The 'Big Ratel' EDC/Hunter - Black Palm

The 'Big Ratel' - a general purpose EDC or hunting knife. The 'Big Ratel' has all the characteristics of it's smaller brother, the 'Ratel', but with a slightly longer and thicker blade.
 
The blade is crafted in Bohler N690 stainless steel - a great all-round knife steel that has become the standard for custom knives in Europe. The stabilized Black Palm handle scales are secured with two Corby bolts, mid-handle pins and it has a useful lanyard loop at the back. The stabilization process impregnates teh wood with a specialist resin which is then cured - this makes the wood generally stronger, water resistant and a lot less likely to crack or warp.
 
A veg-tanned leather sheath made by my hands with saddle stitching and some toolwork compliments the piece and will keep your Ratel secure and at-hand.
 
A practical tool with a functional finger guard, sharpening notch and jimping on the spine. Like it's namesake, the 'Ratel' (pronounced Rah-tel) or Honey Badger is a compact, tough, no nonsense tool that will serve you well for many years.