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Serbian knife forged steel H12MF birch bark
Serbian knife forged steel H12MF birch bark
- Blade steel tipeh12MF
- Материал рукоятиБереста
- Lengtn blade (os)185 mm
- Witdth blade (os)90 mm
- Толщина клинка2.5 mm
- Lengtn handle (os) 120 mm
- Hardness (HRC)61-62
- SheathLeather
- Product weight, gram400
- КонструкцияФиксированные
Technical analysis of materials and construction
Blade steel: X12MF (forged)
Thanks to the use of X12MF tool steel, the blade has outstanding hardness (61-62 HRC), high wear resistance and impressive ability to maintain working sharpness. This steel is famous among knife makers for its excellent resistance to mechanical stress, which makes it in demand among professional artisans and hunters. Forging further strengthens the metal structure, providing an optimal balance between toughness and hardness.
Important: X12MF is not stainless steel, it requires maintenance and protection from moisture.
Handle material: Birch bark
The handle made of natural birch bark is not only aesthetically attractive, but also extremely practical: it is suitable for long-term work, as it holds perfectly in the hand, does not slip even in wet conditions, is pleasant to the touch and softens the impact during power work. Birch bark has natural antiseptic properties and is resistant to wear, but requires careful handling of moisture.
Dimensions and ergonomics
Blade length — 185 mm, width — 90 mm, thickness — 2.5 mm. Such a massive blade of increased width provides confident control when cutting and chopping, and the length in combination with the 120 mm handle allows you to comfortably hold the knife when performing power tasks. The birch bark handle is the best choice for long—term work without fatigue.
Scabbard: Leather
They are equipped with durable leather scabbards that reliably protect the knife during transportation and emphasize premium handwork.
Blade shape features and purpose
The Serbian knife is a unique symbiosis of an axe and a kitchen knife, historically used by shepherds and peasants of the Balkan region. The wide, slightly curved blade is ideal for chopping, chopping, and slicing large pieces of meat, fish, and vegetables. Due to the array and size ratio, this knife does an excellent job in nature: butchering carcasses, cooking over a campfire, chopping small branches.
Optimal tasks:
- Cutting meat and fish (with and without bones)
- Chopping vegetables, herbs, and fruits
- Work in the kitchen and outdoors (hiking, hunting, camping)
- Harvesting firewood, chopping small branches
- It is not versatile enough for delicate work (thinning, thinly slicing fillets, untying fish)
- Due to its large width, it is inconvenient for small precision tasks and cleaning vegetables/fruits
- It is not intended for heavy butting of large blocks like an axe
Key advantages and limitations
Advantages:
- High hardness and wear resistance of the blade — requires less sharpening
- It holds perfectly in your hand: birch bark does not slip even in wet conditions
- Ease of sharpness support: X12MF steel lends itself well to fine-tuning and straightening
- The large blade will cope with heavy kitchen and camping tasks
- Aesthetics and unique appearance are a spectacular gift, a collection item
- Handmade work is a guarantee of individuality and a high level of performance
- X12MF requires mandatory maintenance: after work, rinse, wipe dry, periodically lubricate the blade
- Permanent storage in dampness and exposure to aggressive media on the birch bark handle is not recommended
- Not suitable for extremely small and delicate kitchen work
Care recommendations
- After each use, wash the blade with warm water without aggressive detergents, wipe thoroughly dry
- Regularly apply a thin layer of oil to the blade to prevent corrosion
- Keep the knife in a dry place separate from other metal objects
- The birch bark handle can be waxed or oiled to increase its resistance to moisture
Conclusion and recommendations
This Serbian X12MF forged steel knife with a birch bark handle is an ideal choice for lovers of camping cooking, fishing, hunting and camping, as well as for connoisseurs of unique handmade kitchen tools. It will become an indispensable assistant for serious cutting and culinary tasks, when reliability, power and spectacular appearance are important. It is not suitable for precise milling operations or constant contact with moisture without proper care. It is recommended for connoisseurs of handmade, practicality and aesthetics in every piece of equipment.
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