This delicious blade is Forged from 80CRV2 high carbon steel, which is my absolute favorite steel. It is engineered specifically for hard use blades. It is wildly tough, and holds a killer edge through extensive use.
This is designed as a stylish and heavy duty all around utility and hunting knife. Thick enough to baton through a log or chop through a fresh femur. Sharp enough to delicately carve, skin and butcher.
The harpoon swedge ( secondary edge near the tip) is also sharp. It facilitates easy penetration and the opening of wide channels when stabbing.
Blade Length: 5”
Overall Length: 8.5"
Blade Max Width: 1.5”
Weight: 7.6 OZ or 216 grams
Steel: 80CRV2
Handle: Padouak wood with brass pins
Sheath: Black and red leather with antiqued brass rivets
My blades have soul to them, They are entirely hand crafted, and unique. You won't be able to match the quality, performance and passion of these knives with anything store bought. They are heirloom quality, extremely effective tools.
The blade is differentially quenched and tempered 80CRV2 high carbon steel. Which is to say, the spine is soft, flexible and durable, the edge is extremely hard. The result of this heat treating method is that you have a springy blade with a killer edge that will last through a long period of use.
The handle is carefully sculpted to fit the intricate complexities of the human hand. I have sculpted 2,000+ handles thus far, and have refined grip ergonomics to an art. They are incredibly comfortable.
I harden my knives using a computer controlled kiln. Using this tool allows me to get maximum edge retention out of a given piece/type of steel.
Each blade I sell has a my lifetime warranty, covering reasonable uses. With proper care, one of my blades could last multiple generations.
Victory through fire and steel!
-Ethan (Ha’Né) Kempf
