The Western Hunter is a tapered tang fixed blade design with a slip over guard/bolster. It is 10.50 inches in overall length and features a 5.25 inch blade length that measures 1.25 inches at its widest point. The blade on the Western Hunter is 0.20 inches at the thickest point. The blade and handle tang on the Western hunter are both tapered for weight reduction and balance. This design includes (6) 0.120 tang holes for handle attachment with (6) matching 1.50 x 0.120 inch stainless steel pins. The stainless steel slip-over guard has (1) 0.065 mounting hole with a matching stainless steel 1.5 x .065 inch pin for attachment. Properly built, the Western Hunter tapered tang fixed blade knife kit will produce an heirloom quality personal hunting knife that will last and serve for years. Spend a Saturday in your shop and turn out something truly spectacular. This kit can do it!
Specifications
Model: Western Hunter
Blade Steel: 9Cr13CoMoV (Equivalent SUS440C)
(HRC 58-60)(Heat Treated/Cryo-Treated for Optimum Blade Performance)
Blade Finish: Satin
Overall Length: 10.50 Inches
Blade Length: 5.20 Inches
Cutting Edge: 5.00 Inches
Thickness 0.200 thick (thickest point)
Tang Holes: (6) 0.120 Inch
Guard Design: Slip Over Stainless Steel
Guard Pin: (1) 1.5 x 0.065 Inch
Handle Pinstock Included = Yes
Handle Pins: (6) 1.5 x 1.20 Inch (Stainless Steel)
Weight: 7.2oz / 205 gm.
Handle Material Included = No
Gift Boxed = Yes
