PEV Knives
About PEV Handcrafted Knives
All PEV Knives are constructed from the following materials:
Blade Steel:
I use two different types of stainless steel for all knives:
- Sandvik 12C27™ is Sandvik's most well-rounded knife steel, composed of an alloy similar to 440A. This grade of steel provides a balance between edge retention, corrosion -resistance, and the ability to be sharpened.
- Sandvik 14C28N is the latest development in Sandvik's range of knife steels. Optimized chemistry provides a top-grade knife steel with a unique combination of excellent edge performance, high hardness and good corrosion resistance. All blades are heat treated to a Rockwell C Hardness of 52-58. This steel is one of the best corrosion resistant steels available today with edge holding characteristics that are desirable in a working knife.
Handles:
Handle material is a matter of personal preference. Some materials are better suited for knives than others with regard to durability and stability.
- Wood: Because of their natural warmth and lasting beauty, I use mostly South African and African hard woods. I personally select each piece for its color, texture, grain pattern, and appearance. These heavy, dense woods are spectacular; they polish to a high shine and wear well with age. Each handle is hand-sculpted and designed for a comfortable grip.
- Other handle materials: These will incur additional costs such as
- Maple,
- Desert Ironwood,
- Purple Heart Wood,
- Zebra Wood,
- Elephant Ivory,
- Different types of Horn and bone,
- Different handcrafted Micartas.
Scrimshaw and pyrographed embellishments: (optional extra)
Should you require a scrimshaw on the handle (bone and ivory handles only) or pyrographed picture on the leather sheath, this will be priced on request.
Sheaths:
All knives come with sheaths made from 3mm vegetable tanned leather. I hand stitch all sheaths and then wet form them to each knife. After the sheath is dry, it is treated with bees wax dressing to protect it from moisture and to help maintain its fit to the knife.
PLEASE NOTE: Natural handle materials cannot be guaranteed against changes in dimensions or coloration. Knives are meant to be used as cutting instruments, not as screw drivers or pry bars. Any abuse will void the warranty. A custom knife will perform trouble free for years if given the same care as a fine car, gun or any other tool.
Some sample pictures (click on image for larger view)
