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Cheetah knife: steel HV-5, bubinga handle auth.
Cheetah knife: steel HV-5, bubinga handle auth.
- Blade steel tipeHV5
- Материал рукоятиБубинга
- Lengtn blade (os)120 mm
- Witdth blade (os)34 mm
- Толщина клинка2.4 mm
- КонструкцияФиксированные
- Форма клинкаNormal Blade
Detailed analysis of properties and features
Blade steel: HW5
HV5 is a tool alloy steel known for its high wear resistance and decent hardness. Due to the carbon content and alloying elements, steel demonstrates excellent sharpening ability even with prolonged and intensive use, and is also resistant to burrs. However, standard HV5 is not stainless steel: it is characterized by moderate resistance to moisture and a tendency to form corrosion during untimely drying and maintenance.
Handle material: Bubinga, auth.
Bubinga is an elite tropical wood with a unique pattern and rich, warm color. This material combines aesthetic appeal with excellent durability and wear resistance. Bubinga handles feel good in the hand, they do not slip even in wet conditions, which is especially important for a confident grip in various weather conditions and operating conditions. Automated machining ("auth.") guarantees precise geometry and high-quality fitting of parts.
Blade shape and dimensions
The Normal Blade type (classic shape) is a universal solution for daily tasks. The blade thickness of 2.4 mm with a length of 120 mm and a width of 34 mm provides a good balance between strength and cutting: the knife easily handles slicing, chopping, and fine butchering, is safe for delicate work, but strong enough for medium-heavy work. The format is ideal for camping kitchens, household needs, as well as hunting and fishing (working with trophies, cutting, cleaning).
Scope of application, advantages and limitations
- Optimal tasks: tourism, picnics, household use, food handling, camping cuisine, butchering fish and meat, minor woodwork (planing, sharpening stakes), amateur hunting and fishing, collecting.
- Hand grip: Thanks to the ergonomic bubinga handle, the knife fits comfortably and safely in the palm of your hand even during prolonged operation and in wet conditions, reducing the risk of slipping.
- Resistance to moisture and corrosion:The KHV5 requires regular maintenance — the blade must be wiped and stored in a dry place after use, especially in contact with water, acids, blood or food. The moisture resistance of bubinga is higher than that of most conventional wood species, but carpentry (sometimes oiled) is desirable to preserve its appearance and durability.
- Durability and durability: the knife perfectly holds its edge and does not fade when used correctly, even when working with dense materials (for example, bark, small bones, wood).
- Easy maintenance: sharpening the HV5 will require good abrasives and a little more time than household steels, but the result is a sharpness that lasts a really long time. A light oil treatment once every few months is sufficient to care for the handle.
Limitations and areas where the knife does not fit well
- It is not recommended for work in marine fisheries or prolonged exposure to a humid environment without the ability to quickly dry the knife.
- It is not intended for opening bones of cattle, heavy force work (breaking, planing thick branches) — the cutting edge may chip.
- Without regular maintenance, steel is prone to rust; it is not suitable for those who are not ready to take care of the tool.
Unique features and recommendations
The main difference of this knife is the combination of technically advanced HV5 working steel with an exquisite bubinga handle: you get a working tool for a variety of tasks that pleases the eye and becomes a real decoration of your collection or equipment. Thanks to the handwork, each piece is unique in its wood pattern and sense of balance in the hand.Recommendations for care:After use, wipe the blade dry, periodically lubricate with mineral oil; handle should be treated from time to time with natural oil or wax to preserve its original beauty and moisture resistance.
Conclusion and recommendations
This knife is an ideal choice for active tourists, hunters, fishermen and gourmets who appreciate not only functionality, but also aesthetics. It is optimal for handmade lovers and collectors who are willing to pay a little attention to the tool in care. For conditions with high humidity and difficult “survival” tasks, it is better to consider specialized options with stainless steels.