Woodlore Knife Pro
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Whether it is pointless to criticize or not, isnt the point; Mr Mears has made a profession out of learning a craft because he couldnt afford to do many of the other things his peers were doing, its not completely unreasonable to expect someone to hold onto the things which made them the way they are, when they are positive attributes.
It is unreasonable to expect someone not to "sell out" given the chance however, we would all do it if the opportunity arose; but its worth saying it for what it is imo; doesnt change my opinion of what he does in the slightest
Steve makes lovely knives
You don't have to pay quite that much if you directly to him or wait until he has a sale
That is what I did and I've been using one of his classics for 10 years or so
Have a look at his website
http://www.swc-handmade-knives.co.uk/
You don't have to pay quite that much if you directly to him or wait until he has a sale
That is what I did and I've been using one of his classics for 10 years or so
Have a look at his website
http://www.swc-handmade-knives.co.uk/
That is very true but if you did that it wouldn't be a knife designed by Ray Mears would it?
I also seriously doubt he would be allowed to make that design and sell it cheaper direct to the public either
If that blade has a distal taper, its only very slight. You can tell by the grind height along the length of the blade. It changes very little. A useful distal taper on a 5mm stock knife would have the grind at the tip far lower than it is... assuming a constant bevel angle of course, as i expect that has.
Looking at it, i'd hazard a guess that it only loses about 1mm along the whole length.
Looking at it, i'd hazard a guess that it only loses about 1mm along the whole length.
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Steve's designs are not based on any imagined 'Utopian' shape created by media created 'experts' - of which there are many
I'm not knocking what Woodlaw does - just suggesting that there are many quality products that exist outside the media world
He has several designs that work and are both functional and beautiful - he is not the only one either - innovation is all around us - don't just stick to what is popular
I'm not knocking what Woodlaw does - just suggesting that there are many quality products that exist outside the media world
He has several designs that work and are both functional and beautiful - he is not the only one either - innovation is all around us - don't just stick to what is popular
I think people imagine there is more to woodlore than there is, Ray had the (original) knife designed for himself, to fit his hand and style; any claims that its the perfect knife for everyone havent come from him/woodlore
The marketing of the "Pro" does seem a little different
The marketing of the "Pro" does seem a little different
Reminds me of a fishermans knife, but i wouldnt like to fillet a fish with it...even bushcraft style ripping the spine out, which as an ex fish monger, infuriates me 
For that price I would expect a 1 day tutorial in correct use by RM. And with a nice woodland lunch thrown in FOC!
Speaking of Rolex watches I wouldn't rule out a Limited Edition RM Submariner given of a green dial, bezel and heavy-duty matching canvas strap with the Woodlore logo on the deployment clasp. Circa £10K would seem albout right?
K
Speaking of Rolex watches I wouldn't rule out a Limited Edition RM Submariner given of a green dial, bezel and heavy-duty matching canvas strap with the Woodlore logo on the deployment clasp. Circa £10K would seem albout right?
K
Anyone who spends that much money on an 01 bushy is nuts, it's just a way to make money off people who think it's going to increase in value in a few years.
And I was worried about putting my knives up a few quid to cover ever increasing material and postage costs.......
And I was worried about putting my knives up a few quid to cover ever increasing material and postage costs.......
I dont want to upset the 'Ray applecart' and I know this was covered before after his comments at the Bushcraft show.
However, personally, I'm still left wondering why you need such an expensive knife when he was having a go at bushcrafters for surrounding themselves in a Narnia of goods!!!!
However, personally, I'm still left wondering why you need such an expensive knife when he was having a go at bushcrafters for surrounding themselves in a Narnia of goods!!!!
Make a name for yourself in certain circles, and you too can charge lots and lots for a knife with your name on it.
Alternatively, leave it to the dopey ones to buy the over priced knives and just enjoy life.
Meanwhile, if I need a knife, there are many makers about who make really rather lovely knives.
Alternatively, leave it to the dopey ones to buy the over priced knives and just enjoy life.
Meanwhile, if I need a knife, there are many makers about who make really rather lovely knives.
It appears that the sheath lacks a firesteel loop. Did his earlier knife sheaths have one?
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I looked at the price. That's obscene. I can hire a knife sharpener guy to tag along on the trip for that price.
Honestly, I'd like to read his defense. There's nothing to encourage bushcraft in the offering.
Honestly, I'd like to read his defense. There's nothing to encourage bushcraft in the offering.
Something like: we're a business, similar knives have huge waiting lists, many people can afford them and they'll end up selling for more than the RRP second hand. They also sell knives starting at £12 so plenty to encourage bushcraft from them.
I don't understand these threads, if you don't like it or think it's too expensive there's plenty on offer elsewhere.
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