Sambar Stag Bowie

Product Description for Sambar Stag Bowie

Maker: Gary Rodewald, J.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 2061
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 6.25 in.
Total length: 10.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.30 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.20 in.
Item weight: 10.50 oz.
Shipment weight: 14 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 5160 carbon steel with a soft back draw
Bolster: Mirror polished nickel silver
Handle: Sambar stag
Sheath: Custom leather sheath by Gordon Kenley
Description: To my eye, this is exactly the sort of knife the American Bladesmith Society hopes to have its members create. Gary works with very tight tolerances, creating a knife with an excellent fit and finish. The satin finished blade is perfectly executed and cleanly ground. Gary uses his metallurgical knowledge to give a heat treat that is often only reserved for the ABS cutting tests. The soft back draw creates an extremely wear resistant edge with the strength of a softened back. By choosing steels such as 5160 carbon steel, Gary shows a dedication to producing knives which can stand up to use and will hold their edge.
With Sambar stag becoming harder to get, excellent examples of it are a very rare find.


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