Slipjoint Trapper with Mammoth Ivory

Product Description for Slipjoint Trapper with Mammoth Ivory

Maker: Bill Burke, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 98446
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 2.80 in.
Cutting edge length: 2.70 in.
Total length: 6.60 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.70 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 2.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 4 oz.
Blade: CPM154 premium stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finish, 59-60 Hrc
Bolster: 416 stainless steel front and rear bolsters
Handle: Presentation grade mammoth ivory bark
Style: Slipjoint folder
Description: Mastersmith Bill Burke creates knives that are as high performance as a knife can get. He is best known for his sheep horn hunting knives and chef's knives. Here, he has put his hands to an exquisitely elegant folder.
The blade is hand satin finished premium CPM154 stainless steel that has been heat treated to Rc 59-60 for optimal edge retention and durability. This powdered metallurgical steel has a particularly small grain structure, making it take an extremely keen edge and hold it! The blade is perfectly centered with smooth, consistent action and a firm half stop.
The scales are presentation grade mammoth ivory. Burnt cream, caramel, and green tones move through the ancient tusk. These colors moved into the ivory from surrounding soils across thousands of years. Green tones are particularly rare and desirable. The scales are perfectly fit to the 416 front and rear bolsters and are secured with stainless pins.
Excellent fit and finish throughout.


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