CS 5160 Kiridashi
CS 5160 Kiridashi
Kiridashi-style knife constructed from a beat-up prybar that I picked up from a garage sale.
I read up on Leetonia pry bars and there is a good chance it was made from 5160 or similar steel. A quick spark test confirmed it is likely high-carbon steel.
Of course, the real test is how well the knife holds an edge. I'm pleased to report it was able to do just that without any issues.
Type: Hunting knife
Blade Steel: Upcycled prybar (5160?)
Handle: None
Hardware: None
Finish: 200# and fine surface conditioning
Overall Length: 6"
Completed: August 2019
Primary Tools Used: OBM 2x72", HFT Bench Drill Press, Propane Torch forge