The Starnater Reliant Woodsman's Knife

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Eddie has spent many years designing and perfecting the exact knife that he wants on his belt out in the woods. It has been a long road getting this knife just right, and he's very excited that it has come to fruition at last. 

The S.R.W.K. comes in an ambidextrous leather sheath that can be worn in either a vertical or horizontal carry, and in keeping with our commitment and practice of bringing you high-quality AND affordability, is priced at under $200!

Heavy-duty enough to chop down a small tree or rough out a bow, yet with a delicate enough edge to carve a bowdrill notch or trap parts — and awful pretty to boot!

To all of you who have been waiting so patiently for so long, now is the time to act! We have placed our first order with the knife-maker and he has advised us that it should be ready to ship to us in around the beginning of April. Many of you have told us that you want to get in on this first bunch so don't delay!

The S.R.W.K. is Currently Sold Out
(If you wish to be contacted when the next batch is ready for pre-order send Julie an e-mail to let us know.)

All About the S.R.W.K.

The full-tang blade on the Starnater Reliant Woodsman's Knife is made from 1/4 inch CM154 stainless steel, providing a heavy-duty blade that can be used to chop, split, and carve. The polished hollow-ground edge sweeps out to an delicate point that is capable of fine detail work, such as carving trap parts and bowdrill notches.

As a special "bonus" feature, the tip of the S.R.W.K. has been designed at a 45 degree angle — the perfect size for a bowdrill or hand drill notch — so you will always have your notch template with you, no matter where you are.
The grind is designed in a way that when used for splitting, the knife edge is in contact with the wood for the minimum amount of time. Within about a half an inch the thicker part of the blade takes over the work, leaving the edge free and clear and without further risk.

The spine of the blade has a slight sweeping curve coming up to a ridge two inches behind the tip. This is so that when you are using a piece of wood to hit the back of the knife when choppingor splitting, it will have better purchase and be less likely to slip off, giving you more control and creating more efficiency with each blow.
The back of the blade is left square to facilitate scraping functions such as removing plant fibers or using a "metal match". This feature also porvides an ergonomic handhold so the knife can be used to remove wood as with a draw knife.

The Blade

Eddie tried out prototypes made from several different steels, and after comparing edge retention, ease of sharpening, durability, ease of maintenance, and cost, chose to have the S.R.W.K. made from 154CM Stainless steel. For our purposes, this one outperformed the rest by far in bringing you the best performance for a reasonable cost!

A tough steel that can stand a lot of punishment, Eddie roughed out an entire greenwood bow with this knife, and it was still shaving sharp! After much further abuse (cutting tin cans) the edge finally had to be touched up, and it returned to it's sharpest quickly and easily.

The Handle

Made from micarta (a resin-infused fiber compound) there are no worries about the grips succumbing to the rigors of weather or rot. Since the S.R.W.K. is designed to be a knife that gets a lot of outdoor use, this was an important consideration.
The scales are smoth and comfortable in your hand, without the stress of expanding and contracting in heat and cold (as happens with wood handles) they will remain that way for years to come, without worry over splinters coming up or gaps developing that could cause blisters - both important to avoid whenever possible out in the woods.

The Sheath

Each Starnater Reliant Woodsman's Knife comes with a heavy-duty leather sheath. Perfect for either left- or right-handed people, it is designed to be worn in a horizontal carry and will fit any standard-sized belt. However, for those of you who, like Eddie & Julie, rarely wear a belt, the attachment point at the top of the sheath will allow you to easily add a carabeener for vertical carry mode on a belt-loop or for carrying on the outside of your gear.
Also a great spot to attach a fire striker or ferrocerium fire starting rod (as shown). The attachement point is large enough to accomodate both a carabeener and a metal match, making it even more versatile! (Carabeener & striker not included.)

Ordering Your S.R.W.K.

The S.R.W.K. is currently out of stock
We are not expecting another batch of S.R.W.K.'s until at least May so if you have been wanting your own Woodsman's Knife send us an e-mail and we will contact you when the next batch is ready for pre-order. As always, these knives are hand-made in small batches and we expect the next one to sell out just as quickly.

PAYING BY CHECK or MONEY ORDER
If you would prefer to pay "offline", please print out the S.R.W.K. Order Form. (Adobe Acrobat is required.) Fill it out completely and mail it along with your check or money order (made out to Practical Primitive), to the address on our Contact page. If you are paying in full please add the appropriate shipping charges.
NOTE: New Jersey residents are required to add 7% sales tax.

SHIPPING TO U.S. and CANADA
All knives will be sent via USPS Priority mail. A maximum of 2 knives can fit into one box. Please add the appropriate shipping amount ONLY if you are paying in full. If you wish your order to ship with $195.00 Insurance coverage please choose that option. (Practical Primitive assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen or damaged packages.)

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
For international destinations please make yourselft aware of any and all import rules, taxes and fees prior to placing your order. You will be responsible for any and all customs and import fees and taxes, and Practical Primitive can take no responsibility for any loss or confiscation due to any import rules, regulations and/or restrictions for your country.

(Orders shipped within New Jersey are subject to 7% Sales Tax)

Thanks for your order!

If you have any questions about the S.R.W.K., or about placing an order please feel free
to contact us and we'll answer all questions as best we can.