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Knife Cardinal HV-5 birch bark
Knife Cardinal HV-5 birch bark
Blade steel tipeHV5
Материал рукоятиБереста
Lengtn blade (os)117 mm
Witdth blade (os)21 mm
Толщина клинка2.4 mm
Lengtn handle (os) 117 mm
Hardness (HRC)65
Product weight, gram150
SheathLeather
КонструкцияФиксированные
Форма клинкаNormal Blade
Technical analysis and key features
Blade steel: HW5 (65 HRC) is a legendary tool alloy steel widely recognized for its extraordinary hardness and outstanding wear resistance. Hardening up to 65 HRC provides the blade with exceptional cutting edge durability, allowing it to remain sharp even under heavy use without the need for frequent sharpening. The HV5 is famous for its ability to withstand shear and cutting loads for a long time, minimizing the appearance of jams.
Corrosion resistance: HV5 steel is not stainless, which means it requires more careful maintenance. After use, especially when working in a humid environment, it is recommended to thoroughly wipe the blade dry and lubricate it regularly.
Blade shape: Normal Blade is a strict classic, universal straight butt with a slight bevel to the tip, ideal for precise cutting and providing control over the tool. It is the optimal choice for tourism, hunting, wood carving, household and hiking tasks.
Blade thickness: 2.4 mm and width: 21 mm — reliable geometry provides a balance between strength and versatility, allowing you to work confidently on both soft and hard materials.
The birch bark handle is a natural material that fits perfectly in the hand, does not slip even when wet, has a pleasant warm texture and light weight. This handle perfectly dampens during long-term operation, does not rub the palm and retains its aesthetic appearance for many years.
The length of the blade and handle is 117 mm each — harmonious ergonomics for medium and small hands, the knife is perfectly balanced in the center, which is important for long-term work.
Leather scabbard — emphasizes the author's style and handwork, ensures reliable storage and transportation of the knife.
Optimal application scenarios
This knife performs best in the following tasks:
Woodwork: carving, planing, kindling preparation, small and medium tasks in nature.
Tourism, hunting, fishing: cutting fish, skinning, performing household operations at the camp — due to the sharpness and strength of the cutting edge.
Domestic use: kitchen tasks on the road, minor household chores.
Collectibles: a combination of classic shapes, high-quality hand-made and natural materials.
The birch bark handle guarantees a secure grip in any weather, even with wet or frozen hands, which is important in the forest or hunting.
Advantages and limitations
Advantages:
Maximum hardness to maintain sharpness with minimal maintenance of the cutting edge.
The lightweight and warm birch bark handle provides comfort during long—term operation and a confident grip in all conditions.
Universal blade shape — precise and controlled cutting, wide range of applications.
The exclusivity of handmade and natural materials makes each model unique.
Restrictions:
HV5 steel requires regular maintenance: it is not recommended to leave the blade wet, otherwise corrosion may occur.
High hardness means less ductility — the knife is not designed for heavy chopping or forceful opening of hard objects (for example, bones or large branches by chopping).
It is not suitable for use in aggressive environments or for cutting on bones: there is a risk of discoloration with excessive loads on the cutting edge.
It is recommended to avoid "breaking" loads — only cutting or light planing movements.
Care recommendations
Be sure to wipe the blade dry after use.
Periodically lubricate the blade with special oil to protect it from corrosion.
Sharpen on fine abrasives, avoiding overheating of the edge (maximum hardness).
The birch bark handle should be protected from prolonged exposure to moisture, if necessary, treated with natural oil or wax.
Keep the knife in a dry place, use a complete leather sheath for transportation.
A brief recommendation
This knife is an ideal choice for handmade connoisseurs, hunters, anglers and tourists who value high wear resistance, sharpness and grip comfort in all conditions. It is not recommended for heavy power loads and work on bones or large branches, as well as for prolonged contact with an aggressive environment. It is optimal for those who appreciate traditional materials, aesthetics and legendary reliability of HV5 steel — an ideal combination of history and modern technologies for true connoisseurs.
