Drop Point Hunter with Black Ash Burl

Product Description for Drop Point Hunter with Black Ash Burl

Maker: Jan Vaterlaus, J.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $275.00
Item num: 113630
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 4.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.80 in.
Total length: 8.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.01 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 5.00 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.6 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 52100 carbon steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: Brass
Handle: Stabilized black ash burl
Sheath: Black leather belt sheath
Description: Journeyman Smith Jan Vaterlaus (b.1963) is an Idaho knifemaker known for forging durable, high-performance knives built for extreme outdoor use. Inspired by the rugged wilderness of his home state and his experience as a hunting guide in Alaska, Jan crafts blades with a focus on reliability, longevity, and natural materials. His pursuit of perfection led him to train under ABS Mastersmith Jim Crowell. Jan’s knives are proven hard-use tools — one is even credited with saving a biologist’s life during a grizzly attack. They embody his philosophy of creating knives that excel in the harshest conditions. Jan achieved his Journeyman Smith ranking in June of 2025.
The drop point blade is hand forged 52100 carbon steel and features a meticulous hand rubbed satin finish. 52100 is considered to be among the best steels used to create modern knives by both knifemakers and knife users. 52100 provides a resilient, long lasting edge. It is a great choice for hard use knives. The blade is flat ground and razor sharp. Jan's Broad Canyon touchmark is engraved on the right side of the blade.
The handle is hand contoured stabilized and dyed black ash burl wood. The emerald green wood has dramatic figure. The handle is contoured for a particularly comfortable grip. The front of the handle is sealed with a brass guard.
The knife is accompanied by a hand-tooled leather pouch-style custom sheath.
Excellent work throughout!


Availability: In stock. Usually ships in 1-2 business days