Bill Drake
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Happy Friday Forum Friends! Wanted to get these 3 powerhouses back out to you all in time for your Christmas shopping. Prices are reduced, but I am also willing to accept reasonable offers beyond what is posted...reach out to me with your ideas. Thanks for your consideration.
8" Commander:
A2 @ 59-60 HRC
0.20" x 2" x 14-3/4" OAL. 8-5/8" cutting edge, 9-1/4" tip to scales, and weighs 19.25 oz.
High Sabre grind with 220 grit hand finish on all surfaces. Large finger choil, thumb jimping, dual lanyard holes, and a light swedge at the spine.
**Very very small ding on the spine corner of the swedge, but it is hardly noticeable.
Handle is handmade 4-color color Corduroy with rock texturing and set at 1" thick...roomy and comfortable, even for XL+ sized hands.
Hand rolled center pin from the handle block, and sanded to 600 grit so it is smooth but retains some texture and grip
Sheath is Kydex with ambidextrous mounting plate for the belt loop, or the included large combat loop (knock-off Tek-lock) if you prefer it to ride higher on the hip.
Belt loop and button strap are Leather dyed in Oxblood Red to bring out the stripes in the handle.
Asking$400 $375 OBO.
6" Kodiak:
A2 at 59-60hrc.
0.2” x 1.75" x 11” OAL, and a hefty, but perfectly balanced 13.88oz... this thing would make a great camp knife.
High sabre grind on the 6" blade with a forced patina and some robust jimping up top,
Handle: Handmade, camo-inspired, 3-color Corduroy with a hand-rolled center pin. Tall and nicely contoured to 0.93” at the swell making it hand-filling and comfortable, especially for XL+ hands.
Hybrid Sheath: Kydex for body and molded overstrap, done in offsetting colors. Removable leather dangler setup makes it ambidextrous, and shock cord with hand rolled bead eliminates flopping around. Eyelet spacing can also accommodate other carry options.
Asking SOLD
4" Hunter:
A2 @ 59-60 HRC,
0.17" x 1.5" x 9-1/8" OAL
4-1/8" tip to scales and weighs 10.56 oz.
Clip Point with mild swedge up top. Sabre grind with forced patina.
Handmade Denim Scales nicely contoured and sitting at about 0.95" at the swell.
Sheath is tan kydex clad in denim, to (kind-of) match the handles.
Multi-piece, sleeve-style dangler attachment made from thin stamped veg. tan (boa pattern) leather. Sleeve and belt loop are each two pieces, matched and glued back-to-back, then stitched together. (Harder than you think…)
I will also throw in a couple different belt clips if you prefer to not use the sleeved belt loop.
Asking SOLD
Thanks as always for looking!
I would love to hear from you about these blades and am willing to negotiate the prices.
Respond here, DM or email me at w.drakejr@gmail.com.
Shipped insured CONUS and I should be able to get them to you before Christmas if you respond in the next few days.
Venmo or Zelle preferred, but Paypal is also acceptable.
Thanks again
BIll
8" Commander:
A2 @ 59-60 HRC
0.20" x 2" x 14-3/4" OAL. 8-5/8" cutting edge, 9-1/4" tip to scales, and weighs 19.25 oz.
High Sabre grind with 220 grit hand finish on all surfaces. Large finger choil, thumb jimping, dual lanyard holes, and a light swedge at the spine.
**Very very small ding on the spine corner of the swedge, but it is hardly noticeable.
Handle is handmade 4-color color Corduroy with rock texturing and set at 1" thick...roomy and comfortable, even for XL+ sized hands.
Hand rolled center pin from the handle block, and sanded to 600 grit so it is smooth but retains some texture and grip
Sheath is Kydex with ambidextrous mounting plate for the belt loop, or the included large combat loop (knock-off Tek-lock) if you prefer it to ride higher on the hip.
Belt loop and button strap are Leather dyed in Oxblood Red to bring out the stripes in the handle.
Asking
6" Kodiak:
A2 at 59-60hrc.
0.2” x 1.75" x 11” OAL, and a hefty, but perfectly balanced 13.88oz... this thing would make a great camp knife.
High sabre grind on the 6" blade with a forced patina and some robust jimping up top,
Handle: Handmade, camo-inspired, 3-color Corduroy with a hand-rolled center pin. Tall and nicely contoured to 0.93” at the swell making it hand-filling and comfortable, especially for XL+ hands.
Hybrid Sheath: Kydex for body and molded overstrap, done in offsetting colors. Removable leather dangler setup makes it ambidextrous, and shock cord with hand rolled bead eliminates flopping around. Eyelet spacing can also accommodate other carry options.
Asking SOLD
4" Hunter:
A2 @ 59-60 HRC,
0.17" x 1.5" x 9-1/8" OAL
4-1/8" tip to scales and weighs 10.56 oz.
Clip Point with mild swedge up top. Sabre grind with forced patina.
Handmade Denim Scales nicely contoured and sitting at about 0.95" at the swell.
Sheath is tan kydex clad in denim, to (kind-of) match the handles.
Multi-piece, sleeve-style dangler attachment made from thin stamped veg. tan (boa pattern) leather. Sleeve and belt loop are each two pieces, matched and glued back-to-back, then stitched together. (Harder than you think…)
I will also throw in a couple different belt clips if you prefer to not use the sleeved belt loop.
Asking SOLD
Thanks as always for looking!
I would love to hear from you about these blades and am willing to negotiate the prices.
Respond here, DM or email me at w.drakejr@gmail.com.
Shipped insured CONUS and I should be able to get them to you before Christmas if you respond in the next few days.
Venmo or Zelle preferred, but Paypal is also acceptable.
Thanks again
BIll
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........Any way to add a.cross carry thingy for the sheath??? Pretty please
..... Add some more $$$.
