Don Polzien: Japanese Style Neck Knife

[Blues]

What do you guys think?

6.75" OAL.

3" blade of razor sharp BG-42.

Hammer fitted/copper wrapped tang covered with black same (ray skin) and traditional Japanese style cord wrap.

Sterling silver menuki cast by Don Polzien from original 17th century pieces in his personal collection.

Kydex multi postion sheath.

Blues

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[Brian Lavin]

Very nice, Blues, very nice.

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[jmp343]

Very nice Blues. I like it so much, I want one. Is it chisel ground?

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[HJK]

Is that I hamon I see, in a BG 42 knife? Couldn't be.

 

[Blues]

No hamon, unfortunately.

Not chisel ground, either.

Blues

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[Apothecary]

Nice knife. Looks to be a good candidate for a boot knife also.

Cost?

Harry

 

[Blues]

Here are a couple of links to purveyors carrying Don's work and his own website:



http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/polzien-don.htm


http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/polzneck.htm

www.blindinglightknives.com


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[Keith Montgomery]

Japanese style (traditional and not so traditional) knives are a personal favorite of mine. This is a very sweet knife that I like alot. The menuki is wonderful and certainly not one that you see anywhere else.

I do think this is an exceptional little knife. Thanks for the picture and the info.

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[Ivan Campos]

Great little blade, Elliott
Don's knives own avery unique elegance - they really have a lot of class.
Thanks for posting his page adress. I did not know he had one - and now I have just e-mailed him after some menukis.
See you in June!

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[Brian_Turner]

Another winner, Blues!

 

[Nemo]

You are the lucky one !!

You got now such a beautiful collection !

cheers,

JM

 

[Blilious]

Indeed Blues- Very nice.

You must look like the monster from the Greek mythology - having so many necks...

BTW - is it secure in the hand? or is the lack of a guard makes it slippery??

 

[raker2]

That is a very nice looking knife. Would it happen to be the one that you will wear to the Blade Show????
Would love to touch it

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Look forward to seeing you again. I'll buy you a beer.

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[Keith Montgomery]

I find myself coming back to this knife often. I really do like it.

Thanks for the reply to my email, Blue, and yes I do think it is worth the price.

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