GREEN RIVER Dadley Kephart KNIFE CUSTOM GLOW COPPER MESH Micarta Custom Kydex

This is a hobbyist project, so fit and finish is not going to be perfect, please see pictures. This is an enclosed full tang re-handle of a 1095 Green River Dadley blank, one of the oldest production knives in America, and the basis for Kepharts spear point camp knife. This is a one of one custom micarta handle and kydex sheath that I. From alternating layers of denim, red-orange satin rust orange satin. Sealed to the handle with. Routed out an inlay in the scale material to make an enclosed full tang barrel shaped handle with integral guard and small birds beak for indexing. Sanded in a "mountain" texture. Forced a two stage Tiger Stripe patina with vinegar then with mustard. Made a custom kydex sheath with hexcam cordura wrap (there is an eyelet in the last hole, but I unfortunately added the cordura wrap after that first rivet). Made a flourescent lanyard, added a glowing lanyard bead, attached a Tek-lok and gave it a scary sharp edge {^_^}. Authentic Green River Knives from Crazy Crow. We have spent years researching and manufacturing the finest line of fur-trade era knives. A favorite among the Mountain Men, Green River knives were originally made in Greenfield, Massachusetts by J.

The factory was started in 1832-34 to make butcher and kitchen knives. Among the most popular is the Green River Scalper, Skinner and variations used by the American mountain man then, and that are available today. These high carbon steel "Green River" knives and blades are identical to the ones used by our forefathers.

The mountain men, who opened the West, used the name Green River as a standard of quality for anything traded. Anything done "Up to Green River" signified first rate merchandise.

These high carbon steel blades with beechwood handles have a remarkable ability to hold their edge and are stain resistant. They will serve you well.

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