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This one, which custom cutler (and BCUK member) Chris Claycombe made as an expedition knife for a southern Africa jaunt, is likely to be my favourite for some time.
I asked for Natural (undyed) Micarta, as it gives that nontactical, nonthreatening appearance of a wood handle. Whilst being impervious to the humidity, temperature and abuse which are common on expeditions and with which wood does not always cope well.
Chris also put 'glow in the dark' inlays into the handle so I could locate it in the dark!
I'm not genrally a knife person, but for those that like to know, its full convex ground, with a taper tang and made of O1 tool steel.
Its not a pretty knife, but then I did ask Chris to make a super functional knife that looked like the tool it was intended to be and which people would be uninclined to steal. It is however so comfortable to use that I sometimes have trouble getting it back!
its taken a hell of a beating on the dark continent, and is none the worse for wear, Chris supplied it with an excellent brown kydex sheath too.
I asked for Natural (undyed) Micarta, as it gives that nontactical, nonthreatening appearance of a wood handle. Whilst being impervious to the humidity, temperature and abuse which are common on expeditions and with which wood does not always cope well.
Chris also put 'glow in the dark' inlays into the handle so I could locate it in the dark!
I'm not genrally a knife person, but for those that like to know, its full convex ground, with a taper tang and made of O1 tool steel.
Its not a pretty knife, but then I did ask Chris to make a super functional knife that looked like the tool it was intended to be and which people would be uninclined to steal. It is however so comfortable to use that I sometimes have trouble getting it back!
its taken a hell of a beating on the dark continent, and is none the worse for wear, Chris supplied it with an excellent brown kydex sheath too.
Hmmm favorite?? Well I hardly ever go out in woods/fields without my little opinel number 7Love the Leuku Wayland, did you get the 9 inch?
This comes in handy for clearing scrub that impairs vision from the high seats but a 9 inch Leuku may be preferable
This comes in handy for clearing scrub that impairs vision from the high seats but a 9 inch Leuku may be preferable
Got to say Red I love knives and have had a bit 'of a problem' for some time but Jeez I love that sheath mate I might even get my hand in my pockets and pay for something that nice!!!!!!
I love craftmanship in whatever guise wood, leather etc makes me want to have a go myself
As said nice D
I love craftmanship in whatever guise wood, leather etc makes me want to have a go myself
As said nice D
Cheers Red, this one is an early continental style (apparently) With the point above the centreline. It has a thin blade with slight convex. Excellent for camp work and food prep. I didn't want it to look too fancy so I stayed away from exotic burls and went for a bit of hawthorne for the handle.
Yeah, he's a real ... acorn ...
You don't want to be called that (the translation that is) in dutch, as it would be classified as calling names
Now, I'm spoiled. These are my three favourites. The outside two are both Stu Mitchell blades (from back when he did them) and both are 12c27 sandvik. The left is hollow ground and it frightens me how sharp it is, the right is my bushy, in Yew.
I was going to do a review, but I thought it would irritate as Stu doesn't do blades any more. But it is incredible - the best edge retention I have come across, with no patina at all. It's absolutely stunning and goes to show wht his reputation is so well earned. This is without doubt my favourite, but the little stacked leather ones comes out the most, just because it's so light.
I was going to do a review, but I thought it would irritate as Stu doesn't do blades any more. But it is incredible - the best edge retention I have come across, with no patina at all. It's absolutely stunning and goes to show wht his reputation is so well earned. This is without doubt my favourite, but the little stacked leather ones comes out the most, just because it's so light.
I've got a few.
A nessmuk made by Carl W. Price. (1085 steel, box elder burl)
Bark River Knife and Tool Snowy River (12C27, Turquoise canvas micarta)
BRKT Huntsman (A2 steel, Sheep horn handle,mosaic pins)
Homemade bushcraft knife, blade by Toni Oostendorp (cubereaction on BB) O1 steel, Bubinga scales
Helle Harding (laminated steel, birch, leather, palisander)
These are my favourites. Hope you like them!
Michiel
A nessmuk made by Carl W. Price. (1085 steel, box elder burl)
Bark River Knife and Tool Snowy River (12C27, Turquoise canvas micarta)
BRKT Huntsman (A2 steel, Sheep horn handle,mosaic pins)
Homemade bushcraft knife, blade by Toni Oostendorp (cubereaction on BB) O1 steel, Bubinga scales
Helle Harding (laminated steel, birch, leather, palisander)
These are my favourites. Hope you like them!
Michiel
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