Forged Drop Point Hunter With Black Mulga(Journeyman Smith Test Knife)

Product for Forged Drop Point Hunter with Black Mulga
(Journeyman Smith Test Knife)

Maker: Francois Mazieres, J.S. (click to see more by this maker)

Price: $395.00

Item num: 108739

*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 5.20 in.
Cutting edge length: 5.10 in.
Total length: 10.10 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.40 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.20 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.18 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 8.80 oz.
Shipment weight: 17.4 oz.
Blade: Hand forged 1084 carbon steel with a hand rubbed satin finish
Bolster: Polished stainless steel
Handle: Black mulga
Sheath: Pouch style leather custom sheath

: Francois Mazieres is a bladesmith from Alice Springs, Australia. He is a multi-award-winning knifemaker, having won Best Utility Knife, Best Kitchen Knife, Best Hunting Knife and the coveted Best In Show at Australian Knife Art Association shows. He received his journeyman smith rating with the American Blade Society in June of 2023. He creates knives with great designs and excellent fit and finish.
This hunter was part of Francois’ JS test set. When a maker tests to become a journeyman, they create five knives that are the height of their work. These five knives are then judged by established masters to determine if the maker’s work is up to snuff. Often, prospective journeymen spend 2-3 times as long creating these five knives as they would generally do, as they know that their work will be poured over by the masters. These five knives are generally considered to be among the most collectable knives of a maker’s career.
The drop point blade is hand forged 1084 carbon steel and features a meticulous hand rubbed satin finish. 1084 carbon steel is tough, chip resistant, and holds an edge exceptionally. The blade is flat ground and razor sharp. Mazieres’ touch mark is on the spine of the blade.
Handle scales are curly black mulga wood (Acacia aneura). Black Mulga, also known as desert acacia is a tremendously hard and dramatic wood from Australia. The dark toned wood has a dramatic, curled figure. The scales are perfectly fit to polished stainless steel bolsters. A copper spacer adds a nice touch of contrast to the handle and bolster.
To keep the knife close, a pouch style leather custom sheath is included.
Exceptional work throughout!

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