RG10 Full Tang Skinner

As a kid, our nextdoor neighbor, Ryan, was truly an extension of our family and has always remained like a brother to me. A few months ago he sent me a photo of a Benchmade skinner and commissioned me to make "my version". I don't mind flexing that I thoroughly improved the concept. It's a bit larger and more functional, and I left some good meat on the tang to ensure it was virtually indestructible come the worst. 

 

The blade is forged from John Deer load control shaft bar (5160) and it measures 3 1/2" with a razor sharp convex grind. In heat treat I triple quenched the steel in Texaco type A before a triple temper cycle, in addition to post forge quenching, normalizing and annealing. I learned these ways from Ed Fowler and can assure you my steel is fit for a battlefield. Kept it simple and close to the original concept with a full-tang construction and the rubberized g10 scales give an outstanding grip that pops with the maroon liner. I sat on the porch handling it for an hour while talking to Mudbone on the phone, and still didn't want to put it down. Overall length measures about 7 7/8" and it comes in one of my custom Cunninghammer pouch sheaths. Guarnteed for life, as usual!