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Claude Bouchonville - Koltan Fighter

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I have been a fan of Claude's knives for a few years now.
I just received notice that the fighter he was making for me has been completed. Needless to say, I am very happy how it turned out.
Beautiful Knife Claude! Thank You.

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When I first saw this blade profile and handle shape I thought it was a little unusual but I liked it.
The more I look at the photos the more I like the knife. I am really looking forward to when it arrives to see if it will feel as comfortable in hand as it looks. The blade is a 450 layers damascus with ladder pattern , 10 inches long and the handle material is stabilized Hawaiian Koa.
 
I think that is a very cool blade shape :thumbup:

Handle and guard are very nicely done, and of course, I love the Koa :cool:

Congrats!

Bill Flynn
 
nice knife. I just have to ask, what does Koltan mean? (like, the knife looks great, but why do we have to fight Koltan with it?)
kc
 
kevin -the professor said:
nice knife. I just have to ask, what does Koltan mean? (like, the knife looks great, but why do we have to fight Koltan with it?)
kc
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SIDK
As far as I know that is a name Claude gave for this style of knife. Like how Sam L. has his Hurak Fighter.
On Claude's FB page he is making shorter ones with a different guard and then the larger ones like mine.

Here is a photo of a shorter one he made with Koa. (not mine)
 
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parfums95 said:
Another Belgian and not the last Claude is also an artist in his field,
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If I moved to Belgium do you think my knife making would suddenly become as amazing as some of our Belgian makers? [emoji6]

Sadly, I doubt it...

But at least I know where to go when I need inspiration! Great knife [emoji3]
 
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