Criswell knife

[slm9s]

I'm new to the forums, so be gentle. I bought this at a gun show a few years back and haven't really used it. I'm just getting into knives now. I did a search and it seems this gentleman mostly made swords back before he retired. Can anybody tell me what I have here? Any idea of steel used? I take it he made high quality items? Thanks in advance.

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[Arathol]

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[slm9s]

BTW, I'm absolutely not looking to sell this. I'm just getting interested in knives and am happy to have this be my first custom.

 

[fishface5]

I think he mostly used A2 steel. Regarded as decent no-frills working knives for relatively low cost.

 

[polish avenger]

Fishface5 is correct. Probably 90% of Rob's work was in A2. I can't tell the size from your pic, but it looks like maybe it's one of his Sidewinder knives, he made those in several styles with a kydex sheath normally. The style of the Criswell mark indicates that it was made in the latter part of his knife making career.

 

[Bill Siegle]

Some early pieces were ATS34 too.

 

[slm9s]

Another pic

 

[hhmoore]

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[hhmoore]

Apologies - somehow ended up in the wrong thread

 

[slm9s]

I was wondering what kind of hidden connection there was from your post to my Criswell knife!!!

 

[DocJD]

bourbon

hidden connection

 

[hhmoore]

That might have been it, if I'd had any before posting. This thread must have been just above (or below) the one I wanted...and I made the mistake of not scrolling up a bit to check.
Apologies again.