This knife was hand forged from 5160 carbon steel in the style of an 18th century longhunters knife and hand filed into shape leaving some of the forge and file marks in the blade just as some of the originals.
The fittings of this knife are made from iron and decorated with attractive file work. The handle is made from locally harvested curly maple wood that has been stained with Aqua Fortis* and sealed With multiple coats of Tung oil for a more glossy finish.
The tang of this knife goes all the way through the handle and is securely penned to the iron butt plate with a decorative washer.
The sheath is made from 8 oz. Waxed leather and made to fit the blade well.
This knife measures 16 5/8" overall with a blade that measures 11 1/2" and a handle that measures 5".
*Aqua Fortis is a very old Nitric Acid based wood stain used heavily on gun stocks, furniture, and musical instruments in the 18th century.
