PROUDLY MADE IN OHIO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

80CRV2 HIGH CARBON W / CHROMIUM-VANADIUM ALLOY ADDITIONS


U.S. LEGION CUSTOM KNIFEWORKS "Long-Loop Camp and Trail" - #7031 Survival / Utility / Bushcraft / Hunting / Camping Belt Knife. Hafting is Canvas Micarta (black). The steel is forge-fired 80crv2 High Carbon steel with Chromium and Vanadium alloy additions (please see heat treatment below). The sheath is black Kydex / Kydex belt carry loop, included, (ruler and photo props not included).  This tool comes with a sharp, durable working edge, and was built, treated and intended for generations of hard use, while maintaining collection value (knife is numbered at the ricasso prior to shipping, Certificate included).  Please see all photos; imperfections characterize this piece, as it is entirely free-hand crafted, no "Mid-Tech" automation.  Also, multiple items are commonly listed on the same day, so check them out if you wish.  Thanks!  ~RT


Steel: 80crv2 Forge Fired (*see heat treatment below)
Handle: Canvas Micarta (black)- Pinned with G-Flex adhesion 
Pins/Lanyard: Bronze
Blade Length: 5.5"
Blade Height: 1.5"
Overall Length: 11.5"
Thickness: 1/8"
Sheath: Kydex (Black) with Kydex belt carry loop - included
Manufacturing: Custom free-hand crafted by the same Maker, Russ Thomas, throughout all processes including heat treatment, no outsourcing of any process plus U.S.A. sourced materials
Heat treatment: THIS KNIFE WAS FORGE FIRED TO TIME / TEMPERATURE SPECS, NORMALIZED TO A BAINITE MICROSTRUCTURE PRIOR TO AUSTENITIZE AND QUENCH SEQUENCE TO MARTENSITE, IN THEORY GIVING THE BLADE BLANK SUPERIOR TOUGHNESS, POST TEMPER CYCLING.  READY FOR GENERATIONS OF HARD USE!
Care: 80crv2 steel will develop a patina over time.  You should clean and oil your tool after use to delay the patina, and you can also force the patina with natural food acids.
Authenticity: Knife numbered at the ricasso by the maker prior to shipping, Certificate is included
Shipping: USPS Advantage, shipped the business day of or immediately following confirmed payment, with tracking information uploaded

*By purchasing, the buyer certifies that he or she is 18 years or older, and assumes all responsibility for the safe and legal possession, handling and use of this tool.  Thanks!     ~RT