Stuart Mitchell blade with Ringed Gidgee handle

[Stew]

This is made from a bare blade that Stuart sold and therefore does not have his makers mark on it.


Specs:


Blade length - 3 1/2"
Overall Length - 8"
Steel - 12C27 heat treated to Rc 59
Blade thickness - 4mm
Grind - slightly hollow with secondary bevel
Handle material - Ringed Gidgee


Pics: (Apologies - I'm having camera 'issues' at the moment!)

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The Gidgee has a nice ripple to it but it's very difficult to photo. There is a small natural 'chip' in the left hand scale. Gidgee is a very dense wood.

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The sheath is made from wet-formed 3mm veg tan leather and black linen thread, saddle-stitched.

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I would like £80 (includes delivery and fees)

[Stew]

Price drop to £75....

[Dougster]

You're having a laugh. That price is silly money.

If I didn't have two SM blades to handle I'd have your arm off, it is really well finished to boot

If anyone is mulling over this - don't. Buy it, you won't regret it.

[mayfly]

Does that blade have a slight re-curve or is it a trick of the eye?

[Stew]

Yes, it has a very slight recurve close to the ricasso.

Not too much to be annoying, curvey enough to add more power to cuts.

[Stew]

Drop to £70.

This is as low as I'll go with this but I'll throw in a simple lanyard with a couple of fancy knots made of either black or olive paracord - buyers choice.

[Stew]

Ok, I told a lie - a drop to £60 to clear, but for only four days. I'll still include the lanyard if desired.

Oh, and I've managed some better pictures! :D

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[Paullyfuzz]

Ill have it if someone hasnt aready beat me to it

[BorderReiver]

You've got yourself a real bargain.:)

[Dougster]

Cracing little thing. I thought twice when I saw £60 but I'm glad you've had it.