Did a little testing

[Rustyboy]

was out in the middle of nowhere helping out on a small job and got around to doing a simple test.

This was as far as i was able to get it with one good swing.

Then i had to find a baton. A couple of good whacks on the tip and it split some dried mesquite very easily.

the blade is 12" 1084 differentially heat treated with a re-purposed hickory handle. The tang is burned 6" into the handle.

 

[Gary Miller]

very nice

 

[Lagrange]

That must have been a fun and rewarding little test you did. I love it when I get to use the knives I make, even if its just a test.

 

[kevin - the professor]

how long is the handle? seems like it must be long is the blade is 12". pretty good momentum with that thing. What kind of wood is the handle, too? I like it.

kc

 

[Rustyboy]

The handle is a touch over 7". The handle is hickory, i reshaped a hatchet handle, toasted it, then sealed it with a couple of thin layers of shellac.