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Saturday, 7 December 2013

Ebony Handled Hunter

O1 Tool Steel
Overall Length - 220 mm (8.5 inches)
Blade Length - 105mm (4 inches)
Full tang
3mm Thickness
High Gloss Polish
Ebony Scales
Titanium Pins

Initially I wanted to keep the heat treatment Black residue, but during final fit and finish
I decided to go for a full high gloss finish.


Rough Shaping





Stock Removal Method
Initial Grinding Prior to Heat Treat





Post Heat Treat
I really liked the contrast between the black residue from heat treat.

Unfortunately during final Fit and Finish some of the black started to come off when
I cleaned it with Acetone for Gluing.  Therefore I had to change it to a high Gloss Polish.

I guess the beautiful contrasts that a Knife Maker like Trollsky gets it due to the hand forging
and not due to the heat treating.  Check out Trollsky's Blog and fantastic knives by clicking
the link below.  He is from Poland and also have great videos on Youtube.

http://www.trollskyknives.blogspot.co.nz/








After fitting and shaping the handle I did a final finish and sharpening.
Below is a quick Sharpness test.


The Finished Knife


I love the contrast between the titanium pins and the Ebony





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