Couple of custom work knives..

440hard · Jul 26, 2009

Two of my favorite use 'em for everything EDC knives:
Just wanted to show a very useful design..

DPKnives "Woodsman" LOA 7-1/4", Blades convex 3-1/2" x 1/8" in 1095
Top one is Lati White Wenge and lower is Leopard wood.
The handles are a little thicker than most, very comfortable.
(These are often available by Doug in the BF Knifemakers forum).

Edited: I've added some more of my Hunter/Skinners below..

Let me know what you think, Thanks -Ron

Keith Montgomery · Jul 27, 2009

Both look like they would be excellent users.

xaman · Jul 27, 2009

Thanks for the pics, they look like they are ready to work...

440hard · Aug 4, 2009

Couple more stout little skinners by David Hall.
LOA 6-5/8" Blade 2-1/2" in hollow ground 1/8" 440C 57-59 HRC.
Top is Desert Ironwood, lower is Cocobolo. Built like tanks.

440hard · Aug 5, 2009

Another David Hall Hunter/Skinner.
LOA 9", Blade 4-1/4" of 5/32" 440C Hollow ground 57-59 HRC.
Hidden tang in block of Desert Ironwood.

I have big mitts and this by far the most
comfortable handle on I knife I've ever owned.
The filework is a nice touch.

440hard · Aug 7, 2009

Early John Greco 1985, LOA 8.7" Drop Pt. Blade 4.4"
Hollow ground mirror 440C x 1/8" thick, Handle 4.3" in Dymondwood

Two David Farmer 1095 "Day Hikers"
Top: LOA 7-1/4" with Iroko Handles
Bottom: LOA 7-1/4" with Amboyna Handles
Sheaths by Richard Weber

sumoj275 · Aug 8, 2009

I really like the size and profiles of these blades for everyday work. Thanks fr sharing them.

440hard · Aug 9, 2009

Thanks, Knives don't have to be big for me to be useful.
For Skinning I like a 3-1/2 to 4 inch blade, maybe
a little bigger handle because I have large hands.
Here are a couple more..

Bill Akers LOA 7-3/4" Clip Hunter,
Blade 3-1/2" 440C Hollow Ground with Filework,
Handle 4-1/4" in Thuya Burl

Another David Hall
LOA 7.5" Drop Pt. Skinner,
Blade Hollow Ground 3-1/2" x 1/8" 440C, HRC 57-59
Handle 4" in Leopard Wood