Shade Indonesia Little Ronin - OD Green Micarta - Darkwash Brute de Forge Hand Forged 5160 Blade #1

5160 Fixed Blade with Micarta Handles

The Little Ronin is a scaled-down version of Shade Indonesia's larger 17-inch Ronin, built for users who want the same chopping power in a more manageable package. At just under 16 inches overall, it works as a camp knife or light field chopper for anyone who wants a hand-forged blade without the bulk of a full-size sword.

Blade

The 9-inch blade is hand forged from 5160 spring steel with a Darkwash Brute de Forge finish, which leaves the hammer marks from forging visible on the blade face rather than grinding them smooth. 5160 is a low-alloy steel prized for toughness and shock resistance, making it well suited to chopping tasks where a harder, more brittle steel might chip. At 0.250 inches thick, this blade carries enough mass behind the edge for real chopping work.

Handle

The handle is Micarta, a resin-impregnated linen or canvas composite known for its durability and secure grip, even when wet or covered in grease. At 6.75 inches long and paired with a full tang, the handle gives a stable, substantial grip that suits heavier use. Overall weight comes in at 24.8 ounces.

Carry

The Little Ronin ships with a leather sheath for belt carry. As a fixed blade with full-tang construction, the blade and handle form one solid piece, ready to draw and go.

Made in Indonesia.

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1. Specs:
2. Overall Length: 15.75" (400.05mm)
3. Blade Length: 9" (228.6mm)
4. Blade Thickness: 0.250" (6.35mm)
5. Handle Length: 6.75"
6. Blade Steel: Hand Forged 5160
7. Blade Finish: Darkwash Brute de Forge
8. Handle Material: Micarta
9. Handle Thickness: 1" (25.4mm)
10. Tang: Full
11. Weight: 24.8oz
12. Country of Origin: Indonesia
13. Sheath: Leather