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Infantry knife 95x18 birch handle
Infantry knife 95x18 birch handle
- Blade steel tipe95h18
- Материал рукоятиБереста
- Lengtn blade (os)135 mm
- Witdth blade (os)26 mm
- Толщина клинка2.4 mm
- Lengtn handle (os) 120 mm
- Hardness (HRC)58
- Product weight, gram140
- SheathLeather
- КонструкцияФиксированные
- ОсобенностиС гардой
- Форма клинкаNormal Blade
Blade steel — forged 95X18 (HRC 58): This steel has traditionally been widely used in knife craft due to its balanced combination of corrosion resistance and hardness. The hardness of 58 HRC provides excellent wear resistance of the cutting edge, the knife retains its sharpness for a long time even when working with dense and hard materials. The chemical composition of 95X18 contains a significant proportion of chromium, which makes the steel resistant to rust formation and allows the knife to be used in conditions of high humidity without the risk of rapid corrosion.
Leading analysis of characteristics and features
Easy maintenance: 95X18 is quite unpretentious in sharpening, does not require special tools or professional knowledge – even a beginner can maintain sharpness.
The shape of the blade is Normal Blade: Classic shape, ideal for most household and camping tasks. The blade length of 135 mm and its moderate thickness (2.4 mm) ensure comfortable handling, while the width of 26 mm guarantees a balance between penetration and cutting ability.
Birch bark handle: The natural texture of birch bark is unique, making each knife unique. This material provides a tenacious, warm grip, especially pleasant in the cold season or when working with wet hands. Due to its structure, birch bark is non-slip and holds perfectly in the palm of your hand, even with prolonged use.
Protection and security: The guard prevents the hand from slipping onto the blade, which is crucial for strength and precision work.
The scabbard: The classic leather sheath securely locks the knife, protecting both the blade and you from accidental cuts.
Optimal applications
Limitations and tasks for which the knife is not optimal
- Power work. The 2.4 mm thick blade is not designed for heavy batoning, chopping and other extreme loads — this requires specialized knives with a more massive blade.
- Working with large game or bones. When cutting large carcasses and working on bones, it is worth using a specialized knife with a more powerful and wider blade.
- Contact with aggressive environments. Although 95X18 steel is resistant to corrosion, prolonged contact with salts or acids requires mandatory rinsing and drying.
- Working in mud/sand. If the abrasive actively gets between the handle and the blade, the aesthetics of the birch bark may suffer, which is critical for collectors.
Care and maintenance
- Sharpening. 95X18 is easy to fix with ordinary stones or ceramic musats; when maintaining the correct angle, the cutting edge retains its working condition longer.
- Blade maintenance. After use in aggressive environments, it is recommended to rinse the knife, wipe it dry and, if stored for a long time, apply a light layer of oil.
- Care of the birch bark handle. Avoid prolonged contact with moisture so that the material does not crumble and does not lose its aesthetic and tactile properties. Periodically, the handle can be treated with special wood oil or wax.
- Use a leather sheath. For safe storage and transportation, always place the knife in its original sheath.
Conclusion and recommendations
This knife is an excellent choice for connoisseurs of reliable, beautiful and ergonomic handmade tools. We recommend it to tourists, fishermen, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as collectors who appreciate consistent quality and natural materials. It is not suitable for heavy work on chopping and butchering large game, as well as for constant contact with aggressive chemical media.
The Infantryman knife with a 95X18 forged steel blade and a birch bark handle is a harmony of tradition, aesthetics and practicality, a symbol of manual labor and individuality.