Classic Hunter with Spalted Maple and Moose Antler

Product Description for Classic Hunter with Spalted Maple and Moose Antler

Maker: Bob Lay (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 88774
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.00 in.
Total length: 9.50 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.10 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.18 in.
Item weight: 7.70 oz.
Shipment weight: 14.4 oz.
Blade: 19C27 stainless steel hardened to Rc58.5
Bolster: Brass with black fiber spacers
Handle: Stabilized spalted maple with a moose antler spacer
Sheath: Tooled leather sheath and cordura storage pouch
Description: Bob Lay's designs are well thought out and show an amazing degree of craftsmanship. The combination of spalted maple with light toned moose antler makes a very dramatic appearance. The brass guard and butt cap create a perfect balance in the hand and add warmth to the knife. Alternating brass and black fiber spacers assist the handle to adjust to changes in temperature and humidity. By mirror polishing the flats of the blade and satin finishing the grinds, Bob creates a knife with grind lines that are very dramatic. The blade has been heat treated to 58.5Rc for optimal edge retention. The steel, which is in the same family as 12C27, is tremendously wear resistant and takes on an incredibly, keen, long lasting edge. It is one of those rare steels that has exceptional edge holding and can be easily stropped from sort-of dull to scary sharp. It is clear why Bob's work is sought after by both collectors and hunters. The knife is accompanied by a tooled leather sheath, cordura storage pouch, and certificate from the maker.


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