Wilderness Gathering Knife

[Roger]

Maybe elm, lots of votes for that. It is a choice between Bog Oak (thanks Bardster) and elm at present.
Roger

 

[robevs73]

Elm gets my vote aswell.

 

[warrenbond]

Bog oak for me lovely stuff.

 

[Roger]

Maybe five of each then?

 

[maddave]

Maybe five of each then?

Sounds like a plan Roger

 

[Roger]

So Here is one in Bog Oak

Roger

 

[Marmite]

Now that's beautiful. As someone who has openly said I'm not sure about handles with multiple pins, I think I could become converted

 

[Roger]

Glad you like it, the pins are nickel silver. I was torn between that and brass but am pleased with the result. Scabbard tomorrow.
Roger

 

[maddave]

I like it !!.... Skookum like but with a twist.... Good job Roger

 

[Tiley]

Very, very​ nice. That is really lovely. Are you going to post an example in elm as well?

 

[Roger]

Very, very​ nice. That is really lovely. Are you going to post an example in elm as well?

Yes once I've made one up. Spent yesterday silver soldering the pommels on all ten and assembling the first bog oak one. I've a few customer orders and some leatherwork to work on for the next few days so will try and get an elm one done for next week. I'll show you all when it is done.

 

[Tiley]

Yes once I've made one up. Spent yesterday silver soldering the pommels on all ten and assembling the first bog oak one. I've a few customer orders and some leatherwork to work on for the next few days so will try and get an elm one done for next week. I'll show you all when it is done.

Oh, no... I have a strong feeling that I might just have to put my name down for one of them!

 

[Roger]

Very, very​ nice. That is really lovely. Are you going to post an example in elm as well?

Here you go

 

[Forest fella]

Oh I like that,I like that there isn't a big choil,So you can really choke up the grip.

 

[Turnip]

ooh I like that ALOT!

 

[falcon]

Beautiful Roger...

 

[Silverback 1]

That is a handsome looking knife.

 

[palmnut]

Oh my good god. Me wantee.

Peter

 

[Angst]

Sir Roger....that is absolutely crackin'!!!!

 

[Tiley]

I received my elm handled one this morning. It really is a that rare thing: a tool of absolute functional beauty. It is compact and light, making it really good as a neck knife; it is beautifully finished with flush-fitting handles and superb even grinds; it comes with a very nicely made sheath. But, above all, the shape of the blade and handle mark it out as a tool to be used.

I am a great fan of the Skookum Bush Tool and enjoy using both of mine. Roger's Wilderness Gathering knife is from the same sort of school but takes it to the next level in terms of detail. The handle shape is slightly tear-dropped, giving a broader surface for the web between thumb and fingers to work on. The tip of the blade is not in a straight line with the spine of the knife, allowing easier cutting and control - this last is further enhanced by the slightly shorter blade length.

To say I am pleased is a massive understatement - I am absolutely delighted and, even after just a brief inspection, I know that this little beauty - and it really IS beautiful - will be a superb 'user' from now on. I'm lucky enough to be able to use it, teaching bushcraft, in the next couple of days but I know it'll tick every box for me.

Would I recommend it? Without a shadow of a doubt. It is money very well spent and I hope that Roger goes to the Wilderness Gathering having sold all of this year's bog oak/elm versions.

I've no connection with Bison/Roger and so on - I am just a very impressed and utterly delighted customer.