New Paring Knife

Scott received a commission to produce this latest paring knife.

Forged out of 1080 tool steel

Desert Ironwood handle

Nickel silver bolsters

Clay hamon

Overall length 8 inches

Blade length 3 3/4 inches

Full length tapered tang

Hand-rubbed finish

Happy birthday Stuart!

Forged Handhoe

Gardening is tough work that requires tough tools. Several of Scott's clients are avid gardeners that have expressed an interest in a forged handhoe, so Scott beat this one into submission on his new power hammer.

The hoe was forged out of a 1983 GMC dumptruck leafspring, then heat treated and tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 48. Scott made the handle out of hickory and forged the tang to run all the way through the handle. The tang has been epoxied and peened in place to make the hoe super durable.  The hoe is 11 1/2 inches in total length with a 5 inch handle.

This handhoe is being tested out by several interested parties and so far the reviews are excellent. This version is square ended hoe with a curved edge (that was sharpened after the pics were taken) and the only suggestion we've gotten is that we need to make a triangular version of the same design. Clients like the weight of the hoe and say it digs easily and deeply. Stay tuned for a refined version for sale from Guinea Hog Forge for $65 plus shipping. If interested, email guineahogforge@gmail.com.

The Thorn

A "Thorn" by your side is preferable to a thorn in your side.

The Thorn is Scott's latest creation. Hand forged out of 5160, cord wrapped and dressed in a custom Kydex sheath, this little knife weighs only 4 ounces altogether! I've claimed this Thorn for myself (am wearing it as I type this and barely know it's there), but other Thorns can be made to order. My Thorn has a tan cord wrap dipped in polyurethane for durability. Green, tan and black cord wrap are immediate options and other colors could be made available for an additional price. Kydex sheaths are available in green and black.

The Thorn - $160*  Length - 7 3/4 overall; blade 3 3/8

*All prices include insured USPS priority shipping anywhere in the contintental US. If interested contact guineahogforge@gmail.com. We accept money orders and paypal.