Knives, Blades, Swords and Cryogenics: Tim Hancock Knives

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Thank you for your interest in my work. I am a career artisan of fine hand-made knives, bits, and spurs. Quality and artistic appeal are paramount in the construction of my creations. I believe precision hand-made objects are of value today and become the legacy of the future. I am a certified Master Bladesmith of the American Bladesmith Society. I hand-make folders, sheath knives, miniatures, and long blades. My cutlery must meet the demands of superior performance, durability, and be of an elegant and functional design. I feel as a bladesmith that I can be more diverse in style and steel selection. I work with a variety of steels and also produce my own Damascus steels. The heat treatment of each steel is unique to its performance. Heat treatment is followed by computerized deep cryogenic treatment at -320ºF by Cryogenics International to further improve the high standards of the blades. My methods are proven and utilized only after extensive testing.

Embellishments such as file work, inlays, sculpted fittings, precious metals, bluing, browning, and exotic handle materials may be incorporated to create a more exquisite or personalized piece. I also enjoy complementing the knife with a custom sheath. Only raw materials of the highest quality are sought out for use in my creations.

Model: "The Classic"
Overall Length: 6 5/8"
Blade Length: 2 3/4"
Handle Material: Mother-of-Pearl Scales
Steel: Black Lacquered Damascus
Fittings: Domed head pins.
Misc: "Best Art Folder" - San Jose '95.

Model: "Rawhide Tanto"
Overall Length: 17"
Blade Length: 11" w/grooved spine
Handle Material: Rawhide ring knots over rosewood
Steel: 5160 spring steel, edge quenched
Fittings: Textured copper habaki.
Misc.: Sculpted nickel silver guard, rosewood sheath w/32 strand rawhide braid - All rawhide work by Richard Goff.

Model: C - Guard Bowie
Overall Length: 15"
Blade Length: 10"
Handle Material: Mammoth Ivory
Steel: Differentuially heat treated 52100
Fittings: Iron guard with silver inlays & Buttons.
Misc.: Floral pattern on silver buttcap done by repousse and chasing. "Best Forged Blade" - San Jose '95.

Model: Two Hunters
Overall Length: 8 1/2"
Blade Length: 4"
Handle Material: Mastadon Ivory
Steel: Lacquerred Damascus
Misc: Vine fileworked handle liners.

Model: Two Hunters
Overall Length: 8 1/2"
Blade Length: 4"
Handle Material: Stabilized Ebony
Steel: Damascus
Misc.: Vine fileworked handle liners.

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