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2012 ABS Expo Raffle Knife- J.W. Randall, Master Smith

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2012 ABS Expo Raffle Knife- J.W. Randall, Master Smith
This hunting sword by Master Smith J.W. Randall was forged from 160 layers of 1084 and 15n20 ladder patterned steel. The overall blade length is 21 3/4" long. The spine to edge is 1 1/2". The handle is premium walrus ivory and is 5" long. It has a half guard made from 416 stainless and is file worked. The ferrule, butt cap and finial nut are hand filed 416 stainless. The sheath is a basket weave pattern with black leather.

J. W. Randall was voted by attendees of the 2010 Expo to make the raffle knife for the 2012 American Bladesmith Society All Forged Blade Exposition set for January 27- 29, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas.

For more information on the raffle of this sword by Master Smith J.W. Randall go to the 2012 ABS Expo website at: ABS Expo




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