Trout and Bird with Box Elder and Muskox (40th Anniversary Knife)

Product Description for Trout and Bird with Box Elder and Muskox (40th Anniversary Knife)

Maker: Bob Lay (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 95301
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 4.15 in.
Total length: 8.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.92 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.14 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.13 in.
Item weight: 6.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 11.8 oz.
Blade: CPM154 stainless steel, hardened to Rc58-59
Bolster: Stainless steel
Handle: Presentation grade stabilized box elder with a rare muskox horn spacer
Sheath: Hand tooled leather sheath and zippered storage pouch
Description: 2016 marks the 40th anniversary of Bob's knifemaking. Throughout the year, he will be marking his 40 favorite knives of the year with the "Lay 40" mark to celebrate the anniversary. This is one such knife.
Bob Lay's designs are well thought out and show an amazing degree of craftsmanship. The polished stainless steel guard and butt cap create a perfect balance in the hand while the presentation box elder handle forms a great, comfortable grip. A very rare muskox horn spacer adds excellent contrast. Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) is an Arctic mammal of the family Bovidae. Muskoxen primarily live in Arctic North America and Greenland, with small populations in Sweden, Siberia and Norway. The world population is estimated at between 80,000 and 125,000. Muskox boss is among the rarest handle materials used by knifemakers today. Black fiber spacers assist the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes.
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 powdered metallurgical stainless steel blade ensures particularly good edge holding. It was heat treated to 58-59Rc for optimal edge retention and durability. The clip is brought to a fully sharpened edge.
The knife is accompanied by a hand tooled leather sheath and zippered cordura storage pouch. Also included is a certificate of authenticity from the maker.
Exceptional fit and finish throughout.


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