2nd version of Battle Cleaver

[David Stifle]

Hi Folks,

This is my new, revised version of my Chinese Battle Cleaver. The blade is 12" long with a 10" cutting edge. It's 80CRv2 steel heat treated to Rc60. The handle is carved stag colored with Potassium Permganate with a Turks Head knot sandwiched between two coined brass disks, and finished with a finial nut.

 

[d762nato]

Looks good and should make for quite the Lopper!! :thumbup:

 

[David Stifle]

Looks good and should make for quite the Lopper!! :thumbup:

Thanks! Yes, it takes down good sized saplings, and handles seasoned firewood with ease. Haven't gotten around to trying it on a foe yet though

 

[J. Rosa]

Very cool David.

 

[David Stifle]

Thanks, James.

 

[IronMedicineBlades]

incredible and beautiful work. I love your variation of the traditional Chinese battle cleaver. Beauty and style meets optimal function.

 

[David Stifle]

incredible and beautiful work. I love your variation of the traditional Chinese battle cleaver. Beauty and style meets optimal function.

Thank you, Berny, I appreciate your words greatly.

 

[Ferahgo]

Very nice. How wide is it?

 

[David Stifle]

Very nice. How wide is it?

Thanks. The blade is 2" wide.