Halcyon ~ Vanadis 8
The Vanadis 8 Halcyon is an elegant, leaf-bladed Wilderness Knife featuring a full-tang handle of Stabilized Myrtle Burl, Ziricote, & Brass. The handle features an enforced lanyard hole.
The Vanadis 8 Halycon includes a a leather cord and a wet-molded, waxed leather sheath that may sit on one’s right hip. (For a left-handed sheath a custom order is required)
Uddeholm Vanadis 8 SuperClean is a rare, Swedish, high-carbon steel boasting extreme toughness while maintaining impressive edge retention. The unique, powder metallurgy used in its production allows for incredible edge retention without sacrificing toughness. This makes for powerful, high-carbon blades that are designed for longevity and excellent performance, perfect for use in the field under a wide range of conditions when properly cared for. As this is not a stainless steel, use in wet conditions, particularly exposure to saltwater, should be limited unless the owner practices diligence in keeping the blade dry and oiled. When properly appreciated, this steel will out-perform the vast majority of stainless steels.
Typical Vanadis 8 Analysis
Carbon - 2.3%
Silicone - 0.4%
Manganese - O.4%
Chromium - 4.8%
Molybdenum- 3.6%
Vanadium - 8.0%
Knife Specifications
Full Tang
Myrtle Burl, Leather, Ziricote, & Brass Handle
Blade Thickness: 5mm
Blade Width: 37mm
Blade Length: 127mm
Full Length: 256mm
Handle Length: 123mm
Weight: 258g
Weight with Sheath: 354g
The Vanadis 8 Halcyon is an elegant, leaf-bladed Wilderness Knife featuring a full-tang handle of Stabilized Myrtle Burl, Ziricote, & Brass. The handle features an enforced lanyard hole.
The Vanadis 8 Halycon includes a a leather cord and a wet-molded, waxed leather sheath that may sit on one’s right hip. (For a left-handed sheath a custom order is required)
Uddeholm Vanadis 8 SuperClean is a rare, Swedish, high-carbon steel boasting extreme toughness while maintaining impressive edge retention. The unique, powder metallurgy used in its production allows for incredible edge retention without sacrificing toughness. This makes for powerful, high-carbon blades that are designed for longevity and excellent performance, perfect for use in the field under a wide range of conditions when properly cared for. As this is not a stainless steel, use in wet conditions, particularly exposure to saltwater, should be limited unless the owner practices diligence in keeping the blade dry and oiled. When properly appreciated, this steel will out-perform the vast majority of stainless steels.
Typical Vanadis 8 Analysis
Carbon - 2.3%
Silicone - 0.4%
Manganese - O.4%
Chromium - 4.8%
Molybdenum- 3.6%
Vanadium - 8.0%
Knife Specifications
Full Tang
Myrtle Burl, Leather, Ziricote, & Brass Handle
Blade Thickness: 5mm
Blade Width: 37mm
Blade Length: 127mm
Full Length: 256mm
Handle Length: 123mm
Weight: 258g
Weight with Sheath: 354g
The Vanadis 8 Halcyon is an elegant, leaf-bladed Wilderness Knife featuring a full-tang handle of Stabilized Myrtle Burl, Ziricote, & Brass. The handle features an enforced lanyard hole.
The Vanadis 8 Halycon includes a a leather cord and a wet-molded, waxed leather sheath that may sit on one’s right hip. (For a left-handed sheath a custom order is required)
Uddeholm Vanadis 8 SuperClean is a rare, Swedish, high-carbon steel boasting extreme toughness while maintaining impressive edge retention. The unique, powder metallurgy used in its production allows for incredible edge retention without sacrificing toughness. This makes for powerful, high-carbon blades that are designed for longevity and excellent performance, perfect for use in the field under a wide range of conditions when properly cared for. As this is not a stainless steel, use in wet conditions, particularly exposure to saltwater, should be limited unless the owner practices diligence in keeping the blade dry and oiled. When properly appreciated, this steel will out-perform the vast majority of stainless steels.
Typical Vanadis 8 Analysis
Carbon - 2.3%
Silicone - 0.4%
Manganese - O.4%
Chromium - 4.8%
Molybdenum- 3.6%
Vanadium - 8.0%
Knife Specifications
Full Tang
Myrtle Burl, Leather, Ziricote, & Brass Handle
Blade Thickness: 5mm
Blade Width: 37mm
Blade Length: 127mm
Full Length: 256mm
Handle Length: 123mm
Weight: 258g
Weight with Sheath: 354g