Hello, I went to Smoky Mountain Knife works today, as I do every sunday. I go to check on my SOG Revolvers they are selling there, and to talk to all the sales people in the store. I decided to see what all the talk was about concerning these wooden handled knives. I have read so much positive stuff written about these type knives, I just had to look at one of these and see for myself.
They had about 8 or so different models to look at, but the one that caught my eye was the "Harding". I took my time and examined this knife very closely. I first noticed how comfortable it was in my hand, it was nothing like I expected. It fit perfectly and was well balanced, just the right size. I noticed the blade was much thicker than I thought, and extremely well shaped, and the grind lines were perfect.
The blade was hair popping sharp, and it was amazing just how well it was placed within the handles. The handles were perfect in every detail, finished out smooth and well put together. I have to admit, I was very surprised at the quality, and you could tell it would cut like the dickens. I tried to flex the blade to see if it would give, it would not. I then checked the sheath, it was very well made and I really liked the way the knife was secured into the sheath. It is held in the sheath by a brass knob set into the top of the knife handle, appeared to be a very secure method.
After a very intense examination, I came to the conclusion that this is one of the best made, best looking, and most comfortable wooden handled knives I have ever handled. Really, it was a magnificant knife, how it would work in the bush or woods is obvious by all the positive reports I have read in the past. I have no ties to this knife whatsoever, I just had to see for myself what the big deal was about these little wooden handled knives. I found out that it is really a work of art, and if I were to ever want a real down to earth working knife, this would be my choice (I may go back and buy it :roll: ). There is something about this knife I really liked, it made me feel kind of funny, like I should buy it because it needed a place to work, and a reason for being made so well.
http://www.worldknives.com/product.asp?produid=176&manuid=28
Robbie Roberson
P.S. They do not list these on their web site for some reason, so I found another link.
They had about 8 or so different models to look at, but the one that caught my eye was the "Harding". I took my time and examined this knife very closely. I first noticed how comfortable it was in my hand, it was nothing like I expected. It fit perfectly and was well balanced, just the right size. I noticed the blade was much thicker than I thought, and extremely well shaped, and the grind lines were perfect.
The blade was hair popping sharp, and it was amazing just how well it was placed within the handles. The handles were perfect in every detail, finished out smooth and well put together. I have to admit, I was very surprised at the quality, and you could tell it would cut like the dickens. I tried to flex the blade to see if it would give, it would not. I then checked the sheath, it was very well made and I really liked the way the knife was secured into the sheath. It is held in the sheath by a brass knob set into the top of the knife handle, appeared to be a very secure method.
After a very intense examination, I came to the conclusion that this is one of the best made, best looking, and most comfortable wooden handled knives I have ever handled. Really, it was a magnificant knife, how it would work in the bush or woods is obvious by all the positive reports I have read in the past. I have no ties to this knife whatsoever, I just had to see for myself what the big deal was about these little wooden handled knives. I found out that it is really a work of art, and if I were to ever want a real down to earth working knife, this would be my choice (I may go back and buy it :roll: ). There is something about this knife I really liked, it made me feel kind of funny, like I should buy it because it needed a place to work, and a reason for being made so well.
http://www.worldknives.com/product.asp?produid=176&manuid=28
Robbie Roberson
P.S. They do not list these on their web site for some reason, so I found another link.
): its great to find something that really suits you down to the ground and which is obviously made to a high standard isn't it! do you think maybe you will consider wood as a suitable material for one of your future knife designs?
I have never tried one, but it sounds great :biggthump
