Merry Christmas to me! Finally, the Boreal by Diving Sparrow Knifeworks came in the mail yesterday! I have to say I am very impressed. I knew from these forums that Abe Elias (the man behind Diving Sparrow) has a reputation for making very comfortable and ergonomic handles and now I see why. I love the layering of the black paper scales on top of the natural canvas micarta; very tastefully done. His sheath is far beyond what I expected too and I'd put it alongside any other high-quality custom leather sheath that I've ever had.
An extra custom touch I wanted Abe to add to the knife was a Christian cross on the blade and he obliged. The laser etching came out perfect. He usually makes the Boreal out of 1095 but I wanted 01 and he accommodated me on that as well. I am very happy and can honsetly say there is nothing I would change on this knife. I have no doubt it will perform great as my new camp/bushcrafter. Can't wait to get her dirty!
An extra custom touch I wanted Abe to add to the knife was a Christian cross on the blade and he obliged. The laser etching came out perfect. He usually makes the Boreal out of 1095 but I wanted 01 and he accommodated me on that as well. I am very happy and can honsetly say there is nothing I would change on this knife. I have no doubt it will perform great as my new camp/bushcrafter. Can't wait to get her dirty!
