A band of crushed turquoise runs between the bolster and the rosewood on this one, which is what makes it stand out on a belt. The blade is rasp steel with a dark scaled finish, hardened to 59 to 61 HRC, and the contrast against the blue is most of the appeal.

Four inches of blade on an eight inch knife keeps it quick in the hand. The tooled pancake sheath is made in the same workshop.

Specifications

• Blade material: Rasp steel
• Blade hardness: 59 to 61 HRC
• Handle: Turquoise inlay with rosewood
• Blade length: 4 inches
• Overall length: About 8 inches
• Sheath: Handmade pancake leather sheath

Every knife is made by hand, so small variations in grain, colour, and pattern are part of the piece.