The 'Ratel' EDC/Hunter - Micarta

The 'Ratel' - a general purpose EDC or hunting knife. On this design I have gone back to basics to provide a compact and lightweight workhorse for everyday or in the field. The 4" blade is big enough for most tasks and with a drop point is excellent for dressing game. At 3mm thick at the spine (just under 1/8") it is light-weight, has a fine geometry and cuts superbly.
 
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 handle scales are in Canvas Micarta and secured with two Nickel Silver Corby bolts and it has a useful lanyard loop at the back. Micarta is an incredibly tough material made from fabric that is set in resin - impervious to water and very hard wearing.
 
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 a 90 degree edge on the spine for use with a ferro rod. 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.