I am thinking of getting a couple people nice knives for Christmas this year. I am thinking something along the lines of less than a 3" blade, maybe 2-2.25", with wood scales. Some steels I am looking at are CPM-3V and S35VN. Tan/natural color leather sheaths would be preferable, but I wouldn't rule out a nice tactile sheath like the ESEE's (I just want to steer away from their 1095 steel and linen and canvas micarta scales).
Some knives I am looking at in the Bark River lineup are the Mini Fox River's (3V and S35VN) and Pro Scalpel (in 3V). I like the regular Bravo Neckers in 3V size-wise, but I can't get any nice wood scales for them. I suppose custom made scales might be an option, but I'd rather make them and don't have a way to do so between now and Christmas.
What other suggestions can you offer?
Some knives I am looking at in the Bark River lineup are the Mini Fox River's (3V and S35VN) and Pro Scalpel (in 3V). I like the regular Bravo Neckers in 3V size-wise, but I can't get any nice wood scales for them. I suppose custom made scales might be an option, but I'd rather make them and don't have a way to do so between now and Christmas.
What other suggestions can you offer?
