5" Stag Utility by Brion Tomberlin, JS

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I have been looking at Brion Tomberlin's work for a couple of years now. I had not quite seen the right piece until now. The clip point and the Sambar Stag carver pushed me over the edge. This is a classic example of a simple design beautifully executed.

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That is just so nice - crisp lines and a gorgeous piece of stag. Not surprised you pulled the trigger.

I recently picked up my first piece from Brion as well - long overdue. Clean work, appealing designs, attractive prices and a super-nice guy to boot.

Roger
 
That's a beauty.
I'm really starting to like reduced Bowie style blades on smaller knives. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
That IS nice. I've admired some of Brion's knives for a while now. It is nitpicking, but the only aspect of that knife I don't like is the name etch! It looks a bit blury.

Peter
 
That is very nice. I have one quite similar on concept on the bench right now, but it won't turn out like that one:eek::D
 
Very appealing! I do admire the style of it. Two questions i would ask, is it pinned? (From a function/integrity standpoint, does it matter, why or why not?) On a purely artistic level i think i would prefer the stag undyed also, i know there are plenty who would disagree. (such as those who have the dyed, polished stag in their avatar pictures) No offense meant, just a matter of taste. And, for purely aesthetic reasons, what I'm used to seeing, i like to see the stag pinned. It just looks more complete to me.
This knife is beautifully made, I do want to say that, make no mistake. I would feel lucky to own it myself. To be able to admire the artistic design, with no engraving, or exotic patterns in steel, it is an accomplishment in itself. this knife is not an art knife, but equal to most and it surpasses some knives that try much harder. know what i mean? David

*at a second glance, i may be wrong about the pinned issue. because the shape of the handle it really might not look better pinned. But i would like to hear peoples opinions of pinned vs. non-pinned, generally.
 
I bought one of Brion's Personal Carrys and it is seriously one of the best knives I have ever handled. His lines are crisp, sleek and beautiful.

The PC will NOT be the last I purchase from Brion.

Plus, he's a SUPER guy.

Best,
Brett
 
2knife said:
Very appealing! I do admire the style of it. Two questions i would ask, is it pinned? (From a function/integrity standpoint, does it matter, why or why not?) On a purely artistic level i think i would prefer the stag undyed also, i know there are plenty who would disagree. (such as those who have the dyed, polished stag in their avatar pictures) No offense meant, just a matter of taste. And, for purely aesthetic reasons, what I'm used to seeing, i like to see the stag pinned. It just looks more complete to me.
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Don't know why you would use a pin considering it's secured by the butt cap. :confused:

You wouldn't be speaking of my polished dyed stag would you? ;)
 
sorry, didn't notice there's a butt-cap. and sorry about the rant. congrations on the excellent knife. looks primo to me.
david
 
Hello everyone and Peter, thank you for the purchase and the great comments. I am glad that you like it. I am particularly fond of the smaller bowies myself. They make really nice everyday carry's. Thank you all for the nice words. As for the pin comment David, it has a hidden pin and the buttcap. I do think some knives do look better with pins and that they add something to the design. Visual interest points you could call them. On Peter's knife I did not have a visible pin as I thought the stag was nice enough to stand alone. Besides everyone is entitled to their opinions and thank you for the nice words concerning the design. Brett thank you and I will see you this weekend. Roger, thank you for your purchase and your advice and comments, I will be in touch. Again Peter thank you for the post and everyone for the comments.

Sincerely,
Brion
 
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