Lion Hunter with Carbon Fiber

Product Description for Lion Hunter with Carbon Fiber

Maker: Kevin Harvey, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 108009
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.90 in.
Cutting edge length: 5.70 in.
Total length: 10.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.96 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 4.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 6 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 5160 carbon steel with a differential heat treatment
Handle: Carbon fiber with white fiber liners
Sheath: Pouch style black leather sheath
Description: When I recently visited Mastersmiths Kevin and Heather Harvey at their home in Belfast, South Africa, I was very pleased to see they had some of their knives available. Kevin and Heather teach bladesmithing courses, with students travelling from all over the world to learn their techniques. Kevin uses the Heavin Forge mark on his knives when he creates a knife while demonstrating for his classes. This is one such knife.
This knife was inspired by the knife used by the Kruger National Park's first game ranger, Harry Wolhuter. Wolhuter used the knife in 1903 to kill a lion that attacked him while on patrol in the park. His memories of this event (along with others) can be read in his autobiography, Memories of a Game Ranger. Wolhuter's parents are buried in a cemetery in the Harvey's home town, Belfast, Mpumalanga.
The drop point blade is hand forged 5160 carbon steel. It was forged closely to shape, ensuring a keen, long lasting edge. 5160 has excellent edge holding and chip resistance capabilities while maintaining high toughness and resistance to breakage. A differential heat treatment creates a knife with a strong edge, supported by the resilience of a softer spine. The Heavin Forge mark is engraved on the left side of the blade.
Carbon fiber scales are secured to the full tang using four brass pins. The distal tapered tang provides perfect balance in hand. White and black liners add nice contrast to the carbon fiber scales.
To keep the knife close at hand, a pouch style black leather custom sheath is included.
Excellent work throughout!


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