Barf Colored Hunter by Sam
Somewhere in a Minnesota forge, a man named Sam looked at a perfectly good piece of spalted maple, reached for a dye bottle, and thought: "You know what this needs? The color of gas station vomit." And thus, the Barf Colored Hunter was born.
To be fair to Sam, the blade is absolutely incredible. 80CRV2 high-carbon steel, hand-forged, oil quenched, and sharp enough to make you question your life choices. Sam clearly put all of his talent into the steel and absolutely none of it into color theory.
The Handle (Bless His Heart)
Military green dyed spalted maple — and we use "military green" loosely. Think less "Army Ranger" and more "something your dog ate and then regretted." It's a bold choice. A brave choice. A choice that only a man named Sam could make with full confidence and zero hesitation.
To Sam's credit, it does have a secure grip. Probably because no one wants to drop something this aggressively colored on their foot.
The Blade (Where Sam Actually Tried)
Steel: 80CRV2 high-carbon — exceptional toughness, deep edge retention, and zero connection to the handle's aesthetic decisions
Profile: Drop-point, optimized for field dressing, skinning, and pretending you didn't notice the color
Heat Treatment: Oil quenched for maximum strength — unlike Sam's commitment to conventional color palettes
The Sheath (A Mercy)
Custom dyed leather sheath included — so you can cover the handle up when company comes over.
One-of-a-Kind (Thank Goodness)
Each knife bears unique forge marks and handle figure. No two are exactly alike, and no one is asking Sam to make another one quite like this.
The Bottom Line
This is a genuinely exceptional hunting knife made by a genuinely talented bladesmith who should never, ever be left unsupervised near a dye bath. The steel is heirloom quality. The handle is a conversation starter. Together, they are unforgettable — for better or worse.
Own a piece of Sam's legacy. Your grandchildren will ask where the heck you got it. You won’t have a great story, you’ll just have a story.
Want to Forge Your Own?
Heritage Designs offers the Hunter Knife Class so you can forge your own blade — and unlike Sam, you can pick whatever handle color you want. The bar is on the floor. Clear it easily.