6.875" Petty Knife

This was a custom order Petty knife. It was hand forged from 52100 and has a belt finish.  The handle is one piece construction and was sculpted stabilized quilted maple. The blade and handle were designed to flow together and provide several different ergonomic grip options. While at first glance the assumption may be that the finger groove is for your index finger wrapping around the handle, the groove can also be used for your thumb in what I call the alligator grip. The tip of the index and thumb are lightly touching creating a very secure and comfortable grip. In this configuration I find I have the control and blade alignment of the pinch grip, but maintain the power of the standard grip.  The handle and blade were hand-rubbed with a mixture of purified mineral oil and beeswax. Every step of this process was completed in my workshop creating a one of a kind, hand-forged knife. Steel:  52100 High CarbonHandle: Stabilized Quilted Maple Blade Length: 6.875"