A knife used for wood carving and meat or fish cutting. It is one of the most recognizable objects in Yakutia. Typically, they are forged stick-tang blades with a chisel grind and have a fuller (or a groove) on one side of the blade. Asymmetrical geometry is used because it allows the blade to be sharpened faster and more easily. Also, it keeps the knife afloat in water.
Blade
Unlike some other knives that are designed for specific tasks, Yakut knife blades are all-purpose. They are very sharp and can be used for wood carving, meat or fish cutting, and as a part of traditional Yakutian attire. The knife handle is made from birch burl, which is thick and egg-shaped in cross-section. It fits comfortably in the hand and can be used with gloves. The knife also has a curved front edge that makes it easier to cut leather.
The asymmetrical geometry of the blade provides an excellent bite when cutting wood with the convex bevel side, but is somewhat less effective when planing or asporting material and flattening the edges, especially at the front curve. The knife has been sharpened with six passes on Bark River white compound. It comes with a leather sheath that has a horizontal attachment to the belt. The knife is handmade in Slovakia. It contains approximately 160 layers of damascus.
Handle
The handle of this knife is made from birch burl, which protects the hand in extreme cold, such as that experienced by hunters in Siberia. The curved shape of the handle is also comfortable in the hand. The blade is forged from high-carbon chromium die tool steel and is highly resistant to wear and compressive loads. It is one of the best-known and most popular steels used to produce hunting knives.
The tang of the knife is secured by a rocker bar and a small pin. Excessive stress on the blade can shear these hooks, rendering the knife useless. To prevent this, the manufacturer reinforces these hooks with fiberglass or Kevlar. The knife is also fitted with a bolster and a sheath. The sheath is crafted from cow leather. To maintain the quality of your knife, we recommend following these simple guidelines:
Sheath
The yakut knife is a traditional Russian hunting knife. It is used by the Sakha people, who inhabit eastern Siberia in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). The yakut knife is the Siberian counterpart of the Finnish puukko and Swedish brukskniv. The blade of a yakut knife is generally asymmetrical with a left convex bevel and a right flat one. It is traditionally forged from locally sourced iron ore by Yakutian knife blacksmiths. The handle is usually crafted from birch burl and is thick and egg-shaped in cross section. It fits comfortably in the hand and can be used wearing gloves.
A yakut knife is often paired with a sheath made from leather or cowhide. It is typically sewed to the hilt using a stitching pony, which can be made out of a 2X4. The sheath is designed to protect the blade from moisture and corrosion. It is also lightweight and easy to maintain. It can be cleaned using a mild detergent and hot water.
Weight
A unique feature of Yakut knives is that they are asymmetrical. They have a dollar on one side, while the other is absolutely straight. The dollar helps to save iron and prevents the knife from bending. The knife is a very important tool in the life of the Yakut people. It is used to cut, skin, and even kill animals. It also has many uses around the house. The knife is usually passed down from generation to generation. Typical Yakut knives have a forged blade with a chisel grind, 4-5 inches in length, and a thick egg-shaped handle made from birch burr or burl. The knife is traditionally worn in a leather sheath. It is used for general bushcrafting, carving, and fish or meat cutting. The knife can also be used as a weapon in case of an emergency. It is also often used as a part of the Yakut ethnic costume.
Conclusion
A specialized knife used in fishing and water sports. It is also worn with traditional yakuts ethnic dress as a decorative item. In his Hugo and Nebula-winning debut, The Windup Girl, Paolo Bacigalupi imagined a 23rd century in which commerce runs amok over the basic, biological building blocks of life. In The Water Knife, he explores the same themes on a grander scale.
