My birthday is coming up, and I've decided to treat myself to a new fixed blade. I am currently debating between two knives:
1. Daniel Winkler Knives II Belt knife
http://www.winklerknives.com/knives.asp?id=156
2. Murray Carter Neck Knife
I really love the blade shape on the Winkler, and hear wonderful things about his knives as a whole. Anyone have one, or handled one before? I am a practitioner of a combatives system that has somewhat of a relationship with Daniel Winkler, and I hear great things about his products.
On the other hand, I hear wonderful things about Murray Carter's knives, and they certainly are gorgeous simply to look at. I lived in Japan for a while, so I have a certain appreciation for the attention to detail that exists in all Japanese crafts. I understand that Mr. Carter is a traditionally trained Japanese bladesmith, which encourages me.
Anyone help me with a recommendation either way?
1. Daniel Winkler Knives II Belt knife
http://www.winklerknives.com/knives.asp?id=156
2. Murray Carter Neck Knife
I really love the blade shape on the Winkler, and hear wonderful things about his knives as a whole. Anyone have one, or handled one before? I am a practitioner of a combatives system that has somewhat of a relationship with Daniel Winkler, and I hear great things about his products.
On the other hand, I hear wonderful things about Murray Carter's knives, and they certainly are gorgeous simply to look at. I lived in Japan for a while, so I have a certain appreciation for the attention to detail that exists in all Japanese crafts. I understand that Mr. Carter is a traditionally trained Japanese bladesmith, which encourages me.
Anyone help me with a recommendation either way?
