The Ranchero is 7 ½ inches overall, with a 3 ¼ inch blade. The blade is flat ground from high carbon Damascus. This is a high performance 416 layer Damascus with a Rockwell hardness of 59-60. This knife has been cryo treated for additonal toughness and edge holding ability. The blade on The Ranchero is ground to a very fine edge for razor sharpness. An Oil Tan Slotted sheath is included in price. A lanyard hole and leather thong come standard. We offer an engraved nickel silver bolster as an option on this knife. The engraving is done by Mike Vatalaro (Taps Bit and Spur Shop). This adds an extra touch of class and elegance to an already beautiful knife. It will make your knife a truly collectible piece of art.
Jigged Bone is a very traditional knife handle material. This bone has been dyed in various colors and has been jigged to provide solid grip. Available in Black, Brown, Amber, Red, Green, Yellow and Blue.
Each Walnut handle is sealed and filled, then finished with several coats of Tru Oil. The handle then receives several coats of wax to protect it.
Merino Sheep Horn is a very durable handle material that can have magnificent texture. It polishes up very well, and oftentimes will include translucent hints of red. One of the characteristics of sheep horn is that it gets more grippy when wet, making it an excellent choice for a using knife.
Elk Horn is the premium Antler material. Known for its hardness, density and superior color. This handle material comes from sheds, not hunted animals.
Camel Bone has quickly become a very popular handle material. Strong, dense and very durable. Camel bone polishes up like ancient ivory, producing a high luster.
Rosewood is an exotic wood from around the world. It is hard, dense and takes an excellent polish. Rosewood exhibits a varied color and grain pattern.
Sourced from an ancient grove here in California, this Olivewood species is noted for its density and high figure. This wood is sealed and finished with several coats of oil and wax.
Our Ironwood is sourced from the Desert along the California-Mexican border. Considered by many to be the perfect knife handle material, because of it's extreme stability and durability. It is a very beautiful wood with deep depth of color.
Mexican Cocobolo is one of the finest knife handle materials available. It is colored deep red with black grain highlights. Each piece is completely different and unique. Cocobolo is a very durable, hard and dense wood that is perfect for knife handles.
Bocote is a rare, tropical hard wood seldom seen in North America. It comes from the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Bocote wood has a deep, golden yellow color with dark brown grain.
A bolster is a metal section between the handle material and the blade. Brass is a traditional bolster material and is very popular. The bolster has several practical aspects that it can lend to a knife. It can protect the handle material from impact and damage, particularly when the knife is dropped. More importantly, due to how the bolster is attached to a blade, it provides an extremely effective seal. The weak part of any knife handle construction is the joint between the handle and the blade. A bolster eliminates this weakness and is very suitable for a knife destined for hard use. Another practical reason for a bolster, is that it balances the weight of the knife in your hand, making the knife neither blade heavy or handle heavy. Our bolsters come with mosaic pins.
We offer an engraved nickel silver bolster as an option on this knife. The engraving is done by Mike Vatalaro (Taps Bit and Spur Shop). This adds an extra touch of class and elegance to an already beautiful knife. It will make your knife a truly collectible piece of art. Please note that this will add time to the completion your knife.
A Spacer is a colored fiber piece between the bolster and the handle material. Spacers not only add a splash of color to your Horsewright knife, but they also provide a buffer zone between the handle and bolster. The Spacers help to stabilize any movements made by the natural handle materials.
Filework adds a decorative touch to your knife. Practically, it provides additional grip when your finger is placed along the back of the blade for detailed work. Filework can be added to any Horsewright knife for $25.00.
The Slotted Sheath is an ideal sheath for riding. It is designed to be carried in the front in a cross draw fashion, whether your right handed or left handed. The sheath may also be worn behind the hip. The great advantage to this sheath, is that it can be worn 360 degrees on the belt. The Slotted sheath is worn under the belt for added security and comfort. This sheath cannot be tooled. All Horsewright sheaths are done in an Oil Tan finish.
The Horizontal Sheath was designed for comfortable, secure, all day carry. You will forget that you have this sheath/knife on your belt, until it's needed. It is designed primarily for cross draw carry, however it can also be worn on or behind the hip. This sheath cannot be tooled. All Horsewright sheaths are done in an Oil Tan finish.
The Pancake Sheath is designed to be carried in the front, on the hip, or in the small of the back ("SOB"Style). All Horsewright sheaths are done in an Oil Tan finish. The Pancake sheath can be tooled with your initials or brand.
