Just in case there is someone not aware,Gary has started taking orders for his amazing new knife over on BB.
Bearclaw Field Knife
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Although I've not beeen following this closely, and I am far from an expert, I can't help feeling that Gary has got this exactly right:
Even the Micarta Woodlore is a bit too thick at 3.6mm, but at 3mm this looks ideal.
Curly birch looks traditional and yet is very solid.
It has a curiously traditional look - like a blend of a Scandinavian knife and a Scottish dirk/sgian dubh handle.
I am very tempted!
Even the Micarta Woodlore is a bit too thick at 3.6mm, but at 3mm this looks ideal.
Curly birch looks traditional and yet is very solid.
It has a curiously traditional look - like a blend of a Scandinavian knife and a Scottish dirk/sgian dubh handle.
I am very tempted!
Looks a very well thought out and well crafted knife. Looking forward to seeing a review to see how it actually handles.
Well my wife has problems walking past a shoe shop and as I buy very little kit I was aloud this time to splash out.
The only promise I had to make was to use it as much as possible, which will be an easy promise to keep.
Regards,
James
PS I love my wife
The only promise I had to make was to use it as much as possible, which will be an easy promise to keep.
Regards,
James
PS I love my wife
He's not the messiah! He's a very naughty boy!
Truly good looking knife Gary, very tempting. Perhaps when I've worn out my woodlore?
Dave
Truly good looking knife Gary, very tempting. Perhaps when I've worn out my woodlore?
Dave
Gary said:
Just had a look on the Bearclaw site. You've waxed all lyrical on us, Gary
Are you taking orders, yet? Or are the details on British Blades (I've been keeping clear since the forum came back up, to save money
. Looks like this may be what I was saving it for...)Jim.
Very nice.
This knife looks almost Viking like to me.
Regardless, knowning Gary it will be a wonderful tool.
This knife looks almost Viking like to me.
Regardless, knowning Gary it will be a wonderful tool.
Thanks WB.
Jim sorry mate you'll need to visit BB for the details. All I'll say is hurry if you want a numbered one!
Jim sorry mate you'll need to visit BB for the details. All I'll say is hurry if you want a numbered one!
Gary said:Jim sorry mate you'll need to visit BB for the details. All I'll say is hurry if you want a numbered one!
Swine! I'll try and avoid buying owt else while I'm there
Jim.
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Ladies and Gents just a quick note to let you all know the first 50 BFK's have now been reserved and as such all further knifes will be without a serial numbered blade.
Many thanks for your support.
Ladies and Gents just a quick note to let you all know the first 50 BFK's have now been reserved and as such all further knifes will be without a serial numbered blade.
Many thanks for your support.
whitebuffalo said:
WB,
As a west country bushcrafter (where pennies are a seriuos consideration) which would you go for - Gary's well thought out bushcrafting masterpiece or one of the other custom favourites - like the Allan Blade Scandi pak pal, it has a good reputation and has a very reasonable price tag?
Neil
Neil thank you for considering that I have an authorative knowledge about knives and thus seeking my opinion. It is good to see someone asking rather than pretending they know it all.
However sadly I am no expert. And I have no experience of either knife. Mine is a Mora and I am happy with that.
But to anwer your question I like the look of Gary's new knife and having dealt with him several times now I know it will be as good or better than he says it is. With this in mind, were I to be on the market for one, I would definately buy a bearclaw.
Alas however I am not and while I would dearly love to own a 100% hand made knife I am content to carry on with me Mora (unless Gary wants to send me one as a gift, hint!)
However sadly I am no expert. And I have no experience of either knife. Mine is a Mora and I am happy with that.
But to anwer your question I like the look of Gary's new knife and having dealt with him several times now I know it will be as good or better than he says it is. With this in mind, were I to be on the market for one, I would definately buy a bearclaw.
Alas however I am not and while I would dearly love to own a 100% hand made knife I am content to carry on with me Mora (unless Gary wants to send me one as a gift, hint!)
Neil, the answer for me at least is to get both... actually, I'm in the middle of a big knife expansion plan at the moment. The BFK isn't cheap but after fiddling with one, I can confirm that it IS good value.
The one I handled was an antler handled one and was nowhere near as good looking as the birch.
Also, I thought I read somewhere that the handle wood is stabilised which is a plus.
The one I handled was an antler handled one and was nowhere near as good looking as the birch.
Also, I thought I read somewhere that the handle wood is stabilised which is a plus.
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