{"product_id":"cudeman-138-dp","title":"Cudeman 138-DP Curly Birch","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCudeman Nordic 138-DP: curly birch knife with mirror polish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCudeman Nordic\u003c\/strong\u003e (reference 138-DP) is an outdoor and hunting knife that carries on the legacy of the third exclusive project Cudeman developed for the Spanish edged-weapons forum Foro Armas Blancas, known as \u003cstrong\u003eFAB III\u003c\/strong\u003e. That earlier edition with leather spacers left a memory hard to match, and this renewed version answers the demand by combining a traditional Scandinavian character with mechanical adjustments of millimetric precision. It is designed for anyone seeking warmth, cutting control and a piece that stands apart from anything industrial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt weighs around 150 grams and features a mirror-polished finish that instantly evokes the spirit of the outdoors. This is a tool aimed at the most demanding enthusiasts of sporting cutlery, capable of serving as a fine working instrument and, at the same time, as a collector's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDefining features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGap-free assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e the A-304 stainless steel bolsters are CNC-machined, so the whole knife fits together precisely and leaves no gaps where dirt can build up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean, precise cutting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 10 cm flat-grind blade glides through wood and food with great smoothness, making it easy to stay in control during detailed tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e at roughly 150 grams it becomes a nimble companion that won't tire you out over long days in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e the hand-worked wood and the mirror-polished blade result in a collector's piece that is perfectly suited to real use in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteel and edge performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made from Austrian \u003cstrong\u003eBohler N-695\u003c\/strong\u003e steel with a hardness of 59\/60 HRc. This high-end alloy offers excellent edge retention, enough to withstand long carving or dressing sessions. The mirror polish is not merely decorative: being a very smooth surface, it reinforces the steel's natural corrosion resistance. To bring back an edge of this hardness it is best to use diamond stones or fine ceramics, which restore the cutting edge without damaging the blade's polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and strength\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the classic hidden-tang models, the Nordic features a \u003cstrong\u003ethreaded full tang\u003c\/strong\u003e: the steel runs the full length of the handle and is fixed into the end bolster by means of a solid steel threaded inner sleeve. This internal solution provides remarkable structural strength, though it does not make the knife suitable for batoning. It is worth remembering that this is an outdoor knife with a flat grind; it is not designed for extreme prying or for the batoning technique, practices that can cause breakage not covered by the warranty as they are considered misuse. A Formula 1 single-seater is not designed to run a rally in Finland either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandle and control in use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is a piece of craftsmanship made from a solid block of \u003cstrong\u003eFinnish curly birch\u003c\/strong\u003e, shaped and polished entirely by hand and interspersed with two black leather washers on which the bolsters rest, also hand-polished. This Nordic wood is warm and pleasant to the touch, conforms to the shape of the hand and provides a firm grip with no uncomfortable friction points. The arrangement of the bolsters balances the weight towards the centre and gives it remarkable agility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSheath and carry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrying is entrusted to a Spanish-made \u003cstrong\u003ebrown leather sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e in a holster-style format. The knife sits very deep and is almost completely protected, which ensures very good friction retention and silent carry, ideal for moving discreetly through the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional outdoor work and carving:\u003c\/strong\u003e the flat grind and ergonomic handle let you work wood with the precision characteristic of the Scandinavian style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHunting and light dressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e the very clean, sharp N-695 steel is well suited to careful field dressing and to preparing food at camp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive collecting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a piece with history and luxury finishes, fit both for the display cabinet and for use out in nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaring for the curly birch:\u003c\/strong\u003e as it is a porous natural wood fitted with leather washers, store the knife somewhere thoroughly dry. Avoid getting the handle wet so the materials do not swell and the precision fit of the CNC machining is not affected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning the polished steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e wash the blade with soap and water using only the soft side of the scourer or a microfibre cloth, and dry it straight away so as not to scratch the mirror finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChecking the assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e inspect the lanyard pin and keep the area around the bolsters free of sand or abrasive particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaring for the sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e from time to time apply horse grease to the holster-style sheath to keep the outer leather supple and protected against the elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCudeman Nordic (138-DP)\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together the tradition of Spanish cutlery and the soul of the forests of northern Europe. 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