Grail knife - A complete stroke of luck!

It's the first time I've seen such a knife. A very imaginative contraption. Congratulations on your find.
 
scruffuk said:
Andi, I don't know why these just stop being made. They are such a smart design and really, all the parts seem easily manufacturable.

I had always thought I'd end up having to look one of few makers specializing in these. Often though I've found they are using materials that are a bit more flashy than my simple tastes, and that i feel this humble design suits.
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I don´t know, why they are made anymore, nowadays. The knife at its own doesn´t seem to be so difficult to make. I really would like to see them made again.

The one, you got there is made by Johan Engström. As far as I can remember that´s one of the manufacturers that made them in the past. Here is a link to a short history about the cutlery and Mr. Engström himself: http://strazors.com/index.php?id=11&doc=johan_engstrom_eskilstuna_
 
Congratulations pal :thumbup: Very interesting design, never seen one before.
 
Congrats on attaining a "grail"! :thumbup:

My current one is a Marttiini Lynx with an owl figure for the pommel, I'm already saving up for it :D
 
I like barrel knives, just haven't seen one I'd drop on yet.

Thanks for the pics.

Congrats on the knice score! Enjoy!
 
Thanks again folks.

I gave it a quick lick of Camelia Oil last night, especially on the blade and ferrules, to see if any of the surface discoloration/'rust' would lift. It helped a little. I'll possibly leave the ferrules as is, but the blade will need some more abrasive attention. Its in need of a good sharpening anyway.

What I did notice was the oil helped release the catch lever and the skeleton slide in and out of the body a bit easier.
I'm gonna have to get some Brasso on the frame though!

Humppa said:
I don´t know, why they are made anymore, nowadays. The knife at its own doesn´t seem to be so difficult to make. I really would like to see them made again.

The one, you got there is made by Johan Engström. As far as I can remember that´s one of the manufacturers that made them in the past. Here is a link to a short history about the cutlery and Mr. Engström himself: http://strazors.com/index.php?id=11&doc=johan_engstrom_eskilstuna_
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Thanks Andi. I'll check up on that link later. I'm scouring for as much info as possible now.

Jack Black said:
Congratulations pal :thumbup: Very interesting design, never seen one before.
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You'll get it see it in person, don't worry amigo.

Cheers again chaps....and enjoy your weekends!
 
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