Integral Drop Point Nightengale Hunter with Black Micarta

Product Description for Integral Drop Point Nightengale Hunter with Black Micarta

Maker: Oliver Goldschmidt (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 109088
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.60 in.
Cutting edge length: 5.60 in.
Total length: 10.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.58 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.23 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.16 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.07 in.
Item weight: 9.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 14.4 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 52100 carbon steel with a bronze gun blacked finish
Bolster: Integral 52100
Handle: Black canvas Micarta
Sheath: Leather sheath
Description: Oliver Goldschmidt is a bladesmith out of Florence, Italy. He started exploring the knifemaking world at age 15 using his home-built coke forge and a piece of railroad track as an anvil. Oliver studied goldsmithing at Istituto d’Arte di Firenze in Florence and became a fully certified goldsmith. He applies that same attention to detail when he works on his forged knives. Today, Oliver is a hot air balloon pilot at his father's company in the early mornings and a full time bladesmith during the day. This Integral Drop Point Nightengale Hunter is an incredible example of what he is capable of creating.
The blade is hand forged 52100 carbon steel with a bronze gun blacked finish. Many knifemakers (such as Mastersmiths Bob Kramer, Bill Burke, and Ed Fowler) and users feel that 52100 carbon steel is among the highest performing steels used to make modern knives. The spine and choil are rounded for comfort. The blade has a recurve for extra cutting power.
Showing his tremendous skill at the forge, the bolster is integral to the blade. Though this technique is regularly done in production knives, forging an integral bolster in a custom setting is extremely difficult and shows the maker's skill at its best. This technique allows the weight of the knife to be more center-balanced and provides more structural integrity.
The handle is black canvas Micarta, heirloom fit to the integral bolster. The sculpted handle feels great in hand and provides a non-slip grip. It is finished with Oliver's signature butt cap.
To keep the knife close at hand, a leather custom sheath is included.
Exceptional work throughout!


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