OAL 8 3/8 inches, 210mm Feather steel 1080 /15N20 forged by maker Stainless fittings and black fiber spacers Handle material is from South Africa, a piece my friend brought me. I have no idea what it is other than it is real oily.
That turned out very well. Holding your tongue just right again! I like the way the handle is broken up with the thin bands of SS/spacer. At first I thought the handle was really fat, then with the last two photos I see it's slim. The wood looks like African Blackwood. It is very hard, oily and has a peculiar sweet smell when working it.
how many layers Cal......? did you ever split billets with a power hammer ? its difficult !! but they are getting better........still need a press.......any suggestions for splitting with a PH other than slow and steady ?
Never have, I imagine it would be a pain the butt, especially if the splitter got welded into the steel.
