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Depends on what you want? I have a few grail blades, one of which comes to mind is amazing an old oak scout knife, in desert iron wood, but it's so beautiful, I have not used it.
I will share a picture.....then you will understand
I already have a Companion, a Robust, a 510, a 711, and a couple of Bushcraft Blacks, dont like the Garberg. Not a fan of Opinels although I do have a 12f. And I edc a Victorinox Officers Knife which is highly practical due to the scissors and the saw. I can also recommend the Rangergrip79 as an excellent and practical knife. But there is minimal pleasure in the aquisition and ownership of said knives - a custom handmade knife is a thing of beauty, a joy to use and a pleasure to own. Cant say the same for a Mora Garberg.
Just removed some unnecessarily argumentative posts that seemed intent on derailing the thread. Joining a thread to argue with the OP that they should like what you like and not what they like isn’t okay.
Let’s try to remain on track. Thank you.
So, @Coach, you are working on a collection? Just “bushcraft” knives? Any limitations on steel, handle, grind, tang style?
Alan Wood does a number of nice knives along hunting lines. Can be found on Edge Matters forum.
www.yorkknife.co.uk
www.stainthorpknives.co.uk
Since I make knives I don’t really do collecting from other makers, and have kind of passed the point of wanting Grail knives…although I do hanker after something by Nathan Carothers, but not enough to pay the price. I have had some experience with knives and or makers themselves from the listed makers and would rate them all highly. They are all capable of making something that might fit a collection.
Let’s try to remain on track. Thank you.
So, @Coach, you are working on a collection? Just “bushcraft” knives? Any limitations on steel, handle, grind, tang style?
Alan Wood does a number of nice knives along hunting lines. Can be found on Edge Matters forum.
Available Knives
These one off knives are all made and ready to go. Sold as described this is an ideal chance to grab yourself one of my custom knives straight away.
bisonbushcraft.co.uk
Bushcraft Knives « Ben & Lois Orford
All of our Bushcraft Knives and Woodcraft Knives are all full tang knives for maximum strength. All styles of our knife have a Scandinavian style flat grind, which is imperative for a good carving tool. This flat grind adds to the ease of sharpening, strength and control of use whilst carving...
benandloisorford.com
Knife making near me York, Yorkshire, UK, York Knife
Call or email York Knife for beautiful bespoke knife design and delivery across Yorkshire, the UK and beyond, with ID required for every purchase.
Knife Portfolio - Custom Handmade Knives
We have put together a selection of interesting photograph collections of knives for your enjoyment.
www.stainthorpknives.co.uk
Since I make knives I don’t really do collecting from other makers, and have kind of passed the point of wanting Grail knives…although I do hanker after something by Nathan Carothers, but not enough to pay the price. I have had some experience with knives and or makers themselves from the listed makers and would rate them all highly. They are all capable of making something that might fit a collection.
A few years ago I came along a little shop in Aurillac where they sell nice folding knives that they make in a small workshop.
Some are a bit more expensive because they are made by the master himself, some are a bit cheaper because made by the employees. Very nice things, but I have enough knives and don't collect them so I didn't buy it although it was a hard decision to leave it.
Some are a bit more expensive because they are made by the master himself, some are a bit cheaper because made by the employees. Very nice things, but I have enough knives and don't collect them so I didn't buy it although it was a hard decision to leave it.
Coutellerie Destannes - Fabricants de couteaux traditionnels à Aurillac
Coutellerie Destannes, boutique en ligne proposant une large gamme de couteaux fermants ou de table avec un grand choix de manche. Gravure de nom offerte
coutellerie-destannes.com
Hi, I just like knives, the more visually attractive the better, the first time I read Ray Mears Bushcraft the photo on pg 19 of the Alan Wood Woodlore got me started/ lusting if you know what I mean. I now have 6 different iterations of Ray Mears knife, 2 Ben Orfords, the Jacklore, a Rob Evans Bushtool, an Arthur Wright, a Custom Adventure Sworn Mountaineer which is beautiful!! , couple of Helles, couple of Condors and then other non 'bushy' stuff like the Spartan Difensa and my Rockstead Higo, All of which I get great pleasure from using, maintaining and Yes just fondling and looking at, Im particularly proud of my SWC Bushcraft which is mint, as new, and my R.M.Wilkinson Sword Bushcraft which sits in hand as if it was measured for me. Sandys knife fits in my collection flawlessly because its a work of art, a labour of love crafted to bushcraft with but Im now running out of ideas to chase. I have a Malanika puukko on order, and a Mors Kochanski Tribute Knife, together with a Mille Cuori. I was hoping for ideas about knives I may have overlooked - that I could lust after!!Just removed some unnecessarily argumentative posts that seemed intent on derailing the thread. Joining a thread to argue with the OP that they should like what you like and not what they like isn’t okay.
Let’s try to remain on track. Thank you.
So, @Coach, you are working on a collection? Just “bushcraft” knives? Any limitations on steel, handle, grind, tang style?
Alan Wood does a number of nice knives along hunting lines. Can be found on Edge Matters forum.
Available Knives
These one off knives are all made and ready to go. Sold as described this is an ideal chance to grab yourself one of my custom knives straight away.bisonbushcraft.co.uk
Bushcraft Knives « Ben & Lois Orford
All of our Bushcraft Knives and Woodcraft Knives are all full tang knives for maximum strength. All styles of our knife have a Scandinavian style flat grind, which is imperative for a good carving tool. This flat grind adds to the ease of sharpening, strength and control of use whilst carving...benandloisorford.com
Knife making near me York, Yorkshire, UK, York Knife
Call or email York Knife for beautiful bespoke knife design and delivery across Yorkshire, the UK and beyond, with ID required for every purchase.
Knife Portfolio - Custom Handmade Knives
We have put together a selection of interesting photograph collections of knives for your enjoyment.
Since I make knives I don’t really do collecting from other makers, and have kind of passed the point of wanting Grail knives…although I do hanker after something by Nathan Carothers, but not enough to pay the price. I have had some experience with knives and or makers themselves from the listed makers and would rate them all highly. They are all capable of making something that might fit a collection.
If you want a beautiful puuko, a birch bark handled Pekka Tuominen is a work of art. (he has a waiting list)
Yes I have seen on a few trips to Northern Countries incredibly nice knives from time to time, some decades ago and can't remember the makers and where I have actually seen them, I guess in Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki but that may as well have been somewhere else.
I guess most of them didn't leave the countries though, but otherwise I think that such little makers run nowadays a little homepage in the internet.
Isn't there a British Maker who makes decorated knive sheaths too, AS Harding or what?
I have no idea about the quality but they looked very nice.
I guess most of them didn't leave the countries though, but otherwise I think that such little makers run nowadays a little homepage in the internet.
Isn't there a British Maker who makes decorated knive sheaths too, AS Harding or what?
I have no idea about the quality but they looked very nice.
I have a knife sheath and firesteel holder for my Arthur Wright made by Woodlander leather which is beautiful. Quality and customer service is beyond questioning.
I found him now, AS Harding makes knives and sheaths himself:
ashardingknives.com
AS Harding Knives
Gallery of hand made bespoke knives . Woodlore, Bushcraft knives, Skookum. Nessmuk, Survival, Bowie. Camping and outdoor tools.
ashardingknives.com
Hi just tried to look for him but unfortunately he doesnt seem to have a dedicated website, only a facebook page and I won't entertain Facebook etc. Dont agree to them accessing my personal files. Thats none of their business.
Also interesting is the cooperation between Paul Kirtley and Raven Armoury
Raven Armoury - Knives.
Raven Armoury - Swords, knives and sculptures hand made to order
www.ravenarmoury.co.uk
There is waitlist, a few years ago it was 2 years.
Thanks for the trouble you've gone to but A. S Harding doesn't really fit my profile. To try and make it clearer, which I.think I should have done from the off (my bad), I guess I'm looking for Icons. Alan Wood Woodlore, SWC, Bushtool etc. Knives of that stature. Spartan, TRC, Malanika etc. Was considering an Extrema Ratio but Rob Evans talked me out of it. Even as I type this I"m beginning to realise I'm looking for the impossible.But thanks for reading this anyway.I found him now, AS Harding makes knives and sheaths himself:
6AS Harding Knives
Gallery of hand made bespoke knives . Woodlore, Bushcraft knives, Skookum. Nessmuk, Survival, Bowie. Camping and outdoor tools.
There are so many options if you are willing to look beyond the shores of the UK.
fiddlebackforge.com
www.wieland-der-schmied.de
There is stuff at whole new levels, some that makes Woodlores look cheap (although possibly not such great value)
Fiddleback Forge Knives by Andy Roy
Fiddleback Forge’s makes high end knives for knife aficionados and avid outdoorsmen. The purely hand-crafted knives are especially desirable since they are designed for hard use with fantastic ergonomics and feature beautiful materials. Each unique knife is made by hand at the Fiddleback Forge shop.
fiddlebackforge.com
Messer – Wieland der Schmied
www.wieland-der-schmied.de
There is stuff at whole new levels, some that makes Woodlores look cheap (although possibly not such great value)
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Thanks for the response.There are so many options if you are willing to look beyond the shores of the UK.
Fiddleback Forge Knives by Andy Roy
Fiddleback Forge’s makes high end knives for knife aficionados and avid outdoorsmen. The purely hand-crafted knives are especially desirable since they are designed for hard use with fantastic ergonomics and feature beautiful materials. Each unique knife is made by hand at the Fiddleback Forge shop.
Messer – Wieland der Schmied
There is stuff at whole new levels, some that makes Woodlores look cheap (although possibly not such great value)
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