Hunter/Utility (Model S) with Resin-Cast Giraffe Bone

Product Description for Hunter/Utility (Model S) with Resin-Cast Giraffe Bone

Maker: Stuart Smith, J.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 101504
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.60 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.40 in.
Total length: 8.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.89 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 5.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.2 oz.
Blade: Satin finished 75Cr1 tool steel
Bolster: Brass
Handle: Giraffe bone cast in resin
Sheath: Nordic style leather sheath
Description: Getting to meet bladesmith Stuart Smith was a real highlight of my recent trip to South Africa. Smith began making knives in 2000 after he took a class with Mastersmith Kevin Harvey. Stuart was immediately hooked and quit his job working as a salesman by 2004. Only a few years after that, in 2009, Stuart began teaching classes of his own. Among his many students is Neels van den Berg. Stuart has been very active over the years in the Southern African Bladesmiths Association (SABA) and the Knifemakers Guild of Southern Africa (KGSA). Stuart became a Journeyman Smith in June 2019.
The satin finished blade is made from 75Cr1 tool steel. This German-made carbon steel is very similar to 1075 carbon steel with additional chromium added to achieve a higher hardness during heat treatment. The result is a long lasting edge that can be easily sharpened to razor sharpness! The right ricasso features Stuart's maker mark.
The contoured handle incorporates many different giraffe bone sections suspended in a translucent red resin. The result is extremely engaging. It has tremendous three dimensionality. The front of the handle is sealed with a brass bolster. Alternating brass and black fiber spcaers assist the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes.
To protect the knife during transportation a traditional Nordic leather sheath is included.
Excellent work throughout!


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