Claro Fighter

Product Description for Claro Fighter

Maker: Nick Wheeler (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 1565
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.12 in.
Total length: 12.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.37 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.17 in.
Item weight: 7.40 oz.
Blade: 1084 carbon steel, forged to shape and given a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: Satin finished 416 stainless steel with copper spacers
Handle: Claro walnut burl
Description: Nick Wheeler continues to amaze me with his attention to detail. A well defined hamon (temper line) is created by clay coating the blade during heat treatment. The result is a blade that is very hard at the edge, and softer at the spine. As a result, the resilient spine supports the hard edge, producing a knife with excellent edge retention and durability. The hamon, with its characteristic hash marks across it, is an art form on its own. The dark claro walnut burl handle has extremely tight, swirling grain. Comes with certificate from the maker.


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