G.H.K. "Tribal Scalpel" Fixed Blade Hunting Knife (SOLD)
G.H.K. "Tribal Scalpel" Fixed Blade Hunting Knife (SOLD)
Stavros Gizelis made his first knife using a scrap iron bar at the age of 7 years old. He has been a serious knifemaker since 2002. His has a technical background as a weapon smith and armorer, and after 18 years of working in this sector became interested in tactical oriented edged tools. He is entirely self-taught and works hard at making original designs. His knives are 100% handmade using only the most basic tools - no belt sander or electric furnace. He uses a handmade propane forge, an old anvil, a small angle grinder, and many hand files. The passion he has for knives is the real driving force behind his work. He uses only high carbon alloys and especially tool steels such as Swedish O-1 tool steel, Austrian D-2 tool steel, L-6 steel as well as old files, steel cables and leaf springs of trucks (5160). All of his knives are razor sharp and they stay in that condition even after hard usage. For larger knives and axes he uses a zone hardening / tempering method so as to combine strength and sharpness but without brittleness. He calls his knives overbuilt, so as to be tough and strong for the needs of his clients. He does not make knives for collectors, but knives for hard working users, such as Law Enforcement officers, members of the Special Operations community, and anyone wanting a tough sharp blade. He does not have a basic line of knives, but rather makes every knife to be one of a kind. He is always willing to listen to an interesting idea about a new knife design. Contact us if you have a specific idea. Stavros is not only a talented knifemaker, but a true gentleman and super nice individual. Stavros calls this knife the Tribal Scalpel. It is hand forged from Swedish O-1 Tool Steel, and Zone Tempered for strength and sharpness. The handle is steel, with epoxy coated 550 paracord. The finish has a forged patina, with Scandi polished bevels. He describes the sheath as Kydex for inside the waistband carry with static line paracord. At the end of the paracord is a handmade skull bead made from marine bronze. Nice aggressive thumb-ramp gives it a secure feeling in-hand.
Condition: New From Maker.
Overall length: 9 3/4"
Blade length: 4"
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