Integral Hunter
Price $225.00
Product Details
Blade Length 4
Overall Length 8.25
Weight (oz) 3.4
Source Previously owned
Additional Specs
Knife Type Has Sheath, Hidden Tang
Blade Material 52100
Blade Details Drop Point
Handle Material Wood
About the Maker
Kirk, Ray
"I started forging knives in 1989 from springs and in 1993 I found out that they made high carbon flat bar. I did stock removal for a while and now do mostly forging." Ray is an ABS Mastersmith.
Raker Knives and Steel
I started forging knives in 1989 from springs and in 1993 I found out that they made high carbon flat bar. I did stock removal for a while and now do mostly forging. I forge my knives from a round bar of 52100 that is from 3/8″ up to 1 3/4″ diameter. In the last few years, I have been making a style of knives that I consider both useful and simple in design. It is also a very beautiful knife style and has recently seen a surge in its popularity. This knife is the integral style knife. Most are of hidden tang construction as that seems to be the simplest design for a using knife. Small handle to metal contact area and less weight when used for long periods of time. I am a member of the American Bladesmith Society, the Alabama Forge Council, A.F.&A.M., the Knife Group Association, the Kansas Custom Knifemakers Association, the Arizona Knife Collectors Association, and the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.