1095 3″ scagel pattern slipjoint in scarred elk antler

here is my take on a great 3″ scagel pattern slipjoint from Jerry Van Eizenga’s book on scagel style folders. this one has brass liners and pins, and elk antler scales from a 6 point bull I harvested about 7-8 years ago. the blade features my 1095 high carbon steel with multiple quench and 3 tempers and is ground nice and thin, the way a small every day using pocketknife should be.

Date made:   12/14/23

Style: 3″ scagel pattern Slipjoint

Steel:    1095  high carbon steel

Scales:  scarred  elk antler

Pins:    bronze

Bolsters: none

Liners:   brass, milled for internal washers

Half stop: yes

OAL Open: 5 1/4″

OAL closed: 3″

handle thickness:     .475″ or a little under 1/2″

Blade Lenth: 2 1/4″

Width:    1/2″

Grind: full flat grind .008″ at the shoulder of the edge, .052″  measured 1/4″ back from the edge, and .087″ at the spine

Blade finish: handsanded 600 grit

Weight:      1.4 Ounces