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A beautifully balanced knife—and it stays sharp. A lot more light and playful than you’d expect a knife this big to be.
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Sustainably sourced, richly textured desert ironwood grows in Arizona where the water-depleted environment creates a grain structure so dense that it sinks in water. The extreme density of ironwood makes it a strong and durable choice of handle material.
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Blade Length | 11 5/8 in | 8 5/8 in | 7 5/8 in |
Total Length | 17 3/4 in | 14 3/4 in | 13 3/4 in |
Height | 1 3/4 in | 2 in | 1 5/8 in |
Blade Thickness | 0.015 in | 0.015 in | 0.015 in |
Spine Thickness | 0.095 in | 0.095 in | 0.095 in |
Weight | 8.6 oz | 7.5 oz | 6.8 oz |
Steel | CPM S35VN | CPM S35VN | CPM S35VN |
Rockwell Scale | 58-60 HRC | 58-60 HRC | 58-60 HRC |
Made In | USA | USA | USA |
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