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John Doyle Cowboy Knife in Rosewood
Specifications
Blade Length: 5 7/8"
OAL: 10.75"
Thickness: .25"
Steel Composition - 1095 (pretty sure)
Handle Material - Rosewood
Hey all,
I have an oldie but a goodie here, probably from 10 or more years ago. It's a handy, nimble cowboy knife from forum favorite John Doyle for most of your backwoods needs.
https://flic.kr/p/2oumUHV
https://flic.kr/p/2oupQUv
The blade is ample, features a nice consistent hamon, a gorgeous long clip, and carefully rounded corners for enhanced comfort. It's seen a little use and has some patina to show for it, but aside from a few light scratches, its lovely matte, hand-rubbed finish is largely intact. It's still very sharp. It's a really light and lively knife in hand, and packs a ton of blade into a small package whilst still maintaining balance.
Grooved damascus guard and spacers, and thin spacers of german silver marry the blade to the handle.
The handle is rosewood, rather delicate in proportion, but really comfortable in hand for me. I'd steer you clear if you have large hands. It also features 3 grooves at its waist, cementing a visual theme established in the fittings. The butt is also grooved, a signature Doyle move. The rosewood has darkened considerably with age, and is rich and satisfying. Full tang construction is secured at the butt by a gnarled screw. This is not a takedown and I wouldn't recommend fussing with it. I certainly haven't.
Includes handtooled veg tanned leather sheath, skillfully executed by maker.
Overall fit and finish is outstanding. If you’ve ever held his work, you know every detail has been carefully considered.
A great working knife with a lifetime of use still in it. Asking $closed for insured con US shipping.
Thanks for your consideration.
Specifications
Blade Length: 5 7/8"
OAL: 10.75"
Thickness: .25"
Steel Composition - 1095 (pretty sure)
Handle Material - Rosewood
Hey all,
I have an oldie but a goodie here, probably from 10 or more years ago. It's a handy, nimble cowboy knife from forum favorite John Doyle for most of your backwoods needs.
https://flic.kr/p/2oumUHV
https://flic.kr/p/2oupQUv
The blade is ample, features a nice consistent hamon, a gorgeous long clip, and carefully rounded corners for enhanced comfort. It's seen a little use and has some patina to show for it, but aside from a few light scratches, its lovely matte, hand-rubbed finish is largely intact. It's still very sharp. It's a really light and lively knife in hand, and packs a ton of blade into a small package whilst still maintaining balance.
Grooved damascus guard and spacers, and thin spacers of german silver marry the blade to the handle.
The handle is rosewood, rather delicate in proportion, but really comfortable in hand for me. I'd steer you clear if you have large hands. It also features 3 grooves at its waist, cementing a visual theme established in the fittings. The butt is also grooved, a signature Doyle move. The rosewood has darkened considerably with age, and is rich and satisfying. Full tang construction is secured at the butt by a gnarled screw. This is not a takedown and I wouldn't recommend fussing with it. I certainly haven't.
Includes handtooled veg tanned leather sheath, skillfully executed by maker.
Overall fit and finish is outstanding. If you’ve ever held his work, you know every detail has been carefully considered.
A great working knife with a lifetime of use still in it. Asking $closed for insured con US shipping.
Thanks for your consideration.
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