Strømeng Samekniv 8″ Old Fashion Knife

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The 8″ Strömeng leuku has a large carbon steel blade and a larger handle, and is a serious outdoors, camp, or bushcraft knife.  The blade is blackened and the handle is stained with tar.  This is a very traditional Scandanavian package.

Below are the detailed measurements of this knife. One important note: for best comfort and grip, the length of your middle finger should be similar to the circumference of the handle.

• Blade Material: high-carbon steel, hardened to Rockwell 59
• Knife Length: 14.5 inches (36.8 cm)
• Blade Length: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
• Blade Width: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.12 inches (3 mm)
• Knife Weight: 9 ounces (255 grams)
• Handle Length: 4.75 inches (12.1 cm)
• Pommel: brass butt with tack
• Handle Circumference: 4 inches (10.2 cm)
• Handle Material: tar stained wood
• Sheathed Weight: 12.5 ounces (354 grams)
• Sheathed Length: 14.75 inches (37.5 cm)
• Belt Loop Width: 3 inches (7.6 cm)