pattern welded damascus: finka NKWD
Description
Damascus blade for the production of the iconic Russian knife – NKVD finka. Such blades are created by repeatedly forging together a package of steel with varying carbon content. This process creates blades with a characteristic pattern. They are not corrosion resistant. Forged, 59-62 HRC. The blade is intended for the NKVD finka.
Blade in raw state (unsharpened).
Blade length: 135 mm
Blade width (max.): 24 mm
Blade thickness (max.): 2.4 mm
Tang length: 66 mm
Manufacturer: Marusych blacksmith workshop, Russian Federation