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BUSHCRAFT
CURRENT MODEL : THE CAMPING KNIFE
CONVEX BLADE
A full convex blade and edge is not something you find everywhere and the reason is simple: it's extremely difficult to master and cannot be done by machining. Thus, it needs to be handmade by someone who's mastered this technique. There are many advantages to this grind with minor tradeoffs - the convex grind has a bullet shape, which pushes material away from the blade as you cut through it and the convex edge has more material behind the cutting edge, which makes it less prone to chipping after heavy use, This grind does require a different technique for finely cutting, feathering or skinning compared to the more conventional grinds, but once used to it you won't want to use anything else! Also, sharpening cannot be done via traditional methods, but a leather strop or a bench buffer with green rouge will bring your knife to shaving sharp within minutes.
HIGH QUALITY STEEL
Yes, the grind and edge of the knife are the most important parts of the blade, but only the highest quality steels are used so that your knife will last for the most amount of time for your intended use. The steel of choice for this model is CPM Magnacut, which is hardened to 62 HRC, which is achieved through a 20 min soak at 2,150 Fahrenheit, a 24 hour cryogenic bath in liquid nitrogen and a double temper at 350 degrees. Once carefully heat treated, Magnacut will offer an incredible balance of toughness, edge retention and corrosion resistance for this knife that is meant to be used in tough circumstances, hold its edge for multiple tasks and be used in harsh weather.
For a more budget friendly option, this model is also offered in 52100 high-carbon steel, which offers great toughness, fairly good edge retention and is patina finished through an acid bath to increase its corrosion resistance.
Finally, some showcase pieces are made with incredibly appealing billets from Baker & Forge featuring multiple layers of Damascus, shims and high quality steel core.
HANDLE
What makes the true beauty of this knife is the intricate techniques used on the handles.
First of, the bolsters and guards are made of 304 stainless steel. You don't find this material on many knives as it's incredibly difficult to work with. The benefits for the user, however, are worth it! 304 SS is naturally hard and does not require heat treatment, which makes it resistant to scratches compared to the 400 series steel that most makers use. It is also food safe as approved by the FDA (which is not the case for 400 series steels). It is also very much corrosion resistant, which is very important as the handle is more exposed to corrosion than the blade from the natural exposure to your hands. Those bolsters are then peened to the blade which mechanically secures them in place.
Then each piece of the handle is dovetailed one into the other. This doesn't serve much functional practicality other than looking visually stunning as the dovetails make every piece of the handle blend in a mesmerizing way at every curve.
SHEATH
What is a high quality knife without a high quality sheath? Your knife that's made to last through the toughest conditions should be carried by a sheath that's made for the same conditions.
All our sheaths are thus made of 8-9 oz. veg tanned leather custom for each knife. Even if the model is similar from one knife to another, a slight difference in the blade or the handle thickness would change the fit from one knife to another in one sheath.
They are also hand stitched with a saddle stitch to ensure a strong and tight stitch, which seals the knife in its sheath and protects it from the outside elements. A belt loop is also added to facilitate carrying the knife.
After the final dye, a top coat is added on the leather to seal it and maximize its longevity.