Picture request

[Toots]

Does anyone have any nice pics of one of Ben Orfords woodlander knives as I can feel a change of cutting tool coming on . Have only managed to find a handful of pics to tempt me so far! The handle shape looks to my eyes more user friendly than the AW woody.

 

[gorilla]

i googled it and got loads of pics - try it!

 

[Jodie]

Am I going to make a fool of myself and post some pictures I've found via google, for you
to then point out that you were after pictures that people took of their own Woodlander
knives

Ah well, it's your own fault for being ambiguous in your post

You might already have seen this but this is a clear picture, from Woodsmoke's website:
http://www.woodsmoke.uk.com/p/v/Resources/Shop/

And this short film of him at work available from the BBC:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/herefordandwor...6/03/23/localtv_bushcraft_tools_feature.shtml
Click on "bushcraft tool maker" in the See also section.

I've asked someone on the forum who might have one to take a look here.

 

[spamel]

Neanderthal has one. Give him a PM.

 

[meatmaster]

Can't put up a photo, but can attest to the quality. I have a 3mm campcraft in yew and a 2mm pixie in walnut. They come razor sharp, leather work is excellent and they are all round excellent & tactile tools. Ben is a top bloke

Andrew

 

[MikeDB]

Yep, here you go

Cheers
Mike

 

[Toots]

Cheers Mike. That's the sort of thing I was after. Only found smallish pics via google (most from Woodsmoke site).

 

[MikeDB]

Cheers Mike. That's the sort of thing I was after. Only found smallish pics via google (most from Woodsmoke site).

No problem.

If I get a chance on the morrow I'll take a few comparison pics.

Mike

 

[TobyH]

Here's some of mine. it's got the Woodsmoke stamp as well as Ben's own as I've done several of their courses!

 

[Jodie]

Thanks Toby

 

[MikeDB]

A few piccys for comparison. Appologies for the quality but we seem to have no daylight to speak of here at the mo.

Woodlander & Woodlore

Woodlander, Woodlore & Stew Marsh

Mike

 

[TobyH]

I've tried the woodlore style knife with the ridge going across the middle and really didn't get on with it. It didn't feel right in my hand at all.

The woodlander on the other hand felt 'just right' I actually got Ben to extend the handle a bitas I found the 'standard' (if there is such a thing!) knife too short for me. You can choose the wood you want, whether you want 3 or 4mm blade, the leather colour of the sheath (yes sheath not sheaf!!) and also the style of sheath i.e. neck, belt or hanging belt. Again I chose a slightly custom version of that with a hanging loop (which can be undone) and a strap hole for hanging if I want.

Ben is incredibly flexible with the choices you want. I'm fortunate in that I don't live too far away and so went to see him when I ordered it. I also got a load of axes and carving knives from him. His prices are a little higher than some, but in my view they are well worth it. Quality is 2nd to none. And no I'm not on commission!!

 

[Toots]

Excellent pics Mike. Good to see the comparison between the AW and woodlander. Looks like a much nicer handle style to get on with. Like the style of sheath on yours too Toby. Thing is I am a bit of a magpie when it comes to shiny sharp things so I have to weigh up wether or not I can bear to part with the AW! But then again christmas is comong soon so I guess I could treat myself to another knife. What's one more between friends . Am going to brop Ben an email now.