WHITE WOLF knife handmade by master Vasyl Dyachyk, order to buy in Ukraine, steel - M398™ 64 HRC

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Name of the knife: WHITE WOLF  knife handmade by master Vasyl Dyachik, order to buy in Ukraine, steel - M398™ 65 HRC
Knife type: Fixed blade
Brand: VASYL DYACHIK's handmade knife workshop

Model:  WHITE WOLF  knife handmade by master Vasyl Dyachyk, order to buy in Ukraine, steel - M398™ 64 HRC
Model number: 022
Country of birth: Ukraine
Craftsman: Vasyl Dyachik, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine  VASYL DYACHIK's handmade knife workshop
Best use: Multi-purpose: Hunting, Fishing, Tourism, Household, Carcass Splitting, Slicing, etc.
Knife condition: New
Price is with scabbard.

A sharpened knife is not a cold weapon.

Our knives are very sharp, so be very careful when opening and handling. We are not responsible for injuries related to the use of our knives.
Our products are intended for legal use by responsible buyers only. We will not sell our products to anyone under the age of 18.

Availability changes regularly, upon confirmation of your order we will inform you about the availability or time of readiness of the product. The product may differ slightly from the one shown in the photo.

Powder steel M398
Powder steel BOHLER M398 MICROCLEAN  is a new martensitic steel from the Swedish-Austrian concern Bohler-Uddeholm, which was developed and started to be produced in 2019. The increased content of Chromium provides it with good corrosion resistance, and the increased content of Vanadium provides the steel with extremely high wear resistance. The carbon content increased by 30% compared to its predecessor M390 steel and gave it a hardness of 63-64 units on the Rockwell scale. Today, steel M398 is considered one of the best powder stainless machines, which speaks for itself not only its characteristics, but also its price, which is quite high. Accordingly, be prepared for the fact that the cost of the finished knife cannot be low.

M398 powder steel is produced in accordance with European standards and has the following chemical composition and microstructure (considered in comparison with its predecessor M390 steel):

• Carbon (C, Carbon):  is one of the main parts of the steel production process, improves edge retention and increases viscosity; increases hardness and wear resistance.
• Silicon (Si, Silicon) and Manganese (Mn, Manganese):  used as standard deoxidizers and degassers to remove oxygen during metal melting, increase strength.
• Chromium (Cr, Chromium):  increases resistance to corrosion (at values ​​>11% makes the alloy rustproof), increases hardness and density.
• Molybdenum (Mo, Molybdenum):  increases hardness, strength, calcination and density; improves machinability and corrosion resistance.
• Vanadium (V, Vanadium):  increases strength, wear resistance, increases density and viscosity; increases corrosion resistance by increasing the oxide film; vanadium carbide inclusions are very hard. The presence of this metal in steel indicates its quality.
• Tungsten (W, Tungsten):  is the most refractory metal of all, used to add strength and viscosity, improves firing; retains hardness at high temperatures.

Due to the higher amount of primary carbides in M398 steel (about 30% by volume), the hardness, wear resistance and compressive strength of M398 are significantly increased.

The following properties are also characteristic of M 398 steel:

• - High level of corrosion resistance;
• - High strength;
• - extremely high wear resistance;
• - High stability during heat treatment;
• - good grinding;
• - good polishing;
• - High flammability and compressive strength.

Thus, the M398 Powder Steel Knives have exclusive handmade knives. They have excellent anti-corrosion properties and do not react with most alkalis and acids, that is, these knives do not require special care, which makes them a huge plus when used in nature, hunting, fishing and/or in extreme conditions*. Perhaps the only disadvantage of knives made of M398 steel is their cost, which is quite high and you have to be prepared for it.

It is worth remembering that when using a knife for its intended purpose and with careful handling, the knife will serve you for a very, very long time.

Well, you can buy a knife made of powder steel M398 on our website knife.net.ua or by contacting us by phone +380961711010

Disadvantages can be considered only the cost of the material, the difficulty of sharpening and grinding.

BOHLER M398 MICROCLEAN powder steel knife

It is worth remembering that when using the knife for its intended purpose and with careful handling, the knife will serve you for a very, very long time

Walrus tusk for handmade knife handle
How much is a walrus tusk worth today?

What is the real price for a walrus tusk, the cost of which is often unclear to the average person? How not to get into trouble, responding to ads with the headlines "buy a walrus tusk" or "buy a walrus tusk", how to find out how much a walrus tusk really costs? In order to get reliable answers to these questions, it is worth studying the modern demand for such a rare item as a walrus tusk, the price of which is significantly determined by size, as well as other factors. Taking into account these recommendations, you can count on the most favorable offer that can be given by those who want to buy a walrus tusk.

• It is worth knowing that the walrus tusk that you would like to sell must have maximum integrity, then its value will meet your best expectations.
• When selling, focus on the current exchange rate, which significantly affects how much a walrus tusk will cost, its price is formed taking into account exchange rate fluctuations.
• The competence of the experts who evaluate is very important in this matter: not every ad "I will buy a walrus tusk" is really backed by professionals, so you need to be careful and careful when choosing a buyer.

Products from walrus tusks

Rare hunters seek to buy a walrus tusk not only in its original form, souvenirs and products made of walrus tusk are no less popular and sought-after, the cost of which can also reach a decent amount, especially if they are antique items. The natural appeal of tusks, the peculiarities of their color and structure, embodied in objects of art, create a special atmosphere of luxury in any room. This makes products made of tusks a unique, status gift, relevant at all times, capable of becoming a value that can even be passed down as an inheritance. The most common products made by the peoples of the North that reflect their life and lifestyle are:

• knives with walrus tusk handles are very expensive and popular among collectors and hunters

• group and single animalistic images (bears, seals, deer);
• sculptures depicting a team of dogs;
• images of people in typical occupations, such as hunter;
• images of deities.

A walrus is  a very large animal with thick, wrinkled skin. Males have large skin growths on the neck and shoulders. The larger these growths, the more attractive they seem to females. The thickness of the skin reaches 10 cm, and subcutaneous fat - 15 cm. Males are much larger than females - the weight of some individuals reaches 2 tons, but usually does not exceed 800 - 1500 kg. Females weigh 500-800 kg on average. The length of adult walruses is 2-3.5 m.

Young walruses have dark brown skin color with yellowish hairs. Adult animals "go bald" over time, and their skin acquires a lighter shade. Old individuals become almost pink by the end of their lives.

A distinctive feature of these pinnipeds is huge tusks. Their length can reach 1 m. They help the animal when moving on a slippery surface and for breaking ice. Tusks are elongated upper canines that point downward. In males, they are larger and are used for battles with other males during the mating season. Males with the largest tusks occupy a dominant position in the herd.

The muzzle is wide, with thick stiff antennae-bristles on the upper lip. The eyes are small. The ear holes are hidden under the skin and there is no way out. The tail is small. The front flippers are well developed, allowing walruses to move more or less normally on land, unlike many other pinnipeds, which can only crawl on land.

There are three populations of walruses with slight external differences - the Pacific, Atlantic and Laptev Sea populations.

The Pacific population of walruses is the largest both in terms of number and size of animals. She lives on the northern coast of Eastern Siberia, on Wrangel Island, in northern Alaska. In winter, herds of walruses move south to the Bereng Sea, to Kamchatka and to the southern coast of Alaska. According to estimates, the population is 200,000 animals.

The Atlantic walrus is about a third smaller than its Pacific relatives. Lives in the north of Canada, Greenland and in the western region of the Russian Arctic. It was almost completely exterminated by man as a result of uncontrolled fishing. Estimated population size - 15,000 - 20,000 individuals.

The Laptiv walrus population is the smallest — about 5,000 individuals. It is isolated from other populations in the Laptev Sea and the Kara Sea.

The state of the population and the attitude towards people
In the 18th and 19th centuries. commercial fishing of the Atlantic walrus led to the almost complete disappearance of this animal. Currently, its hunting is prohibited everywhere, but some indigenous peoples of the north are allowed to harvest a small number of walruses, but necessarily for their own consumption, with a ban on selling the meat, fat or bones of the animal. For a European, walrus meat dishes do not seem tasty, but cooked walrus tongue is considered a delicacy.

Chukchi,  Yupik peoples (Far East of Russia) and Inuit (North America) consume walrus meat all winter, flippers are preserved and stored until spring, tusks and bones are used to make various tools, charms and ornaments. Waterproof thick skin - for finishing houses and boats. Modern cheap building materials are available in the far north, and walruses no longer play as important a role for survival as they did 100 years ago, but are still in demand for many indigenous peoples, and walrus skin carving and beading is an important art form.

The number of walrus populations is difficult to determine. The fecundity of animals and their mortality was not fully understood. Complicating the calculation are the complex climatic conditions of the walrus environment. The Pacific walrus is currently classified as "threatened" by the Endangered Species Act. The Atlantic walrus and the Laptev population are listed in the Red Book and are assigned to the second (decreasing numbers) and third (rare) groups of rarity, respectively.

The consequences of global warming are another subject of concern for zoologists. The volume and thickness of pack ice (at least 3 meters thick and older than 2 years) is constantly decreasing, which affects the birth rate of animals and the disappearance of their usual habitats.

According to various estimates, the number of all walrus populations is 200-250 thousand.

Interesting facts about walruses

• During the last ice age, walruses were distributed up to 37 degrees north latitude. This is evidenced by the remains found, dated to the age of 28,000 years. near San Francisco in the USA. The northern border of the African continent, Greece, Japan, and Turkey is located at the same latitude.
• Despite their large size, walruses are sometimes attacked by killer whales.
• In strong currents, walruses cling to the edge of the ice with their tusks, keeping themselves under water. They also help animals to climb high ice. This use of tusks gave walruses the generic name Odobenus rosmarus, which is translated from Greek as "one who walks on teeth."
• The stomach of the walrus is so large that the peoples of the north made waterproof capes from it.
• In cold water, the animal's blood vessels are greatly reduced, which makes the animal's skin almost white.