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Golden Eagle HV-5 bubinga knife
Golden Eagle HV-5 bubinga knife
- Blade steel tipeHV5
- Материал рукоятиБубинга
- Lengtn blade (os)120 mm
- Witdth blade (os)30 mm
- Толщина клинка2.4 mm
- Lengtn handle (os) 120 mm
- Hardness (HRC)65
- Product weight, gram150
- SheathLeather
- КонструкцияФиксированные
- Форма клинкаNormal Blade
Analysis of knife properties and features
Blade steel: HW5
HV5 is a high—carbon tool steel known for its high hardness (up to 65 HRC), which guarantees exceptional wear resistance and cutting edge durability. This steel perfectly retains sharpening even with intensive use, and is ideal for cutting hard and fibrous materials. However, as with all high—carbon steels, moisture sensitivity is a vulnerability: HV5 is prone to corrosion if not regularly maintained and protected from moisture.
Handle material: Bubinga
Bubinga is an African tropical tree characterized by high density, resistance to mechanical damage and attractive pronounced texture. The bubinga handle not only looks impressive, but also has a reliable grip on the knife in the hand due to the pleasant tactility and natural tenacity of the material. Combined with its ergonomically shaped 120 mm length, the knife is firmly and comfortably fixed in the palm of your hand, allowing you to work with both bare hands and gloves. The small blade thickness (2.4 mm) adds versatility and lightness to the knife during long-term operation.
Blade Shape: Normal Blade
The classic shape of the blade (Normal Blade) provides a balanced combination of versatility, precision and edge strength. This geometry is suitable for most household and tourist tasks — cutting, planing, cooking in nature, minor repairs, as well as for hunting small game. At the same time, the relatively modest blade size (120×30 mm) makes the knife convenient for precision work and guarantees its compactness.
Wear resistance and sharpening
Due to its high hardness (65 HRC), the wear resistance of the knife surpasses most analogues: even during daily use, the tool retains its sharpness for a long time. However, sharpening the HV5 requires the use of special abrasives (diamond or ceramic), rather than household chemicals or bars — standard tools are not suitable for this steel.
Knife care
The moisture resistance of HV5 and bubinga wood is limited. To prevent corrosion of the blade, regular treatment of the blade with anti-corrosion oil after work is recommended, especially when wet. It is advisable to occasionally cover the bubinga handle with natural wood oil — this will protect it from drying out and preserve its rich texture.
The leather scabbard provides beautiful and traditional storage, but also requires care: the skin should occasionally be soaked with a special wax or cream to avoid cracking and getting wet.
Scope of application, advantages and limitations
- Advantages:
- The highest cutting edge durability is ideal for long and heavy work.
- The bubinga handle combines aesthetics, durability and reliable knife grip.
- The classic shape of the blade provides versatility — from tourism to everyday life and hunting.
- Handmade highlights the uniqueness and collectible value of the product.
- Limitations:
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Sensitivity to moisture, requiring regular maintenance of the blade and handle.
- Sharpening is more difficult than with cheap steels — it requires experience or a specialized tool.
- It is not suitable for long-term operation in conditions of high humidity without proper maintenance.
- It is not recommended for rough power loads (for example, butoning firewood) — the narrow and relatively thin blade is designed for cutting, not for heavy blows.
Brief recommendations: for whom and for what the knife is especially suitable
This knife is designed for connoisseurs of quality and aesthetics: it is ideal for tourism, hunting, outdoor activities and everyday household tasks. It will be an excellent choice for collectors looking for a combination of classic design and high cutting properties. The knife is not recommended for fishing purposes or expeditions to harsh wet climatic zones without experience in the care of high-carbon steel.
To preserve the original sharpness and status of the handmade product, follow the care recommendations — and the Golden Eagle XB-5 bubinga knife will become your reliable assistant for many years to come.