Brute de Forge Skinner with Bocote

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Maker: Aaron Wilburn, M.S. (Wilburn Forge) (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 89020
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.15 in.
Total length: 9.65 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.40 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.20 in.
Item weight: 7.12 oz.
Shipment weight: 12.95 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 52100 carbon steel with a low temp triple quench and double temper for high performance edge retention
Bolster: Brute de Forge style integral 52100 carbon steel
Handle: Presentation grade bocote
Sheath: 8-9 oz. pouch style leather sheath
Description: Aaron Wilburn, who was honored as a ABS Journeyman Smith in June of 2009, creates knives that mean business and this dramatic skinner is a great example of his work.
After attending a seminar lead by Mastersmith Joe Keesler on Joe's Brute de Forge style knives. Aaron was immediately inspired. Here, Aaron began by forging 52100 carbon steel into the brute de forge style. The integral choil is nicely rounded for an extremely comfortable grip. Many card-carrying knife enthusiasts feel that 52100 is the best steel available anywhere for use as a knife blade. The drop point blade was differentially heat treated, bringing the edge to critical temperature then oil quenching three times. Many thermal cycles and normalizing steps ensure consistent grain structure. The blade was then tempered at 400 degrees twice, for exceptional durability. A cryogenic treatment between tempers enhances the edge holding ability.
The full tang has been distal tapered for optimal balance. Black fiber spacers assist the bocote scales to adjust to temperature and humidity changes. The high-contrast bocote wood grain is enhanced by Aaron's careful sculpting and polishing - the handle swells in the centre and flares at the butt, ensuring a comfortable and secure grip. This is a serious field knife for the avid hunter, but will feel at home in nearly any collection.
The knife is accompanied by a basket weave pattern, pouch style leather sheath.


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