Zubeng Forge – Tamahagane Hunter

Description

ZUBENG FORGE

 Zubeng Forge is a Smithy in the heart of China, Master Rich Chen uses an Ancient formula to create true Tamahagane steel for his swords and knives.  Making Tamahagane steel is a long and labor intensive process which starts with select Iron Sand and other Natural materials that are found in only a few places in the world.

Here is a video of Master Chen making Tamahagane for his Sword

  Fort Henry Custom Knives is proud to be a Dealer for Master Rich Chen of Zubeng Forge

 Just Received ~ Direct from the Maker

 This is a Full Convex blade hunting knife, hand crafted from the same hand made Tamahagane steel as Ancient Chinese swords.  

Differential Heat Treat leaves an intricate flowing Hamon which defines the harder areas of the blade from the Softer spine and is clearly visible in all true Tamahagane pieces. 

The dark Stabilized Curly Maple handle has beautiful natural color and grain, it is nicely contoured with a Forward Finger placement area on each side of the handle, the Red Liners and Mosaic pins simply add eye appeal.  

This knife blade has the same shape as traditional Chinese Swords, the Convex edge is amazingly sharp – it provides both strength and precision cutting ability and only Stropping is recommended to maintain the edge.  

  This knife comes complete with a thick Custom leather belt sheath that can be work Vertically on the RH side.

Or also worn Horizontally on as a Cross Draw.