Grail knives (I got mine..for now?)

[JB in SC]

As far as a grail slip joint, this is as close as I've owned thus far. Jerry Halfrich made this for me a couple of years ago. I've been fortunate to have owned several of Jerry's knives over the years, so had a good idea of what I wanted. Jerry's Baby Rounder pattern, CPM 154, jigged paper micarta. A touch over three inches closed, with a light pull by my request. The design of the Rounder series allows the blade to be easily plucked open.

 

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Definitely found mine. Nothing like the feeling of finding that knife that perfectly fits all your wants and needs. I eased into mine, first with a spear point GEC #15 which taught me that I loved the 3.5" size and a spear blade, then I got a Ken Erickson micarta shadow spear point EDC pattern which improved on the #15 as far as feel and ergonomics for me. Finally I got a spear point EDC with bolsters and stag covers from Ken which I've discovered is my absolute ideal knife.

 

[SOUTHERN WOODS]

Still searching for mine...

My number one is a Case XX Slimline trapper with pearl handle (production was limited to 20 or so pieces)

2) Would be a Case XX Iv254D (Case trapper with ivory handles and damascus steel blades)

3) Would be a Case Tested 62009SP (Barlow pattern with master spey blade) discontinued after 1940 I believe.


I highly doubt I ever find any of them but that is what makes the search so much fun. I love stories of someone walking into an antique store or a flea market and walking out with their grail at a reasonable price.