Made of heat treated high carbon steel : a time-proven steel for making quality knives.
Hardwood handles : a natural material, attractive and durable.
Design and construction
Hollow ground : gives good cutting ability with ease of sharpening.
Inletted half tang construction : lightweight with good balance.
Simple handle design : comfortable in use.
Flat sided handles : help prevent the knife twisting in the hand.
A range of designs attractive and useful to the New Zealand hunter.
Deep pouch type leather sheath : allows quick access yet the knife is held securely.
Heat Treatment
Hardened and tempered to Rockwell C 58 : good edge holding combined with ease of sharpening.
Double tempered : improved blade toughness compared to single tempering.
All heat treating is done in house : complete control over this critical step in manufacture.
I have a Chemistry PhD with work experience in corrosion and materials science : have studied and understand the heat
treating process and other chemical aspects of metals, adhesives and materials.
Quality Control
All manufacturing is done under one roof : assured quality control.
Hand made and finished : each knife is individually inspected before release for sale.
Extensive development including destructive testing : design, heat treatment and production processes
have been verified thoroughly.