Help me! I'm looking for custom made knife

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Ron M

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Can anyone help me I am looking for a custom made knife. I’ am looking for a knife similar in design to Ray Mears Woodlore knife. Ray’s knives are very expensive and are back ordered until October 2003. Can some one please recommend or suggest a custom blade smith.

I’ am looking for a Carbon Steel, full tang, flat ground Scandinavian design blade. I would like the blade to be around 3.5” - 4” long. I want the grind profile without a secondary bevel, so it’s easy to maintain in the field. The back of the blade (spine) needs to have a sharp edges (non-finished) so it can spark or scrape a firesteel.

The handle needs to be 4” long and made of wood or antler.

The Sheath needs to be leather and can be carried around the neck or belt (I’ am a lefty).
I want the sheath to have an integral sleeve to hold a FireSteel.

Any help, or Ideas would be appreciated

Thanks - Ron
 
I'm pretty sure that Bagheera had one made up - and that he'll be here to tell you about it.
If not check his posts.
 
Hi Ron,

I just saw your question, OldJimbo was correct, I have one already it was made by the Texas knifemaker Chuck Hallberg, he made an Ray Mears copy in CPM 440V with a hollow ground blade, very nice Desert Iron Wood grips and mosaic pins and a nice pouch style sheath with a total 'flap' closure.

I have now one being made by R.W. Clark and this one is made in O1 Carbon steel, 5/32" thick will have a true Scandinavian grind, tapered tang, beautifull burl wood grip and will have differential hardening causing a beautifull hamon.

Ron, if you're interested give Ron Clark a call or send an email, I know there were other Forumites that wanted to have a 'copy' of my knife. Talk over the price with Ron you won't be disappointed.

Best Scouting wishes from Holland,

Bagheera
 
I too am looking for a knife like the Woodlore that Ray Mears markets. Any one serious about making it?
 
Matt Cook (Pinoy Knife)is helping me. He is a great guy, and willing to make anything you want. The Sheath he is making is leather and can be carried around the neck or belt, and will also include an integral sleeve to hold a FireSteel. Give him a call or send him an email, tell him I sent you.
Thanks-

Ron M

Matt's web site is www.pinoyknife.com

Here is a picture of what he is making for me.

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Hi Ron,

That Pinoy guy must be one heck of a fast knifemaker as 3 days after your question about help for a custom knife he has one already practically finished for you ;)

Looks like a nice knife, seems hollow ground or not?

Post a pic when it's ready, best Scouting wishes from Holland,

Bagheera
 
Bagheera,

Your telling me, I sent Matt an Email and talked with him on the phone, the next day he sent me a photo of my blade, he says he is starting the work on my handle today(Sunday). Thats service.
 
Ron Thank's For the kind Word's !! To Any Interested the Blade is 5 /32 M-2 Tool Steel The Handle will Still get a bit of Touch up before the Wood Goes on !! The Grind is a Deep Hollow , This Knife is Ground down to 20 thousands of a inch at the Cutting Edge , Should be a Scary sharp Knife when Cleaned Up and finnished !! I Will Post a Picture of it Here When it is Finished Completely with Leather !! Sorry About the Work Bench but it is a real Work Bench !!


http://www.pinoyknife.com
 
Holly Cow!!
Matt Cook (Pinoy Knife) is fast. He just sent me some photos with the handle on. I think it looks great.

RonsKnife.jpg
 
Hello all

I hate to throw a spanner in the works, and you probably have your knife by now. But surely the main feature of the Ray Mears knife (the full flat scandinavian grind) is missing? It is hollow ground right?

You could try www.bisonbushcraft.co.uk practically identical blades

Will
 
Greeting's all !! yes i Understand that the Grind on the Knife i Made is a Bit Different !! it was Decided by "Ron " that a Hollow would Better suit Him !! i Also made the Knife a Full tang so it Would not be Damaged by "Clubbing " it into Wood or a Animal I Am Attaching 2 Pictures of Knives i Built for this "Project " Ron Chose the Horn Handled one !! I Don't like to "Barrow Someone Elses Design but if That is Exactly what a Customer Want's what can i do ?? I May Start a Like of "Pukko Knives if there is a Sincere Interest ??
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I would be interested in a pukko line up, if they be flat ground:)

What sort of price would you be asking for such a knife?

Any problems shipping to the UK?

Will
 
You might want to check out another British knife maker:

http://www.bisonbushcraft.co.uk/

The Bison Bushcraft knife sounds like what you after. From what I've heard there every bit as good as the Mear's knife and cheaper too. It also comes with a leather sheath that will hold a firesteel (neck or belt mount).

Buy British ;)

Orm
 
Originally posted by bushblade
Hello all

I hate to throw a spanner in the works, and you probably have your knife by now. But surely the main feature of the Ray Mears knife (the full flat scandinavian grind) is missing? It is hollow ground right?

You could try www.bisonbushcraft.co.uk practically identical blades

Will
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Orm, already beat you to that suggestion mate;)
 
I'am very happy with the finished product. Matt Cook is a great guy, and great to work with. Thanks - Matt I will be talking with you for another project in the future - Ron M.

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Originally posted by bushblade
Orm, already beat you to that suggestion mate;)
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erm... I was half asleep at the time (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it :p )

Thanks Will

Orm
 
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