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Its hand-forged blade is made of Damascus steel, which makes it very hard, yet at the same time flexible and durable.<br \/>\nThese unique material properties are achieved by creating an alloy of soft and hard metals, resulting in an excellent hunting knife with a well-known pattern; thanks to its micro-serrated blade, it will last a long time and retain its sharpness for a very long time without needing to be sharpened.<br \/>\nThe noticeable widening of the blade makes it particularly suitable for gutting game, while the easily controllable tip and the taper at the end of the blade prevent damage to internal organs during evisceration or unnecessary cutting of the meat during subsequent processing.<br \/>\nThe handle, on the other hand, is made of wood, which\u2014unlike synthetic materials\u2014feels much more pleasant and comfortable in the hand.<br \/>\nFor the hunter&#8217;s own safety, a guard is built into the space between the handle and the blade, which prevents accidental injury to the fingers while skinning and processing game, even if the hands become very slippery.<br \/>\nThe package also includes a durable, dark-colored leather pouch with a secure snap closure, which will protect the pocket knife from adverse environmental conditions and eliminate any worry about accidentally losing it. The sheath has two loops through which the knife can be attached to a belt, making it easily accessible at any time. One is a classic fixed loop, and the other is a free-hanging loop that allows the knife to dangle freely from the belt while, allows for freedom of movement and avoids the discomfort of sitting or moving from pole to pole in a car, where a fixed clip would uncomfortably press against your leg or waist.<br \/>\nThis elegant, hand-forged knife will last a long time and, thanks to its outstanding qualities, will be a reliable and top-of-the-line hunting knife. It is lightweight and fits comfortably in the hand, allowing you to process game quickly, safely, effectively, and with high quality. <\/p>\n<p>Damascus steel \u2013 Forged Damascus steel is created using a stack of steel layers of varying hardness and strength, which are arranged in a specific sequence to form a plate. The plate is then repeatedly reforged, which creates layers and a unique pattern.<br \/>\nThis complex technological process is carried out by hand. Steel produced in this way is characterized by increased strength, high hardness, excellent cutting properties, and beauty.<br \/>\nDamascus steel has more than 700\u20131,000 layers.<br \/>\nPackage: Damascus steel ShH15 + HVG + U10A, heat treatment at 860 \u00b0C Advantages of Damascus steel knives:<br \/>\nIncreased durability<br \/>\nHigh hardness<br \/>\nExcellent cutting properties<br \/>\nBeautiful design<br \/>\nLong-lasting sharpness Blade hardness 60\u201362 HRC.<br \/>\nHandcrafted.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A high-quality hunting knife that is useful both for the initial processing of game and for later butchering. 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