Available is a stunning 80mm carving knife made from 5000 year old English bog oak
 
Blade: Handforged blade from Kay Embretsen in Sweden and is 80mm long. The blade is made with a carbon steel center, and mild steel on the sides. This makes the blade easy to sharpen.
 
Handle: The handle is crafted from a stunning piece of 5000 year old bog oak from the Lincolnshire fens.
 
The bog oak has been dug up from the Lincolnshire fens and carefully air dried then kiln dried before being quarter sawn to give a beautifully contrasting pattern.
 
Radio carbon dating has shown these ancient giant oaks to be around 3300BC.
 
Additional pieces of brass has been fitted to the end and front of the handle to provide additional contrast.
 
A brass lanyard tube has been inserted into the rear of the handle and a length of handcut leather thonging is included.
 
Leather: The knife is being sold with handstitched black or brown leather blade slip or sheath is available as an option or contact me for further sheath options.
 
To help keep your handle in good condition the knife includes a tin of Ash & Axe organic Cambridge beeswax and tung oil/ Linseed oil wax.
 
Please visit the shipping page for details of worldwide delivery costs.
 
This knife is only available to purchase if you are 18+. Proof of age ID which also matches the delivery address must be provided on purchase before the item can be dispatched. For more information on knife laws in the UK, please visit this page