Yearling (3 1/2")

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Product Description for Yearling (3 1/2")

Maker: Bill Burke, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 3107
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.50 in.
Total length: 7.75 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.86 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.19 in.
Item weight: 5.68 oz.
Shipment weight: 9.04 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 52100 carbon steel with a low temp triple quench and triple temper for high performance edge retention
Bolster: Brass
Handle: Sheep horn
Sheath: 14 oz waxed harness leather pouch style sheath
Description: Bill Burke, who was honored as a journeyman smith June 2003, makes knives that are as high performance as hunters can get. This Yearling features an exceptional handle. The right side has been formed so as to swell at the center and at the butt. The handle is smoother than on many of Bill's knives because he did more sculpting and this reveals the tremendous translucent qualities inherent to sheep horn.
Each knife is pre-tested for edge flex and cutting ability before assembly. The heat treat follows the formulas developed by Ed Fowler, Bill's teacher, and has been proven to create some of the sharpest and most long lasting edges found anywhere.
When wet, sheep horn does not become slippery and it is amazingly durable. The spacer is created by taking two sheep horn end cuts and aligning them outward, producing a very pleasing effect. Excellent fit and finish throughout.


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