Bob Lay Knives compared to D'Alton Holder Knives

[foxdoublegunner]

Fellow knifenuts,
For a number of years I have been looking at knives from Bob Lay and D'Alton Holder knives. I recently was able to purchase an example of each makers work. What is the general opinion of the collector community concerning the two with regards to value, following, quality, materials, style etc.? My examples are both very well made and I find the styles unique in their own way with perhaps D'Holder's knife tending towards more of the "art" end of the spectrum while Bob Lay's is more of a well made working knife. I expected them to be general equivalent in price but I have found the D'Alton Holder's knives appear to cost a bit more at this time.

Regards,
Foxdoublegunner

 

[Dawkind]

Both were outstanding makers and value would be dependent on the buyer….I think
you’ve answered most of your own questions?

 

[richierichtwo]

Fellow knifenuts,
For a number of years I have been looking at knives from Bob Lay and D'Alton Holder knives. I recently was able to purchase an example of each makers work. What is the general opinion of the collector community concerning the two with regards to value, following, quality, materials, style etc.? My examples are both very well made and I find the styles unique in their own way with perhaps D'Holder's knife tending towards more of the "art" end of the spectrum while Bob Lay's is more of a well made working knife. I expected them to be general equivalent in price but I have found the D'Alton Holder's knives appear to cost a bit more at this time.

Regards,
Foxdoublegunner

Two excellent picks to have in your collection. The only D’Alton I own is the one for Schrade “D‘Alton Holder” prob made in China lol, butI do have pair of useful Bob Lay’s- easily catches the eye, still well constructed and practical/versatile- A damn good “using” knife and “collectors” piece, beauty of Bob Lay for me. Trying to branch out a bit from the 10-12 makers I’m somewhat familiar with, would def add the Lay’s to my top 5 outta 15-18 blades. Cheers- Rich

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