EZSMITH Knife Making Kit - Blue Duck - DIY Master Series Fixed Blade - (Blade Blank & Pinstock w/Canarywood Handle Scales) - (Gift Boxed) - (James R. Cook, MS - USA Design) - (by KnifeKits)

Description

• Crafted by Master Bladesmith James R. Cook The Blue Duck knife kit, designed by Master Bladesmith James R. Cook, allows you to create a rugged, frontier-style knife. This kit gives builders the opportunity to work with one of Cook's top designs while gaining insight into his expert knife-making techniques. With high-quality materials and components, this kit is perfect for both new and experienced makers.
• Durable, High-Performance Blade Steel The Blue Duck features a 9Cr13CoMoV steel blade (SUS440C equivalent) with exceptional toughness and edge retention. The heat-treated and cryo-treated blade achieves a hardness of HRC 58-60, ensuring outstanding performance for everyday and heavy-duty tasks. Its satin finish adds a polished, professional look while enhancing durability and corrosion resistance.
• Vibrant Canarywood Handle Scales This kit includes two Canarywood handle scales (5.0 x 1.5 x 0.25 inches), known for their striking yellow and orange hues that deepen with age. The dense, durable wood offers a smooth, comfortable grip with a unique visual appeal. The bold contrast of Canarywood adds a bright and distinctive touch to your custom Blue Duck knife.
• Balanced, Tapered Tang Design The Blue Duck knife features a tapered tang that ensures perfect balance and comfort. The 4-inch blade is 0.240 inches thick, offering substantial strength without being overly heavy. The skeletonized handle reduces weight while maintaining strength, ensuring a lightweight yet durable knife that is easy to maneuver during use.
• Complete Knife-Making Experience This kit includes the Blue Duck tapered tang blade, Canarywood handle scales, and 0.125-inch stainless steel pinstock, providing all the essential components to build your own custom knife. Ideal for knife-making hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts, the kit offers a rewarding project that results in a high-performance, handcrafted knife. Enjoy the process and create a knife thats as functional as it is beautiful.

The "Blue Duck" (by Master Bladesmith & Arkansas Living Treasure, James R. Cook) is part of our Master Series knife kit line and represents the very best in fit, finish, and quality in DIY knife making.
The Blue Duck is a tapered tang fixed blade design and is 8.375 inches in overall length. It features a 4.0 inch blade length that measures 1.125 inches at its widest point. The blade on the Blue Duck is 0.240 inches in thickness at the widest point. The blade and handle on the Blue Duck are both tapered, and the handle is skeletonized, for weight reduction and balance. This design includes (2) 0.125 tang holes for handle attachment (stainless steel pinstock included).
This version of the Blue Duck is the combo kit. It comes with the Blue Duck tapered tang blade plus Canary handle making scales and 0.125 inch stainless steel pinstock to simplify the completion process. This is a great project for a weekend knife making session. Spend some quality workshop time with this knife kit and enjoy the fun of making an awesome knife.
Specifications
Model: Blue Duck
Designer: James R. Cook (Master Bladesmith)
Blade Steel: 9Cr13CoMoV (Equivalent SUS440C)
(HRC 58-60)(Heat Treated/Cryo-Treated for Optimum Blade Performance)
Blade Finish: Satin
Overall Length: 8.375 Inches
Blade Length: 4.00 Inches
Cutting Edge: 4.00 Inches
Thickness 0.240 thick (thickest point)
Tang Holes: (2) 0.125 Inch
Handle Pinstock Included = Yes
Weight: 4.7 oz / 133 gm
Handle Material Included = Canary (2)(5.0 x 1.5 x 0.25) Inches
Gift Boxed = Yes

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