My Utility Hunter production knife by White River

Jason Fry

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One of my challenges is that as a part-time maker, I can't produce enough product to make a knife everyone. If I spend my time making hunters, then I don't get to make as many historical projects. In order to help more people get a Fry knife, I've partnered with the honest Americans at White River Knife and Tool in Fremont, Michigan. White River has manufactured these versions of my Utility Hunter in the USA, out of US materials, to my specifications. To the best of our ability, this knife is the same profile, same edge style and thickness, and same quality heat treatment as my custom versions.

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OAL is 7 3/4", with a 3 1/4" blade. The handle material is bolted on, with an unlined lanyard hole. The blade finish is tumbled stonewash.

The steel in these knives is S35VN, professionally heat treated to 59/60 RC. I had intended to use primarily Ultrex Suretouch for this production run, but the material wasn't available in sufficient quantities. So, I turned the White River folks loose to use what they had around their factory. Some colors there will just be two knives, while others may have six or more. I was able to secure enough Suretouch that there will be roughly 30 knives available in each color. The sheaths are leather, manufactured by Smith and Son in Sulphur, Louisiana.

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Here's the link to see more, or to purchase.
 
I did a few promotional videos for these.



Father's Day ad
 
I'm down to just three of the original 122 left. Working on a plan for the fall, but no deal yet.
 
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We’ve been playing a little bit with some of the laminated paper material, and it looks like we may move forward with a few custom runs. The Texas flags were cut upside down on the prototype, we will correct that.
 
Just got another batch including a limited number of Texas flags. Still available through my website.

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