Bona Knives Wilk Satin & Karelian Birch

Bona Knives Wilk Satin & Karelian Birch custom knife is a product that can certainly be described as men’s jewelry.

Bona Knives – The Art Of Harmony

Since many years, Bona Knives has been creating extraordinary knives that have the character of talismans for many of their users. The knives and sheaths designed by the knifemaker have many executive nuances that we can pick up over time, and we can only guess the meanings of some of them. In Marcin Bona’s Art of Harmony, every detail is “for something”! This makes communing with its products and “discovering” them every day an amazing adventure in itself. Bona Knives – Marcin Bona apart from the product,  provides inspiration, a story and a coherent concept. It is not without reason that many consider his works to be cult.

About presented execution of Wilk knife

Custom execution

Presented Wilk knife was made as a custom execution. This means that only single piece like shown was made. Wilk custom knife has features that are not repeated in other versions. Each Wilk is different.

Blade with exceptional shape and grind

Wilk is a custom knife with a hidden tang construction. The knife’s blade is shaped in harpoon style with flat grind. On the cutting edge, we notice a recurve, useful, for example, when planing, etc., where we can control the blade over the material. The knife has an upper blade about 2/3 of its length. A double-sided cutting edge with a rather narrow point means that the knife has exceptional penetrating properties (useful, among others, in the hunting profession). 1/3 of the length of the upper edge of the knife (spine) is formed into a full-width ridge, which is useful as a support for the thumb during cuts requiring pressure or as a flint scraper (the edges of the spine of the blade have been slightly rounded so as not to cut yourself, and yet still work efficiently with the element sparkling).

The D2 steel used as the core of the construction is a material appreciated by many users due to very good sharpness and easy sharpening when blunted. It is a steel that copes fairly well with the rust phenomenon. It is often named as the least rusty among tool steels. D2 properly cared for and sharpened works very long and effectively.

Blade finish – horizontal satin made by hands is very effective and fits perfectly with the entire aesthetic design.

Stabilized wood handle

The handle is made of very durable stabilized wood (karelian birch), has a streamlined shape, very nicely arranged in the hand. The blade with the handle is a great looking whole with optimal weight and perfect proportions. The knife has a guard and a cross made of alpaca (alpacca), i.e. new silver*. The pins in the handle are also made of alpacca. The handguard, of course, has a function that improves safety during work. Namely, it minimizes the risk of your hand slipping on the blade during work, thus preventing possible injuries.

*Alpaca (alpacca), also known by other names such as argentan, new silver, white silver is a high-nickel brass – a silvery-white metal alloy resembling a noble metal in appearance.

Handmade natural leather sheath

The knife set includes a handmade sheath made of natural vegetable tanned leather. The leather has an individual texture made by the creator. The color consistent with the entire design was given by a knifemaker with the use of natural paints. The sheaths has a belt loop and is ultimately carried vertically at the waist.

Specification

• Blade: fixed blade (hidden tang); harpoon blade with flat grind; curved cutting edge
• Steel: D2 (60-61 HRC); finish: handmade horizontal satin
• Handle: stabilized wood and additions
• Sheath: vegetable tanned natural leather
• Contents: knife, leather sheath, wooden packaging box
• Dimensions: total length: 272 mm | 10.70″; blade length: 139 mm | 5.47″, blade thickness: 3,9 mm | 0.15″; handle length: 133 mm | 5.23″
• Weight: 195 g | 6.87 oz without sheath, 306 g | 12.04 oz with sheath
• Producer: Bona Knives, Poland

Warranty

Knives are covered by a lifetime warranty. This warranty provides protection against defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty applies to both the knife and its sheath. If the product covered by this warranty fails due to a manufacturing defect the producer will repair it without charge, or replace it, at our discretion. Only original, unaltered and unmodified items are covered by this warranty.

The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, improper care, negligence, normal wear and tear, or the natural breakdown of colors and materials over an extended period of time and use. Damage not covered under the warranty may be repaired for a reasonable rate. In such cases, a fee will be also charged for shipping.

If you have any questions please contact us.

Maintenance

1. Remember! Every of our knives are extremely sharp, so be careful when handling them!
2. Do not use your knife for something besides it’s intended purpose! Do not use the knife as a can opener, screwdriver, chisel, hammer, crowbar etc.
3. After using your knife with sea water, blood, fruits or other corrosive mediums, always rinse the knife with fresh water and dry it off.
4. Do not wash the knife with harder chemicals or in the dishwasher. This may damage or destroy the knife.
5. Before storing your knife, apply thin film of high-quality gun oil or special knife oil or wax to knives. We recommend that you always keep your knife and sheath clean and dry when not in use.
6. Always keep your knife sharp, so it can always take care of you.