Overview
This is Daniel Winkler's Personal Competition Chopper he used in the American Bladesmith Society competition in 2006. It has his "MS" (Master Smith) stamp on the spine of the blade which is pretty rare to find. It has a hand forged blade with satin grinds and forge finished flats, .400" blade stock at the ricasso, 1.951" blade depth, nice distal taper on the blade, hidden tang construction. The handle has a rubber grip with a lanyard hole and the butt and near the ricasso. Comes with a custom rawhide leather sheath, leather belt and a hand made scarf by his wife Karen Shook. Has been used (by Daniel Winkler), has some scratches and light patina, otherwise good condition.