Daniel Winkler

[Joss]

Has anyone seen / used a Winkler knife before? I find them amazing and beautiful, but also expensive. What do people think?

JD

 

[Blues]

Haven't used it, but just picked up this belt knife and sheath from Daniel and Karen at the Guild Show last weekend:

They are not inexpensive, but then you are getting the artistry of a master smith in Daniel and an equally talented sheath maker in Karen Shook.

 

[Joss]

Very...
...nice!

 

[Blues]

Thanks, Joss. I should say that the blade is about 6.25" and 384 layers of 1095/L6. Handle is elk bone wrapped with rawhide.

The sheath features snapping turtle claws, hand painting, a variety of beads and brain tanned buckskin. The pix don't do the package justice.

On top of all that, Dan and Karen are about as nice a twosome as you're likely to meet.

 

[DC KNIVES]

Your right,Blues those two make quite a team.I am always amazed how they can make something new look so old.True talent and nice folks too.Dave

 

[raker]

Hello Blues,
I heard you were in "Florida" . That is a very nice looking rig from a pair of very talented people. Glad your back kicking around. The pics you sent were beautiful.
Talk to you later.