"The Yellow Jacket" Drop Point Hunter

Product Description for "The Yellow Jacket" Drop Point Hunter

Maker: Doug ("Tat") Brack (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 107470
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 3.50 in.
Total length: 7.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.14 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.24 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.24 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.18 in.
Item weight: 7.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 10.6 oz.
Blade: Hollow ground 1095 carbon steel
Handle: Dyed and stabilized giraffe bone
Sheath: Pouch style leather sheath
Description: This drop point hunter was handmade by Doug "Tat" Brack in the 1990s. Doug made knives in Saticoy, CA for approximately 30 years and regrettably passed away in February 2019. Doug's grandfather, Thomas Brack, taught him as a youngster to make a knife from a file -- an experience he would never forget. Well into his fifties, Doug explored this art again and became a highly distinguished and recognized custom knifemaker. Each of his creations would be engraved with the name Tat, a nickname given to him by his grandchildren. A longtime member of the Knifemakers Guild, he was regularly featured in Blade World Magazine, Blade Magazine and Knives Illustrated. He made practical knives for the working man, ornate blades for display and collection, and was known for his famous railroad spike knives. Each knife was a work of art. Doug was not only an artist but had a natural ability as a machinist and engineer. Doug created all the machines and equipment he used in his knife shop. This knife has been in a private collection and has been meticulously cared for. By all appearances, Tat could have made it yesterday. The Yellow Jacket combines elegant simplicity with tremendous durability.
The 1095 carbon steel blade features a high hollow grind. Despite its small size, Tat selected 1/4" stock for a strong blade and nice heft.
Stabilized and dyed giraffe bone handle scales are set on the full tang. Loveless style knifemaker's rivets are hammer textured.
This knife is accompanied by a pouch style leather sheath.
Nice work throughout!


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