Willem Steenkamp Gunstock Slipjoint Knife, Natural and Green Micarta, RWL34

Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. This Willem Steenkamp custom Gunstock slip joint is a fantastic utility folding knife.

The clip point blade and ergonomic handle are perfectly designed and implemented. Willem was accepted as a member of the Knifemakers' Guild of Southern Africa in May of 2007.

His attention to detail is clearly evident in his knives. The 2.7 inch blade is made from premium RWL-34 stainless steel. RWL-34 is a powder metallurgy cutlery steel manufactured by ERASTEEL in Söderfors, Sweden. Because it is made from rapidly solidified powders, the microstructure of the steel is much more uniform. This gives the steel much higher strength and resistance to chipping.

The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. It is well centered with a firm half stop, easily opened with the right handed thumb nick.

The handle combines crosscut Natural Micarta and an OD Green Micarta "bolster". The right scale features an inlaid stainless steel Esutcheon. The combination of materials has exceptional contrast and is immediately captivating. Handmade, 1 of a kind. Blade height at heel: 0.72.

Blade thickness near bolster: 0.10. Blade thickness at midpoint: 0.10. Blade thickness near tip: 0.03. Blade: Satin finished RWL-34 stainless steel. Handle: Crosscut Natural brown micarta with stainless steel shield.