We had a friendly competition at bushcraft USA. We were given a couple months to build a knife and enter it anonymously and members could vote. I had never made a knife before nor a sheath for a normal knife, but, having experience in sculpting, jewellery and carpentry helped I guess. Anyway, this was my effort, which netted me third place. Pretty chuffed for a first knife.
OAL: 194mm
Blade length: 75mm
Blade material: Swedish carbon steel, laminated with high carbon core, hand forged (approx. 59 - 60 hRc)
Handle material: Reindeer antler, aluminium, leather, curly birch
Finish: Danish oil
OAL: 194mm
Blade length: 75mm
Blade material: Swedish carbon steel, laminated with high carbon core, hand forged (approx. 59 - 60 hRc)
Handle material: Reindeer antler, aluminium, leather, curly birch
Finish: Danish oil
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