Bowie with Box Elder Burl and Sheep Horn (40th Anniversary Knife)

Product Description for Bowie with Box Elder Burl and Sheep Horn (40th Anniversary Knife)

Maker: Bob Lay (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 95335
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 6.70 in.
Total length: 11.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.20 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.18 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.18 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.09 in.
Item weight: 10.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 19.4 oz.
Blade: CPM154 stainless steel hardened to Rc58 - 59
Bolster: Stainless steel
Handle: Stabilized box elder burl with a sheep horn spacer
Sheath: Tooled leather sheath with cordura storage pouch
Description: 2016 marks the 40th anniversary of Bob's knifemaking. Throughout the year, he will be marking his 40 favorite knives of the year with the "Lay 40" mark to celebrate the anniversary. This is one such knife.
Bob Lay's Bowie knives are very hard to come by. He only makes 2-3 per year. When he does put his skill toward creating a Bowie, the results are exceptional, showing off designs that are well thought out and showing an amazing degree of craftsmanship.
The box elder burl handle has a dramatic, swirling grain pattern that is nicely offset by the blond sheep horn spacer. The stainless steel guard and butt cap create a perfect balance in the hand.
By mirror polishing the flats of the blade and satin finishing the grinds, Bob creates a knife with grind lines that are very dramatic. The blade is CPM154. This powdered metallurgical steel has a smaller grain structure allowing the blade to be keener and hold the edge longer. The blade has been tempered to 58 - 59 Rc for optimal edge retention.
Accompanied by certificate from the maker and a cordura storage pouch.


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