Hunter in 80CrV2 w/ Orange Box Elder Burl

This drop point Hunter is forged from 80CrV2 high carbon steel with a flat grind, hand rubbed finish with forging marks, and a full tang. It is comfortable in the hand, lending itself to be an easy carry and full time user. The handle is assembled with stabilized dyed Box Elder Burl with orange and black G10 liners with nickel silver pins and tube. Full tang. 5 5/8 inch blade, 9 5/8 inches overall and 5/32 inch spine at the thickest. 80CrV2 steel. Forged.

It comes with a black zipper pouch, and a custom right-handed dyed dark brown leather sheath that has been hand stamped and sewn by the maker's lovely wife, Cindy Akin.

About the Maker: Ben Akin has been making knives since 2014 and earned his Journeyman Smith ranking in the American Bladesmith Society in 2025. He is a voting member of The Knifemakers' Guild. He has won awards throughout his career for his bowie, chef and hunting knives and has a bowie knife featured in Blade magazine March 2024 edition. He is a member of the Idaho Knife Association, Montana Knifemakers' Association, Midwest Knifemakers' Guild, and is an Apprentice in the American Bladesmith Association.