Description
This medium hunting blade is forged from high carbon steel, a material prized by smiths for its capacity to hold a keen edge while enduring the demands of the wild. The clip point, marked by its distinctive concave curve near the tip, sharpens the blade’s piercing ability and grants the user fine control,essential when skinning game or performing delicate cuts. The blade undergoes careful heat treatment to achieve a Rockwell hardness between 45 and 55, a range that offers a solid compromise between resilience and edge retention. The finger guard is forged integrally with the blade itself, a technique that avoids weak points and adds seamless protection without the need for additional fittings. The blade extends fully through the handle as a contoured full tang, ensuring the knife remains steadfast and balanced even under heavy work. Such a blade design embodies the practical demands faced by hunters and woodsmen, who depended on tools both sturdy and reliable in the field.
- Overall length: 9-3/4″
- Blade length: 5″, width: 1-1/4″, thickness: 1/8″
- Weight: 7 oz
Fun fact: The clip point blade shape became a favorite among 19th-century hunters because its sharp, controllable tip made it easier to separate skin from meat without damaging the underlying tissue.
