Chuck Hawes Custom Trapper Richlite W2 Hamon
Model #:
CU-5154
Brand:
Custom / Handmade
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Details
This Chuck Hawes Trapper has a richlite handle, damascus bolsters and W2 blade with hamon.
- Build: Sole authorship knife from full-time knifemaker Chuck Hawes.
- Blade: Hand rubbed W2 blade with hamon.
- Edge: Razor sharp hone with a slight convex grind behind the bevel.
- Bolster: 168 Layer hand-forged burl damascus made from 1095 and 15N20.
- Handle: Richlite scales over 416 stainless steel liners.
- Filework: Fully fileworked backspacer and blade.
- Action: Strong backsprings with a half-stop while opening and a snappy closure.
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.
Specifications
| Knife Action | Manual |
|---|---|
| Brand | Custom / Handmade |
| Designer(s) | Chuck Hawes |
| Overall Length | 7.46" |
| Blade Length | 3.25" |
| Sharpened Length | 3.04" |
| Blade Thickness | 0.12" |
| Blade Material | W2 |
| Blade Type | Carbon |
| Blade Grind | Flat |
| Blade Finish | Acid Etched, Hand Rubbed |
| Opening Method | Nail Nick |
| Closed Length | 4.22" |
| Handle Thickness | 0.56" |
| Handle Material | Richlite |
| Hardware | Stainless Steel |
| Bolster(s) | Damascus |
| Liner(s) | Stainless Steel |
| Weight | 3.20 oz. |
| Condition | New |
| Country of Origin | United States |
