The Christmas rush is over and all the orders have gone out. Hopefully all who received their custom presents will be happy with them and they will add to their collections.
This year we had some very unusual knives that were more personal. For example , this client brought us a set of grips from a revolver and wanted a custom piece that would be unique , as well as functional. The knife blade is cut from one piece of 440 stainless steel from handle to point,even the guard is part of the same piece,with another section of stainless laminated over the top. Then the grips are attached to the sides. The sheath is form fitted from veg tanned leather , custom carved, and hand stiched. This is a great way to use those old gun grips when you install those new Hogue or Pachmayrs.
This skinner was requested by a client that needed more handle than blade. Stainless steel was the blade of choice , because of the constant use , and the large handle because of big hands and good grip. The sheath was formed to the shape of the knife because of the unusual design.
Everyday we learn something new and interesting , for example , I never knew that elk had ivory. This client brought us a set of elk ivory and wanted them mounted in the handle of a knife for her husband , who had havested the elk. Well , now comes the fun part , just what do you mount elk ivory in ?!? After searching through the wood bin , we came across a rare piece of tiger wood.....no, not the golfer...but an actual piece of wood known for it's unusual stripe pattern. The blade is 440 stainless (full tang) with a nice brass guard , with some good looking file work. The tiger wood slabs , with the elk ivory are pinned in place with brass pins for a great finish. Then of course we have the custom fit sheath, with veg tanned leather , hand stiching ,and custom dyeing to match the handle.
I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas and a very enjoyable Holiday Season. Please keep those comments coming in , we love hearing from you.
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