Sambar Stag Long Hunter

Product Description for Sambar Stag Long Hunter

Maker: Dakota Owen (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 89618
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.80 in.
Total length: 10.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Item weight: 7.85 oz.
Shipment weight: 11 oz.
Blade: Damascus steel forged from 1095 and 15N20 carbon steels
Bolster: Damascus fittings
Handle: Sambar stag
Sheath: Leather sheath with alligator leather overlay
Description: Bladesmith Dakota Owen is following in his father Chris Owen's footsteps - the high school student has been making knives, sharing his father's forge, since he was 12 years old. He took up the hobby originally to spend time with his father doing something they both enjoy, but young Dakota is clearly a promising maker in his own right.
The clip point blade is forged from Dakota's own damascus. He used 1095 and 15N20 carbon steels, chosen for their excellent contrast as well as edge-holding ability. The twisted, undulating pattern shows exceptional control and skill at the forge.
A central column of amber toned sambar stag is surrounded by damascus fittings. Sambar of this quality has become increasingly difficult to come by. The bolster combines two pieces of Dakota's damascus surrounded by a copper spacer. The warm tones of the copper nicely complement the amber stag. The knife is accompanied by a hand stitched leather sheath with alligator leather overlay.


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