Drop Point Hunter Sword 5 7/8" blade of 1086M

5 7/8" blade of 1086M carbon steel

Maker's blade stamp looks like YCR with antlers on the Y

this knife was published on page 112 of the first edition of Knife Digest from 1974 and includes a copy of this book

Black Zytel handle

Made in late 2020

Drop Point Hunter Sword 5 7/8" blade of 1086M4" blade of 154CM, mirror polish, 8 1 4" overall length Stainless steel guard Ironwood handle with brass, red, and black spacers African blackwood pommel Leather belt sheath Made in 2005, near mint condition (blade shows very light sharpening marks along the cutting edge) This knife was custom made by Dozier an emulates a Loveless drop point, including the steel Loveless liked best, and a mirror polish.