{"product_id":"bale-and-ale-sampler","title":"Bale and Ale Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis slipjoint pocket knife is modeled after the historic Cotton Sampler specialty pattern produced for grading cotton bales after cotton had been compressed into bales upon leaving the gin. The wide, spatulated tip was for digging into the bale and the flat section by the tang was intended for rolling fibers with the thumb to determine quality. I’ve added a bottle opener to that section for added functionality while hearkening back to a piece of history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife features blade steel of hand rubbed satin finished high carbon 52100, kiln heat treated to target a hardness of 60 HRC. The cutting edge is 2-1\/2,” handle is 4-5\/8,” and overall open length is 8-1\/8.” The handle scales are stabilized spalted flame maple with an ebony wood shield, nickel silver bolsters, and brass liners and hardware. Flush in all three positions but the mid-swing action is a little tight. It will break in over time and still snaps closed with a vengeance. Matching lanyard bead. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Oak Custom Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53653997682987,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8696\/6059\/files\/9F20CEE5-9142-488F-BB47-BB20E21DAC54.jpg?v=1780928190","url":"https:\/\/redoakcustomknives.com\/products\/bale-and-ale-sampler","provider":"Red Oak Custom Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}