{"product_id":"rasp-steel-hawkbill-knife-pine-handle-cross-draw-sheath","title":"Rasp Steel Hawkbill Knife | Pine Handle | Cross Draw Sheath","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e                                                                \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Our Rasp Steel Hawkbill Knife Stand Out?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Custom Handmade Rasp Steel Hawkbill Knife is forged from farrier's rasp stock, with the original rasp teeth left standing along the spine and a polished ring pommel finishing the tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reclaimed rasp blades grind the tooth pattern away and lose the reason anyone wanted rasp steel to begin with. Here the teeth stay proud across the spine and shoulder, so the tool the steel used to be is still legible in the knife it became. More reclaimed blades sit in our \u003ca\u003erasp steel knives\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are the Knife Specifications?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReclaimed farrier's rasp, high carbon steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed blade hawkbill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDownswept hooked working profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpine Detail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal rasp teeth retained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror polished flats, textured spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 3 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4 mm at the spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 190 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge Condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand sharpened, ready to use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Pinecone Resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContoured grip, brass pin construction \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePommel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegral steel ring pommel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCross draw leather, basket weave tooled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade forged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use Rasp Steel for a Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarrier's rasps are cut from high carbon tool steel because they have to bite through hoof horn all day without going dull. Reforged, that same stock takes a hard heat treatment and holds a keen edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetained teeth are not only decorative. The pattern gives the thumb something to sit against on the spine, which helps when you are choking up for a controlled cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a Hawkbill Blade Shaped For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edge sweeps downward, so material gets drawn into the cut rather than pushed away from it. Rope, twine, cordage and hide all part more willingly under a pulling stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForce also gathers near the middle of the curve, close to the knuckles, where hand control is strongest. Buyers who prefer a wide straight edge can compare our \u003ca\u003ebull cutter knives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does the Ring Pommel Do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tang finishes in a polished steel ring cut from the same billet, not added on as separate hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo practical uses follow. A finger through the ring gives positive retention when hands are wet or gloved, and the ring takes a lanyard or a saddle clip without needing a drilled hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Handle Feel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast Pinecone resin shrugs off moisture, oil andblood without swelling, splitting or drying out, which suits a knife that gets used wet and wiped down afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle contours give the palm somewhere to settle, so grip security does not rely on squeezing hard. Brass pins run right through the full tang. Related western profiles sit in our \u003ca\u003ecowboy knives\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is a Cross Draw Leather Sheath?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross draw carry lays the knife flat across the front of the belt, angled for a clean pull with the opposite hand. Nothing digs in when you sit, ride or bend forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt slots are cut into the body of the leather rather than stitched on as a loop, keeping the sheath tight to the hip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan the Knife Be Custom Engraved?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonalised engraving is available. Add your text in the Engraving Instructions field before adding to cart, and our makers will apply it by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames, dates and initials suit the polished ricasso best, since the toothed spine offers no flat surface. Send longer requests or artwork to \u003ca\u003esupport@stagsteelknives.com\u003c\/a\u003e so we can confirm placement before work begins. Engraved pieces are made to order, so allow extra production time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Should the Knife Be Maintained?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade dry after use and apply a light coat of oil before storage. High carbon steel spots quickly if left damp, and the toothed spine holds water in the valleys, so dry that area properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition the leather once or twice a year, and store the knife outside the sheath for long periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Our Rasp Steel Hawkbill Knife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur hawkbill brings together reclaimed farrier's rasp steel at 60 HRC, a retained tooth spine, an integral ring pommel and a tooled cross draw sheath in a 7 inch package. Suited to ranch work, everyday cutting and collectors drawn to reforged tool steel.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eForged from reclaimed farrier's rasp steel and finished with a contoured pinecone resin handle, it's a solid working \u003cstrong\u003egift for hunters and rustic-knife collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forged by Vikings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58380331680047,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/0457\/0415\/files\/rasp-steel-hawkbill-knife-pine-handle-01.webp?v=1787917947","url":"https:\/\/forgedbyvikings.com\/products\/rasp-steel-hawkbill-knife-pine-handle-cross-draw-sheath","provider":"Forged by Vikings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}