In Dan's Words: This is a W2 steel blade. It has a long riccasso so the user can place their index finger closer to the blade. The riccasso has filing to add some feel when using the knife with the index finger hugging the riccasso The tang is hidden but it is wide and extends to within an inch or less of the handle. The spacers are black phenolic pieces glued up and pressed with alternating maple pieces. (I was into making long bows at one time and since I had these bow laminations decided to make a bunch of pieces for knife handles - a bow hunter would probably recognize them). This ebony is the most stable ebony that highly resists checking. I suggest using black shoe polish on the handle to keep it in good shape. Black shoe polish is a mix of wax and mineral oil and works great on these really hard woods. Ebony is at the top of the scale for wood hardness. This is Gaboon Ebony (the best in my opinion).
Blade Length: 4.5" (115mm)
Cutting Edge Length: 3.75" (95mm)
Overall Length: 8.85" (225mm)
Weight: 5.4 oz (152 grams)
Dan Petersen is a American Bladesmith Society recognized Master Smith, creating one of a kind custom knives in his workshop in Kansas. Petersen started making knives in 1981, and earned his ABS Master Smith rank in 1989. He has one numerous knife making awards and his knives have been featured on the cover of Blade Magazine. He is passionate about metallurgy, takes careful attention in the heat treatment process, and is inspired by the knives of American history, bowies, hunters, and fighters.
