I was recently given a Hendrix knife by a friend who had gone to BLADE, I thought it was a pretty nice knife, but after playing around with it some more, it is more than just a "nice knife". The Hendrix blade balance and overall feel is fantastic, and having a leather sheath instead of plastic reminds me of when I was a boy running around with knives in the middle of the woods. Leather is quiet, and doesn't make noise when it slaps into something hard.
Wayne Hendrix states he uses "ATS 34 (154 cm) which is professionally heat treated to a Rockwell C Hardness of 58-60. This steel is one of the best corrosion resistant steels available today with edge holding characteristics that are desirable in a working knife." There are a lot of upper end knives using this steel, and for good reason. It holds a very good edge, is tough, and has a nice high Rockwell C hardness. This blade is smooth, free of imperfections and has a finish like a mirror. I had to use black paper in front of the blade when I shot the picture otherwise all you would have seen was glare.
Hendrix knives are hollow ground to keep sharpening easy, and maintain a sharper edge longer. The blade themselves stay thick, and have a fully tapered tang. Guards are made of Stainless Steel. Sheathes are made from 8 or 9oz vegetable tanned leather. All sheaths are wet formed to the knives, and later dipped in oil and harness dressing.
Wayne Hendrix is known for for his hunting and fishing knives, and are worth a look, especially if you are into custom knives.
Wayne and Ruby Hendrix
9636 Burton's Ferry Hwy.
Allendale, SC 29810
Phone: (803) 584-3825
Email: knives@barnwellsc.com
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