set on a distal tapered full tang
Sheath: Boltaron sheath with nylon retention cord
Description: Daniel Winkler became a fulltime knifemaker in 1988 and received accreditation as an American Bladesmith Society master bladesmith in 1993. He has spent more than three decades studying and perfecting the nuances and handmade knives. Winkler Knives is a custom manufacturing operation that represents the evolution of Mastersmith Daniel Winkler’s knifemaking expertise coupled with the needs and field experience of Tier 1 Special Operations Teams from around the world.
This tool was crafted in the Winkler Knives shop in Northwestern North Carolina by skilled Blue Ridge Mountain artisans. It was created to provide unfailing performance and to last a lifetime. The Winkler Knives touch mark represents their unwavering commitment to producing the highest quality knives, axes, and breaching tools available.
The rustic Highland Hatchet is among my favorite hawks Winkler Knives has created! This design was born from knowledge created from a true understanding of outdoor survival. It is reminiscent of Mastersmith Daniel Winkler's hand forged hatchets. There really isn't anything you couldn't accomplish in an outdoor environment using just the Highland Hunter and Highland Hatchet. This is a limited edition that was made for the 2022 Blade Show in Atlanta.
The Highland Hatchet features a 2.6" cutting edge and measures 5 inches from the edge to the back of the hammer. The base of the haft to the top of the head measures at 11 inches. The axe is long enough to deliver an effective blow, but short enough to be light on the belt and easy to carry in the field.
Maple scales are secured to a distal tapered full tang. A textured copper band and leather wrap are set just below the head. This axe will excel at chores around the campsite from hammering in stakes to chopping firewood and will serve as an exceptional tomahawk as well. A lanyard can be added at the end of the handle for extra retention if desired.
A Boltaron sheath with a nylon retention cord keeps the axe close by and can be attached to a belt or MOLLE compatible equipment.
Made by artisans in the USA.


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