Custom Stuart Mitchell #126 Deval Bushcrafter

[JonathanD]

SOLD Custom Bushcrafter in 01 steel @ Rc 59/60 120mm blade, 105mm handle with stabalised curly birch slabs and black fibre liners, stainless steel fittings, leather sheath. Beautiful knife from Stu that has been used and not abused and has a true flat mirror polished scandi grind. No defects in anyway, sheath shows light use with a nick from the blade on front surface, otherwise superb condition. The slabss on the knife are like new with no nicks scrapes or dints and have an amazing depth of pattern. As they are stabalised and impregnated with resin, they will not warp and can take much more abuse and damp conditions than untreated wood. Firesteel included. Loads of pictures....

Comes complete with case, guarantee/certificate etc...

Satin bead blasted finish....

£195 wanted (£100 less than it cost in 2008), which includes RMSD and PP fees.SOLD

More pictures here...

http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a77/darkcrown_1969/Deval Bushcrafter/

 

[JonathanD]

More pics...

 

[JonathanD]

Now Sold, all bought 'n paid for.... gone :vio:

 

[Ratbag]

Phew! I was weakening, and I definately haven't got the money

That design just ticks all the boxes for me, fantastic

Rat

 

[JonathanD]

Few more where that came from mate. Unfortunately though, they ain't for sale. I'm sure Stu would make one for you when you are flush

 

[bushwacker bob]

So why did you sell the prettiest one?

 

[JonathanD]

So why did you sell the prettiest one?

I'm complicated I've also started to move away from scandi grinds and like Stus full flat with this design. Here's his latest, tis sweeet.

 

[bushwacker bob]

I'm complicated I've also started to move away from scandi grinds and like Stus full flat with this design. Here's his latest, tis sweeet.

Tis veritable bushcraft eyecandy.
Stuarts work is perfect and your design is up with it. That is the best knife I've seen for a long time.

 

[phill_ue]

Tis veritable bushcraft eyecandy.
Stuarts work is perfect and your design is up with it. That is the best knife I've seen for a long time.

Hmmm, not too sure about that! Probably personal opinion, but the blade seems to be very deep. Not quite sure what the hump is for either! The scales are nice though, very shiny!

 

[JonathanD]

Hmmm, not too sure about that! Probably personal opinion, but the blade seems to be very deep. Not quite sure what the hump is for either! The scales are nice though, very shiny!

Hump.. HUMP!!!! You heathen. That'd be a thumb/palm ramp. The blade is deep, I choke up on a blade better if it's slightly deeper than norm cos' of my long fingers.

 

[bushwacker bob]

Hmmm, not too sure about that! Probably personal opinion, but the blade seems to be very deep. Not quite sure what the hump is for either! The scales are nice though, very shiny!

You are correct, that was my personal opinion. I prefer flat grinds and wider blades. I have seen and handled lots of Stuarts knives and have never seen a flaw in any of them, which, in my opinion, makes his work, perfect.
I think Jonathon may agree with me, tho many would prefer a thicker,straighter, woodlore style knife in case they need to fell some trees.

 

[phill_ue]

I prefer the Tom Brown Tracker myself!

 

[Celt_Ginger]

Perfect?? LOL

 

[Ahjno]

I prefer the Tom Brown Tracker myself!

Each to his own. Some people like a knife that can do everything, others like to have a bit more of restriction on their knife's capabilities ...

I bet the buyer is pretty chuffed with his new knife Jonathan

J.

 

[Dougster]

I prefer the Tom Brown Tracker myself!

Coffee on keyboard.....

 

[phill_ue]

I'm wondering how many other people will believe that comment!

 

[jdlenton]

I'm wondering how many other people will believe that comment!

not many

 

[JonathanD]

not many

Less than not many.

 

[Chris the Cat]

None!!
C da C.

 

[phill_ue]

None!!
C da C.

Looked like at least two to me up there! You're a serious bunch you lot aren't you?