Tapered Tang

D-Guard Bowie – Master Series Fixed Blade Knife Kit (Designed by Harvey Dean) The D-Guard Bowie has an overall length of 16.40 inches. The blade length measures 11.00 inches, has a cutting edge of 10.00 inches, and is 1.80 inches at the widest point. The blade is made from precision 9Cr13CoMoV stainless steel (Equivalent SUS440C)(HRC 58-60), is flat-ground, heat-treated, satin finished, features a tapered-tang, and has a beveled top edge. The blade thickness is .250 inches at the midline, and is beveled to a fine point at the tip. The handle tang is tapered and allows the D-Guard component handle parts to slipover to a flush, secured abutment with the blade when constructed and tightened. The tapered tang features a 1/4-24 threaded end piece to accept the radiused pommel and precision tang nut fastener. The D-Guard has an assembled clearance of 4.75 inches length, with a finger clearance depth of 2.00 inches from the naked tang. The D-Guard handle assembly features a specially designed spacer with alignment pins for slipover handle construction. The metal parts of the handle assembly are constructed with engravable 420SS and can be modified with file-working, etching, and even mirror polishing. For more knife making kits, knife making supplies, and sheath making supplies, see “https://www.ebay.com/usr/ckkindustries”.

Knife Making Guard – Oval Shaped – 420 Stainless Designed by Harvey Dean (Master Blade Smith) This is a Harvey Dean designed precision oval guard for a hidden tang knife. These are made from heat-treated, engravable 420 stainless steel and come with a satin finish. This design measures (2.925 x 1.125 x .170) and features a (.640 x .240) slipover slot. The slot features a front recess on the top and bottom to accommodate a radius between the tang and blade. This is common on welded, CNC’d, or sawed tang transitions. This feature is great for assisting fit-up, and can be enlarged for increased tang dimensions. This model goes great with stainless handle fittings and is easy to finish. Specifications Guard Style: Oval Designer: Harvey Dean Finish: Satin Dimensions (inches): L x W x T (2.925 x 1.125 x .170) Slot (inches): L x W [.640 x .240] Steel: 420SS (Engravable) Heat Treated: Yes Packaging: Zipper Bag For more knife making kits, knife making supplies, and sheath making supplies, see “https://www.ebay.com/usr/ckkindustries”.

Knife Making Guard – S-Pattern Shaped – 420 Stainless Designed by Harvey Dean (Master Blade Smith) This is a Harvey Dean designed precision S-Pattern guard for a hidden tang knife. These are made from heat-treated, engravable 420 stainless steel and come with a satin finish. This design measures (4.125 x 1.15 x .240) and features a (.640 x .240) slipover slot. The slot features a front recess on the top and bottom to accommodate a radius between the tang and blade. This is common on welded, CNC’d, or sawed tang transitions. This feature is great for assisting fit-up, and can be enlarged for increased tang dimensions. This model goes great with stainless handle fittings and is easy to finish.Specifications Guard – S-Pattern Designer: Harvey Dean Finish: Satin Dimensions (inches): L x W x T (4.125 x 1.15 x .240) Slot (inches): L x W [.640 x .240] Steel: 420SS (Engravable) Heat Treated: Yes Packaging: Bubble Bag For more knife making kits, knife making supplies, and sheath making supplies, see “https://www.ebay.com/usr/ckkindustries

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