This is the second release in Browning's Mastersmith Collection. This collection will include knife designs from five of the most prestigious bladesmiths in the country; Bailey Bradshaw, Jerry Fisk, John Fitch, Joseph Keeslar and James Crowell. Each knifemaker has earned Mastersmith rank with the American Bladesmith Society. In late February, we introduced the first of the knives being produced to designs from these five men, a folder designed by Bailey Bradshaw. This Joe Keesler designed hunter is the second release. Over the next several months, Browning will release a knife designed by the three remaining men. As with Browning's Living History series, we will take orders for those three remaining knives and deliver them as they become available. Each model is limited to 500 pieces and each knife is serial numbered. (Sorry, no choice of serial number.)
The Keesler Hunter has a 5-1/2" satin finished drop point blade of high-carbon tool steel at 57-59 Rc. The Birdseye Maple handle scales are pinned to the full tang with four copper pins and are separated from the tang with copper liners. Ringed stainless steel bolsters finish the handle. These are stock removal knives made in the United States. Measures 9-1/2" from tip to butt and weighs 7.3 oz. Suggested retail price is $375.00.