Chuck Hawes Custom Slimline Trapper Ironwood River Pattern Damascus

This Chuck Hawes Slimline Trapper has hand-picked ironwood handle scales, damascus bolsters and a damascus blade.

• Sole Authorship: Forged and built by full-time knifemaker Chuck Hawes.
• 200 Layer Blade: Hand-forged river pattern made of 1095, 15N20, and 5160.
• 200 Layer Bolster: Hand-forged river pattern made of 1095, 15N20, and 5160.
• Flat-Convex Grind: Razor sharp with a slight convex grind behind the bevel.
• Premium Ironwood Handle: Hand-picked wood over 416 stainless liners.
• Fully Fileworked: Backspacer and blade are completely filedworked by hand.
• Firm Action: Strong backsprings with a half-stop and snappy closure.
• Zipper Pouch: Padded pouch is included to protect and store the knife.

About Chuck Hawes

Backed by over 30 years of knifemaking experience, Chuck Hawes crafts custom knives full-time from his small-town shop in Weldon, Illinois. He is renowned for forging his own Damascus steel, using it to create each knife by hand, one at a time. Every detail is carefully considered, making his knives both beautiful and functional. While many collectors admire his work, his focus is crafting knives that will last a lifetime, as they are designed to be both admired and used.