Custom New Knife

[DVC357]

Just received this nice blade. Threads had been speaking about the worth of "Custom" knifes, so heres one
I had made as a user. I drew it up. Made a few plywood mock ups getting the shape just right. Sent the drawing
and specs to the knifemaker and i got this finished product back in three weeks.
This one is an experiment as it was fashioned by stock removal from 1095 and i wanted it harder then usual.
The books say hardening at 400f should net a hardness around 62-63rc so im going to use it hard and see how it holds up.
Anyhow, 7" blade, 5 1/2" handle. 2" height. 1/4" 1095. Black Micarta, Texturized. The blade was polished and then finished in a "Forced" Patina.
Total investment with Heavy Leather Horizontal Sheath.....$250
I'm thinking worth every penny.

[blacklabel]

Damn that thing looks mean.

[hurley842002]

Wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that beast!

[Irving]

Looks like it was made out of a lawn mower blade. Which gives me bad ideas...

[Kmanbay]

That is definitely a bass a$$ knife. Let us know how it holds up for you.

[DVC357]

Thanks Brothers.
I'm going out to work it today.

[Marine24]

Nice looking steel. The patina really sets it off. Pictures are deceiving. I would have not guessed it was only a 1/4" thick.

[DVC357]

Moderate testing yesterday,
Felled 5, 6" pine and turned them into firewood. My arms sore but my hands arent. Then cut a variety of meat up for a camp size lunch. (Yes, i did clean it before and after)
The Blade was still very sharp, with no observable damage to the finish or the steel.
I'm a satisfied camper.
[2cents]

[Marine24]

Nice effective chopper despite only a 7" blade.