FYI Graham Bros...

Soulrack223

Soulrack223

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FYI Graham Bros started accepting custom orders via their website today. I know I've been anxiously anticipating the day, and today is the day! And since I already got my Razel and Jackyl order in, I thought I'd share the wealth (or atleast the opportunity to separate you from yours!). I am extremely impressed with the razel and stubby spear point I've been carrying the past few months and was excited to get a couple more Graham Bros Knives.

http://www.grahamknives.com/orders.htm
 
They used to offer some really cool / classic fixed blades. Didn't see anything among their offerings that moved me - I'm not a fan of tiny knives or weird designs.
 
Kevin Jones said:
I prefer a knife blade to have a point.
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Like the one on your head?:D

Los Bros Graham make many pointy knives, have creativity up the wazoo, stand behind their product with the best of them, have integrity in spades and are good guys on top of that.

What they don't do is forge.

Any questions?

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Kevin Jones said:
I prefer a knife blade to have a point.
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Except during the worst heat of summertime, I carry and use my Razel every day. IMO, I can't think of a better small work utility blade. Were I camping or something of the sort, I'd want a pointy knife too.


Yesterday I used my Razel to cut many feet of plastic, scrape a buncha tar off a roof (much easier than with a more traditional knife) we're repairing, cut the sheathing around a large electrical wire and to cut a frayed cord in preparation for repairing the pull start on my buddies generator. I also found a great use for the fileworked section on mine. I've used them to strip off the oxidation from some copper wire when rewiring some automatic valves out at my little nursery. It worked great.


The only thing I don't like about it isn't the Graham Bros fault. I just don't like s30v nearly as much as I thought I would. Takes much too long to sharpen for my tastes!
 
I placed an order for a Razel SS3 with Blue g10. I might have to turn that into ironwood later.....debating

Anyone know how long they are takin right now?

I have not gotten a confir email, so thats why I am asking.
 
roughedges said:
Except during the worst heat of summertime, I carry and use my Razel every day. IMO, I can't think of a better small work utility blade. Were I camping or something of the sort, I'd want a pointy knife too.


Yesterday I used my Razel to cut many feet of plastic, scrape a buncha tar off a roof (much easier than with a more traditional knife) we're repairing, cut the sheathing around a large electrical wire and to cut a frayed cord in preparation for repairing the pull start on my buddies generator. I also found a great use for the fileworked section on mine. I've used them to strip off the oxidation from some copper wire when rewiring some automatic valves out at my little nursery. It worked great.


The only thing I don't like about it isn't the Graham Bros fault. I just don't like s30v nearly as much as I thought I would. Takes much too long to sharpen for my tastes!
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Makes me tired just reading it. ;) :)

Call me old fashion, but still like a point.
 
Kevin Jones said:
Makes me tired just reading it. ;) :)

Call me old fashion, but still like a point.
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Thats funny. :) Rereading what I wrote made me feel lazy, realizing just how much more work I've got to do!

I like knives with points as well, particularly from a visual and aesthetic perspective. But, I also like tools that get the job, whatever 'it' is, done and the Razel is definitely one of those.


I guess I responded to you because it seemed (to myself at least, I do usually try and avoid assumptions) that you were judging the Graham Bros work based on the appearance of one design that you dislike visually. Whether that is the case or not, like others have said, they make many other designs and they are all, near as I can tell, well planned and hardworking tools. And the Graham Bros themselves are great to do business with. Made my first foray into custom knives as pleasant as it could possibly be.
 
roughedges said:
Thats funny. :) Rereading what I wrote made me feel lazy, realizing just how much more work I've got to do!

I like knives with points as well, particularly from a visual and aesthetic perspective. But, I also like tools that get the job, whatever 'it' is, done and the Razel is definitely one of those.


I guess I responded to you because it seemed (to myself at least, I do usually try and avoid assumptions) that you were judging the Graham Bros work based on the appearance of one design that you dislike visually. Whether that is the case or not, like others have said, they make many other designs and they are all, near as I can tell, well planned and hardworking tools. And the Graham Bros themselves are great to do business with. Made my first foray into custom knives as pleasant as it could possibly be.
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Don't believe I judged at all, just stated "I prefer a knife blade to have a point" as I opened their site and the first eight knives shown did not. :confused:

I agree the Razel design makes a good working knife/tool, however $200-$500 would be more than I personally would pay for a working knife/user without a point.

I'm sure if you and STeven say they are wonderful people to deal with I don't doubt for a minute they are.

Since you opened the door I believe I will offer an opinion as to their designs as I have examined all their's shown and find them to be not necessarily creative but "different" IMO.
Seems they have found a "niche" market to focus on and I hope they are successful dealing within it.

From your post and the use you put your Razel through I will assume they offer great quality,fit and finish even though I have never used or handled one. :)
 
Kevronicus said:
Which by my calculations works out to twice as many as a conventional knife.

Kevin Davis
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Using that logic, an axe has two point too, however not very functional at sticking. ;) :D :)

As I said, I'm sure they are great tools of high quality, and the Graham Bros. are great people to deal with, they are just not for me. Just as I'm sure knives I collect are not for some.

That's what makes the world so interesting. :thumbup:
 
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