Fat Nosed Skinner

[Bailey Knives]

This particular knife was an order. I finished it and emailed the guy. Apparently, the economy has hit him pretty hard, because he could no longer do it. So, here it is on the forum

The original FNS was made for a friend based on a design he came up with. He called it a skinner, but with 1/4" steel, it could easily be a camp chopper.

The steel is 1/4" 1095. It is forged and the blade is 2" wide at the widest. The steel is clay quenched and sports a very nice hamon.

The hadle is natural canvas micarta. It appears more yellow than most of the natural canvas I have used, but I kind of like it.

The sheath is 8oz hand stitched leather. The keeper strap holds the knife securely in place.

Dimensions
Blade - 3 3/4" tip to handle
OAL - 8 3/4"

Price - sold shipped to US. I prefer paypal, but will accept check or money order

The first to post here in this thread "I'll take it" gets it.

 

[panch0]

Wow! Thats a hoss!! Great Job!

 

[roenman]

If it last till you read this, an in hand pic please.

 

[Fort Henry Custom Knives]

I always enjoy your work.

I love a wide blade and this design (esp with the handle contouring) is super nice!

 

[Earl Colvin]

I'd like to second that request for an in-hand pic, please.

I also think your work is outstanding sir.

 

[Bailey Knives]

Here is that in the hand shot.

 

[Earl Colvin]

WOW!!!!!

Thanks so much for the in-hand shot. That is one hunk of gorgeous knife.

 

[Shotgun]

That's a tiny little beast for sure. What's the hole for, a bearing block idea?

 

[Bailey Knives]

Thanks for the comments guys. Shotgun, the hole is for an index/thumb pinch on the blade, but I suppose it would work for a bearing block.

This one feels kind of like a small hatchet in the hand. It could easily be a chopping knife.

How about a price drop. You can get this one now for $235 shipped.

 

[Bob Katilus]

Man, that looks like a beefy knife!!! The pinch hole looks like it would help when skinning. And your sheaths

 

[Bob Katilus]

sorry... my son hit the "enter" key. Your sheaths are getting better and better!

 

[blademinister]

Love your work!

 

[RONIN923]

Greetings,
Great looking knife and the sheath really compliments it.
Are you interested in trades?

 

[Bailey Knives]

Ronin, Only if you are trading for money

Sorry, Cant think of anything I need except the stuff to pay the bills.

Bob, thanks. I have been putting a lot of time into sheaths. I think it has been paying off.