{"product_id":"155mm-collectible-belt-carry-knife-with-patriotic-250th-anniversary-handle","title":"155mm collectible belt-carry knife with patriotic 250th anniversary handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA favorite personal choice of Gregg Salter, owner-artist of SalterFineCutlery, this collectible belt-carry knife is so unique, that any knife enthusiast will absolutely enjoy owning one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is superbly made by our traditional Japanese bladesmith. With a 155mm (approx 6\") blade length, it is a perfect addition for anyone who loves to wear a knife or for any collector. Plus, for the collector, the unique pattern and bevels are beautifully displayed in a SalterFineCutlery keepsake or presentation box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely handmade. The blade has been hand-forged using traditional Japanese forging methods to make both the billet and the finished blade in Japan by an 8th generation knife-making family. Each blade a work of highly functional art!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife and finish was designed by and made exclusively for Salter Fine Cutlery. You will not find it elsewhere!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach handle is custom created in Hawaii by Gregg Salter of Salter Fine Cutlery to your own custom requests. \u003cspan\u003eOur handles are designed and handcrafted to create a knife fun to hold and very functionable! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife was a special consignment as a patriotic display piece with a nod to our nation's 250th birthday. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle has been made from rare 5A grade Hawaiian curly koa wood with a long Mozambique ebony (aka African blackwood) bolster. Red, white and blue accents plus star patterned mosaic pins create a subtle, yet very noticable patriotic feeling to the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGregg added hand file-work around the entire tang, which took over three days of hand-filing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique pattern features our 'Raptor' hand-hammered design (named for our country's famed bald eagle).  The design is meant to show claw marks combined with rivers of damascus, and feature bevels in the surface area of the blade. Truly a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA custom handcrafted leather sheath was requested with a solid front with embossed Salter logo, white edge stitching and pigskin leather interior and belt backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGingami3 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall blade length including finger guard: 160mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting edge: 155mm (Approx. 6.1 inches) long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: Approx.11-3\/4 inches long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTang thickness: 5mm at widest point tapering with step-down drop to tip\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade width at widest point: 43mm (approx 1-3\/4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife and sheath will be displayed in a custom presentation box. The box was a late addition and is still being made. Check back soon to see the knife and sheath inside the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEach blade and knife is unique. Contact us to place your custom size and\/or handle and sheath request.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe welcome your questions and gladly offer \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/salterfinecutlery.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecustom order consultations\u003c\/a\u003e to help design the perfect product. If you do not see a material listed, please ask. We are able to accommodate most requests using a wide selection of rare, exotic legally-obtainable materials not listed here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll craftsmanship is fully guaranteed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salter Fine Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47271144390828,"sku":"custom product","price":3175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8330\/files\/155mm_Raptor_Stars-Stripes_Edition-10_dce6ab62-92d3-4d17-8ab0-5c55df56c779.jpg?v=1790204331","url":"https:\/\/www.salterfinecutlery.com\/products\/155mm-collectible-belt-carry-knife-with-patriotic-250th-anniversary-handle","provider":"Salter Fine Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}