Knife of my dreams

Gcckoka

Settler
Nov 13, 2015
818
99
Georgia
So it all started with an idea, after 1 month of hard work it is done , here are some specs
Hand forged
80CRV2 Finnish Krupp high carbon steel
Zero degree scandi grind
59-60HRC hardness
Gaboon Ebony handle
Brass pins , tube and 0.5mm spacers
Covered with 5 coats of boiled linseed oil
Tapered tang
21cm from bottom to tip , 10cm recurve blade , 3,2mm thick
Best quality Polish veg tan leather sheath with basket weave decorations, burnished and covered with natural beeswax
I also think about making a matching huge ferro rod if the buyer will want one

Your honest opinion is more than welcome , just consider that it was all hand made , all made with files even the bevel , only power tool used was a drill to make holes

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Mowmow

Forager
Jul 6, 2016
237
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Nottinghamshire
Looks lovely that, nice work pal.
I own a couple blades in that steel and its brilliant stuff. Make sure you dry it right away if it gets wet though as it will literally surface rust in a matter of hours.

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Billy-o

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Apr 19, 2018
2,039
1,027
Canada
Pretty much the knife of my dreams too .. :) Not much to fault there and a ton to applaud .. like that recurve, or that mythical bit of ebony
 

Gcckoka

Settler
Nov 13, 2015
818
99
Georgia
Thank you very much guys ! Also consider that is the first knife I ever forged :)
I battoned through dry walnut across grain and did the brass tube test for chips , went like butter and kept the edge
 

Janne

Sent off - Not allowed to play
Feb 10, 2016
12,330
2,297
Grand Cayman, Norway, Sweden
Looks great!
Just note, that Krupp is a German company.. Your granddad might remember the old saying - Hart wie Kruppstahl..?
:)
I specially like that the sharp edge does not go all the way back.
Great size of blade. Good for 99% of tasks you can need a knife for!
 
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