This hidden tang trailing point knife kit design is called the "Eastern Boot". It is a USA Made carbon steel damascus fixed blade knife blank that is hollow-ground and ready to build. This hidden tang knife blank model will make a great hunting or skinning knife project for the DIY builder. It is expertly designed and well made.
With a beautiful upswept blade length of 3.125 inches and an overall length of 6.125 inches, this design is a perfect for boot sheaths or side carry. Hollow ground on both sides, the Eastern Boot's blade is .875 inches wide. This design features no pre-drilled through-holes, but does come with .187 inch stainless steel pinstock to allow the builder to drill one (or more) in the position(s) they prefer for handle construction. The tang width on this hidden tang model is .312 inches and can be modified with ease to work from small to reletively large pinstock, or with a number of our threaded fastener assemblies. Please see our handle mounting parts and pinstock for more options.
This version of the Eastern Boot is the combo kit. It comes with the Eastern Boot blade, stainless steel pinstock, and a premium block of Black Limba handle material to enhance the completion process. This is a great project blade kit for a weekend knife making session. Spend some quality workshop time with this excellent hidden tang knife kit and enjoy the fun of custom knife making and customization.
Specifications
Blade Length = 3.812 Inches
Overall Length = 6.812 Inches
Heat Treated = Yes
Tang Width = .312 Inches
Tang Holes = None
Handle Pinstock Included = Yes (.187)
Hardness: 56-58 RC
Handle Material Included = Black Limba (5.0 x 1.5 x 1.5) Inches
USA Made
Damascus Configuration
3 Layers 52100
4 Layers 5160
3 Layers 203E
3 Layers 15n20
Folded = 5 times
Total Layers = 416
Note: Some images below demonstrate kit customizations. Please review the description on this product for actual kit parts included.
