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Custom Made D-2 Steel Boot Knife Burl Maple 1

*SG-56W Custom HANDMADE D-2 DIE steel FULL TANG HUNTING knife/BURL WOOD/60HRC, BLACK LEATHER SHEATH, (Overall Length 8”, Blade Length 4”, Handle Length 4", This is a full tang MATT finished approximately 3.5mm thick, D-2 DIE steel knife WITH ROCK SOLID HARDNESS OF 60 HRC. The blade was hardened up to 63HRC(+ or - 2), then tempered down to 60HRC(+ or - 2), The hardening process is done in an automatic and controlled environment with the help of a vacuum oven for heating and Nitrogen gas for quenching. Before tempering hardness ranges from 62 to 64 HRC. and after tempering hardness become 59 to 61 HRC. Handle is made of BURL WOOD with PINS. Wood is cured/stabilized and made water resistant with a special treatment.

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Comment by tim payne on July 12, 2015 at 7:51: thank you jeremy. enjoyed seeing your pallet flag too.

Featured Comment by Jeremy B. Buchanan on July 11, 2015 at 15:54: Great looking boot knife Tim. You don't see a lot of boot knives around, but i sure enjoy seeing a nice one like this one.

Comment by tim payne on July 11, 2015 at 13:22: thanks jeff

Comment by jeff on July 11, 2015 at 8:43: sweet looking boot knife. very nice.

Comment by tim payne on July 9, 2015 at 12:50: appreciate your comments john, leo, kees & jan

Comment by Kees ( KC ) Mension on July 8, 2015 at 16:06: great knife tim !! i would love to put that in my boot !

Comment by Jan Carter on July 8, 2015 at 10:39: This is indeed one sweet looking knife. The choice of materials. style and the hardening process make it a great addition to the collection!

Comment by John Bamford on July 4, 2015 at 11:41: That's a beaut Tim , I am fond of D2 and that knife seems to be a well made one . Who was the maker ?