8" Seax - forged in carbon steel with Nickel Silver and Spalted Beech

Description: Materials: Blade material: Carbon steel; Handle material: Wood Forged out of 26C3 carbon steel with a Hamon. The Hamon is achieved by traditional methods as used by Japanese swordmakers - at the edge, the steel is very hard (63 HRC), above the Hamon the steel is a lot softer which will give the blade strength and toughness. Solid Nickel Silver bolster with a hammered texture and a stabilized Spalted Beech handle. Stabilized wood has been impregnated with a hard resin that provides a degree of water resistance but is also far less likely to crack or warp. Nickel Silver main pin that has been peened, domed and given a satin finish. A fitted, veg-tanned leather sheath with some toolwork and made by my hands will keep your blade secure. I enjoyed making this traditional piece and it feels so good in the hand - razor sharp too! With the traditional design, the forged texture, hammered bolster and the blade-heavy heft, it really evokes feelings of times gone by. SPECIFICATIONS Blade: Uddeholm 26C3 carbon steel (HRC +/- 63 at the edge) Blade thickness: 5mm (0.2") Blade length: 210mm (8.25") Overall length: 335mm (13.2") Height of blade (max): 46mm (1.8") Weight without sheath: 334g 11.7oz Weight with sheath: 458g 16.1oz Handle material: Stabilized Spalted Beech. Fittings: Nickel Silver bolster and main pin. Traditional hidden tang design. Comes with a custom fitted sheath as seen. This knife has been exclusively crafted by myself, Paul Baleta. It is a genuine handmade product and not from an unknown factory. Knives are one of mankind’s oldest tools and are still used daily by most of the world’s population. This knife is a fine, hand-crafted tool, made with the intention that it is used. To ensure a product of the finest quality, production processes that have been refined over many years and high quality materials are used in the crafting of this knife - all of the materials and components have been carefully selected for their intended use. With correct care, this knife will give you a lifetime of use and enjoyment, and you will be able to pass this beautiful heirloom piece on for future generations to enjoy. Unlike mass-produced items, a BALETA Handmade knife or tool is not a product of some random statistics of machine output, but rather, a piece of art that I have at attempted to turn into a masterpiece. If you like this knife but would like something different (e.g. different steel, handle material, color etc.), please get in touch as I also make knives and tools to order.

Price: 149.99 USD

Location: Chelmsford

End Time: 2025-02-03T22:01:00.000Z

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