Hippo Tooth Damascus Hunter with Snowflake Mosaic Damascus

Product Description for Hippo Tooth Damascus Hunter with Snowflake Mosaic Damascus

Maker: Francesca (Ritchie) Wilburn (Wilburn Forge) (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 92394
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.70 in.
Total length: 8.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.00 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.18 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 5.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 7.8 oz.
Blade: Mosaic damascus hand forged from carbon steels
Bolster: Wrought iron
Handle: Hippos tooth
Sheath: Custom fit hand tooled leather sheath
Description: We are proud to introduce this piece by Francesca Ritchie-Wilburn, daughter of ABS Mastersmith Aaron Wilburn. Much to Aaron's delight, Francesca followed in her father's footprints starting in 2011, and is currently an ABS apprentice under her father. As noted on the blade, this is the sixth knife that she has created -- and this certainly suggests a strong future as a knifemaker!
The drop point blade was forged to shape using her own mosaic damascus. The complex snowflake pattern combines tremendous intricacy with bold shapes such that it captivates attention from a distance and holds it upon closer examination.
The handle is formed from a solid section of hippo tooth and is nicely shaped to fit comfortably in the hand. The guard is forged from wrought iron and provides nice contrast between the handle and blade. The sides are satin finished. The front face of the guard reveals the hand forged damascene texture inherent in wrought iron. The handle feels so natural in the hand, you’ll have a hard time putting it down.
A custom fit, hand tooled leather sheath accompanies the knife. A serious field knife for the avid hunter or collector - excellent fit and finish throughout!


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