Guild Show Knives (My New Acquisitions)

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Well, I started out going to the Guild Show with nothing more in mind than visiting with a few makers and friends who I didn't have the chance to hook up with in Atlanta this year.

What really happened was that my wallet was emptied out faster than you can say WOOTZ!!! ;)

Anyway, here's a look at the four new knives that I picked up:

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The first is a primitive style belt knife by Daniel Winkler, M.S. with a Native American style sheath by Karen Shook. The blade is forged of 1095/L6 and features rawhide wrap and elk bone. The sheath is amazing and features snapping turtle claws, woodpecker feathers as well as brain tanned buckskin and a variety of beads and ornaments. They are truly a talented pair.

The next knife is a wootz hunter by master smith Alfred Pedray. This knife features a mokume guard and butt cap along with a sambar stag handle. I feel very fortunate to have been able to obtain this small piece of modern metallurgical history from Alfred.

The third knife is a forged 52100 hunter with stag scales by master smith Charles Ochs. A great using knife at a reasonable price for a master smith blade.

The last blade is a prototype by Bob Dozier featuring a flat ground D2 blade and desert ironwood scales. Those of you familiar with Bob's work don't have to be told how sharp this blade is.

Bottom line is that I'm a lot lighter in the wallet than I was when I set out, but I guess I'm also smiling a bit more as well.

Other than the knives the show was great giving me and my wife an opportunity to spend time with lots of great folks. Let's do it again.
 
Hello, Elliott

You have been too quiet lately, so I was sure you would come up with something!
All knives are very nice, especially the Pendray, in my opinion - congratulations for the acquisitions!
 
Blues, these are all great knives. I especially like the ones by Pendray and Winkler.

The Dozier doesn't look like a flat ground blade. The way the light is reflecting off the blade makes it look like a hollow grind.
 
Nice finds!!!

I especially dig the Dozier. The design looks excellent. Could you give me specs as far as OAL and blade length? I'm looking into another Dozier for EDC, and the shape of yours looks perfect.
 
Keith,

It is indeed flat ground though you are right that the lighting makes it look otherwise.

Buzz,

OAL is 8.5", cutting edge is 3.5" (blade is about 4") and the stock is about 5/32". The tang is not tapered. The knife fills the hand wonderfully and has a great feel. It comes with a "wilderness" style sheath which is similar to the drop style kydex sheathes used by Fallkniven and earlier Busse's. If you like the "look", you'll love the knife.
 
More outstanding knives for your already killer collection.
 
Da man sure has good taste. Outstanding choices Blues. Wish I coulda been there to get my grubby paws all over them before you took them home. :D
 
Jeez, I thought I had some nice drop-point hunters, but with one trip to Guild you put my collection in the shade. Depressing, that's what it is.

Nice stuff, pard!!!

Congratulations,

Will
 
My God Man,
Your suffering from knifus too nicus too muchus . Box those up and mail them to me as quick as possible.
We may be able to save you yet but time is of the essence.
Doc:D
 
Hey Blues, you did good!

We haven't seen much of you around here and Chat.
I guess we know where all of that OT money went. ;)
 
Thanks, guys. Now I don't feel as bad about being on the "soup line". ;)
 
Great knives, bro! I've been tempted by several Winkler knives at past shows & I can see why you didn't pass yours up. Now you just have to get one of his hawks to keep it company. :D

BTW, it's about time you got a Dozier. ;)
 
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