I had not expected to add this knife to an existing thread as it is a new knife by Brian Lyttle which I acquired at the recent CKG show in Toronto. I have many knives by Brian but if I were to choose a knife as a using knife this would be it.
The blade as seen has a terrific pattern of O1/L6 damascus 4" blade with OAL of 8 1/4". It is completed with a Mexican Bocote wood handle and if youi look at the butt, you will see that it is a totally take downable knife. It is feather light so if needed to do all day work you would not be tired and the edge is a sharp as can be imagined.
Of course Brian could make this with Mammoth ivory or any other handle material. What is great about the wood handle is its lightness and with the finish he used, it does not slide from the hand which would be another plus when working with skinning and gutting an animal. After that it would do perfect work in the kitchen.
if you want to see more of Brian's work and to contact him
http://www.lyttleknives.com/
here is an Ivory Damascus hunter I have also
this last one, Brian calls the Scalper and is made with stag. it would run at the top end of the price point whereas the first one would be at the low to mid point
this knife also is fully take downable -- Brian creates a tool to do this and provides it with each knife.
Brian also does wonderful sheaths.
