Integral Hunter with Curly Koa

Product Description for Integral Hunter with Curly Koa

Maker: Michael Quesenberry, J.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 89506
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.25 in.
Total length: 8.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.30 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Item weight: 5.90 oz.
Blade: Hand forged W2 carbon steel with a clay zone heat treatment
Bolster: Integral W2 carbon steel
Handle: Stabilized curly koa
Description: Michael Quesenberry has this to say about the art of knifemaking - "A custom knife should do three things well: be visually appealing, well-balanced in the hand, and hold a razor-sharp edge." BladeGallery was fortunate enough to meet Michael at the 2010 Boise knife show, very soon after he had been honored as a journeyman smith. This knife clearly manifests the three characteristics prized by Michael and BladeGallery is excited to carry his work.
Michael began by forging the blade to shape from W2 carbon steel. The bolster and full tang are integral, a technique often seen in factory knives but rarely in handmade knives due to the difficulty of construction. A clear hamon (heat treatment line) is visible on the blade. This line shows the transition between the soft spine, and the hard, long lasting edge. This was achieved using a traditional Japanese technique of heat treating, whereby the blade is coated with clay prior to quenching. A 1200 grit hand rubbed satin finish lends and heirloom quality.
The curly koa handle is stabilized so as to hold up to the demands of outdoor use. Though this hunter would feel comfortable in any collection, Michael wants to ensure that it would also perform well in the field. The fit between wood and tang is perfectly executed. The scales are set with domed nickel silver pins. Exceptional work throughout!
If you would like a sheath, this knife nicely fits in either the GF2 sheath or the G2 sheath by Treestump Leather


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