Forged Camp Knife with Maple Burl - 5160

Product Description for Forged Camp Knife with Maple Burl - 5160

Maker: Ben Akin, J.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $650.00
Item num: 112513
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 9.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 8.80 in.
Total length: 14.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.26 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.21 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.06 in.
Item weight: 18.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 37.8 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 5160 carbon steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Handle: Dyed and stabilized maple burl
Sheath: Hand tooled leather sheaths made for left or right-handed carry
Description: Journeyman Smith Ben Akin 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.
The blade is hand forged 5160 carbon steel and features a meticulous hand rubbed satin finish. 5160 is tough and chip resistant while maintaining excellent edge holding. The grinds feature a meticulous hand rubbed satin finish. The spine features a forge finish, showing the knife was forged closely to shape. Ben's touchmark is on the left hand side of the blade.
Handle scales are dyed and stabilized maple burl, set on a full tang for strength and durability. They are contoured to provide a comfortable, non-slip grip. Mosaic pins add a nice touch of class to the handle. A lanyard can be added at the rear using the stainless steel lanyard tube.
Two hand tooled leather custom sheaths made by Ben's wife Cindy Akin are included. One is for the left-side carry and the other one is for right-side carry.
Excellent work throughout!


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