Rosewood Hunter
Journeyman Test Knife

Product Description for Rosewood Hunter
Journeyman Test Knife

Maker: Dana Hackney, J.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 90269
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.90 in.
Total length: 9.12 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.05 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.18 in.
Item weight: 4.50 oz.
Blade: Hand forged, satin finished 5160 carbon steel
Bolster: Satin finished nickel silver
Handle: Rosewood burl with a red fiber spacer
Description: Each year, at Blade Show, bladesmiths test to join the ranks of journeymen and masters. Five knives are made by each applicant that are the height of their work at the time. These knives are judged by Mastersmiths on fit and finish, as well as general artistry. Each must be forged to shape. The standards are exacting. The five journeyman smith test knives are often considered to be the most collectible work of a maker's career. With this exceptional knife, Dana Hackney joined the ranks of ABS Journeyman Smith at the 2012 Blade Show.
Journeyman Smith Dana Hackney is a maker who continues to challenge himself and improve his craft. His sense of design is exceptional and only matched with his level of attention to detail.
Dana began the piece by forging the blade to shape from 5160 carbon steel, which he completed with a hand-rubbed satin finish - this results in a stylish and heirloom appearance. The guard is formed from nickel silver and has also been hand satin finished. A red fiber spacer separates the guard from the warm toned wood handle. This spacer assists the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes. The swirling figure immediately grabs attention. The handle completes in a downturned beak. A thoughtfully designed piece with exceptional fit and finish throughout!


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