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Home Products Trailhead XL - Ironwood Burl & Nickel Silver - San-Mai High-Carbon Damascus w/ 52100 Core

Trailhead XL - Ironwood Burl & Nickel Silver - San-Mai High-Carbon Damascus w/ 52100 Core

by Schenk Knives

SKU 1156594

Date Added 10/28/2026

# Available This product is out of stock

Original price $1,295.00

Price $1,020.00

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Overview

Forged in our Idaho shop, the Custom Trailhead XL is a masterfully crafted blade built for both extreme conditions and generations of use. This knife features our in-house san-mai high carbon Damascus steel, hand-forged from 1080 and 15N20 to achieve superior edge retention, toughness, and striking visual appeal.

The handle is made from an exceptional piece of ironwood burl, paired with nickel silver bolsters that are precision-cut at a 45-degree angle for enhanced durability and craftsmanship. Hand-contoured to provide unmatched comfort and a truly custom feel, the handle is designed for extended use in any environment.

Accompanying this fine blade is a hand-tooled leather sheath, crafted from 8oz English bridle saddle skirting leather sourced from Wickett & Craig USA. The sheath is wet-formed by our skilled leatherworkers to ensure a secure and snug fit.

Designed to stand the test of time and perform in the most demanding situations, the Custom Trailhead XL is more than just a knife—it’s a legacy.
TRAILHEAD XL KEY FEATURES: Hollow Ground Blade | Ironwood Handle | Nickel Silver Bolster | Custom Hand Tooled & Wet-Formed Leather Sheath

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

TOTAL LENGTH: 7.75”

BLADE LENGTH: 3.25”

HANDLE LENGTH: 4.50"

WIDTH: 1.40"

BLADE THICKNESS: .144"

KNIFE WEIGHT: 5.60 oz

BLADE TYPE: Drop Point

BLADE STEEL: San-Mai High-Carbon Damascus w/ 52100 Core

BLADE GRIND: Hollow

HANDLE MATERIAL: Ironwood Burl w/ Red G10 Liners

BOLSTER MATERIAL: 45 degree Nickel Silver

HANDLE FINISH: Hand Contoured & Finished

HARDWARE: Mosaic Pins

SHEATH TYPE: Hand Tooled Dyed Leather, Belt Loop

SHEATH WEIGHT: 1.80 oz

CARRY ORIENTATION: Right, Vertical

Comes with a hand tooled brown leather sheath. New condition.

Product Details

Blade Length 3.5

Overall Length 7.75

Weight (oz) 5.6

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Knife Type Full Tang, Has Sheath

Blade Material 52100, San Mai, Damascus

Blade Details Drop Point

Handle Material Wood, Metallic

About the Maker

Schenk Knives

Schenk Knives was founded in 1965 by Norman F. Schenk, in a small lapidary shop in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Having no experience or formal training, Norm learned by doing. His first custom knives were a bit rough, but Norm continued to create custom knives and eventually taught knife making at the university level. In 1991 Norm founded Two Finger Knife as a dedicated Damascus steel forging, blade making, and OEM (original equipment manufacturer) production shop, staffed by custom knife makers and free hand blade grinders. After years of making custom knives, blades, and finished production knives for some of the country’s most well-respected knife companies, it was time to make a change. Norm wanted to raise the bar, and brought in his son Zane to expand the OEM and custom knife business. Schenk Knives continued to operate as a custom knife shop, and in 2012 designed their own line of high-performance knives that were marketed to a local and online customer base. For 55 years, professional guides, survivalists, polar expeditions, military personnel, and all those who expect the best performance possible from their knives have turned to Schenk Knives. Customers worldwide rely on Schenk Knives to provide custom quality in a factory knife, fair pricing, high performance, and integrity in workmanship and customer service. Our customers continued satisfaction is a testament to the dedication and hard work Schenk Knives puts into every knife.

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