Bret Dowell Knives

[VCM3]

This is a 3-3/4" shadow trapper.Modified clip point ss blade,natural canvas micarta
On yur screen,and in my pocket
-Vince

 

[CAD]

Sweet!!


Chris D.

 

[Blues]

This one's the only one currently on hand but Bret wrote me last night to let me know that another one is on the way...

 

[VCM3]

Elliott,I think you'll be really pleased.

Here's the blade

 

[Blues]

Elliott,I think you'll be really pleased.

I've no doubt, Vince. The little sampling of Bret's work that I've seen up close has proven to be very clean indeed. And his prices...well, they are a steal for the level of workmanship. :thumbup:

 

[VCM3]

Bret asked me if there was any other knives I've been after,besides the EDC pocket knife
I told him I was asking a few makers to whip up a straight paring knife,to go with my kitchen stuff.
I know U guys know I really dig my kitchen knives & I use them alot.
So I showed him a few pics,measured up a Chicago Cutlery that I grab for alotta tasks & this is what he came up with & I gotta say,he nailed what I was looking for. A really handy ,no nonsense style.

Here it is with the trapper

And alone

With the Chicago Cutlery

And with a mini Santoku Bret made for me a ways back

 

[Thomason]

The little sampling of Bret's work that I've seen up close has proven to be very clean indeed.

I have to agree with Blues. This little sample in green canvas micarta just happened to be on my desk when I saw this thread.

 

[kamagong]

I only have one Bret Dowell knife, a swayback that I carry on Sundays and special occasions.

 

[pjmaxm]

I only have one Bret Dowell knife, a swayback that I carry on Sundays and special occasions.

Just plain gorgeous. I LOVE that swayback with the wharncliff and ivory.

 

[Morrow]

My two from Bret.....certainly not my last.

 

[JatMat]

Just the one here, although it does have some killer ivory on it.

 

[wagglebee]

Great thread! I love Bret's knives!

 

[black mamba]

Morrow, what does he call this pattern and how long is it closed? Looks like a perfect EDC, just perfect. :thumbup:

 

[Blues]

Well, here's a little tease that Bret just sent me of my new knife that's enroute.

It's Bret's pattern as inspired by Jerry Halfrich's interpretation of the Loveless "City Knife". (Hey, if you're gonna be inspired, who better? )

When I originally told Bret that I wasn't in the market for a wharncliffe blade he mentioned that he had also drawn the pattern up with a modified wharncliffe...and off to the races we went. :thumbup:

The knife is 3.75" closed with a blade of 154-CM and green canvas micarta scales.

(More images and impressions to follow next week upon its arrival.)

I think I'm gonna be a happy fella. :thumbup:

 

[waynorth]

Nice paring knife, Vince! What kind of steel does it have?
I've got to admit, I use my kitchen knives three times as much as I use my pocket knives. They may as well be the best!!

 

[wagglebee]

That looks great Elliott!

 

[VCM3]

Charlie it is ATS -34 I think,maybe 154 CM

Elliott,nice one,that looks real unique & perfect!
-Vince

 

[Blues]

That looks great Elliott!

Elliott,nice one,that looks real unique & perfect!
-Vince

Thanks, guys. I'm pretty excited about this one.

 

[wagglebee]

Thanks, guys. I'm pretty excited about this one.

I would be too.

I want to be like Vince, he gets to be excited about a new knife once or twice a week.

 

[Morrow]

Morrow, what does he call this pattern and how long is it closed? Looks like a perfect EDC, just perfect. :thumbup:

Here is the original thread with all the info. It really is a great knife. To be honest though, I carry the little swayback more often. I love that little knife...but it seems to hate me....it has bit me more than any other knife I own.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=617957