milesofalaska
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2010
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Knife Skinner hunter
Order code (use when inquiring so I know what knife!) K-Da-Ho-1210
Style-function skinning camp hunting knife
Story or personal info about this knife Blade is a new idea I have for combining the patters of Damascus with my usual acid etched scenes. Getting the two patterns to blend without overshadowing each other is a challenge. Few others are treating steel like this so this is very unique.
Price $320
My knives in general I do all my own work unless stated. Cut my own steel , shape blades one at a time freehand- no pattern. Do my own hardening and equalizing. If etched, freehand one of a kind no patterns, using acid. Been using and depending on knives since 1972 as a subsistence person in the remote interior of Alaska. Handle materials are often materials I find myself in my lifestyle – mammoth ivory, bone, horn, fossils etc. If not I know the source, and material has been personally selected. Guards are usually lost wax cast, my own carved designs, doing my own casting from free scrap metals gifted by our local barge line. Pins usually hand made tubing or copper heavy electrical wire or brazing rod. I make my own sheaths and stands. Often a story in some of it someplace- that helps make the knife one of a kind- personal. My methods, work and life is ‘unorthodox’ so if you have a specific use for a knife you may want to inquire to verify the knife you see will suit your needs.
Blade Damascus rough blade from Randy at HHH knives. www.hhhcustomknives.com
1095 and nickel steel
Dimensions over all 10 inches blade 4 inches x 1 ¼ wide
Artwork acid etched steel has caribou on one side and bear on the other. Handle has brass fish 1.5 inches long pinned to the handle
Handle Wild Dall sheep horn, fossil walrus ivory guard- brass fish
Display or sheath info Does not come with a sheath or stand as I am not sure how owner will want to use this knife. I have a sheath or a stand sold separate if desired inquire.
How to purchase or inquire
Pay pal – miles@milesofalaska.net is my account and my email or request pay pal invoice be sent.
Credit card – go through pay pal- not set up for credit cards
Check or money order – After confirmation by email send to my address Or call me
Out of the US: inquire on any restrictions and payment options (pay pal preferred but Western Union is a choice)
Shipping and warranty policy Usually flat rate priority with delivery confirmation. Usually $11 anywhere in the US. Overseas inquire. Not set up to get creative with shipping. I live in a village of 300 people in the interior of Alaska. No UPS no FedEx no street numbers, just us savages and wild creatures. I’ve never needed insurance, just proof to you it was sent, proof to me you got it. And my word that if there is a problem I’ll make it right. We do not pay for that with money, but reputation. Be nice to me I’ll be nice to you. Easy return if not satisfied. Been in business 40 years. Not even one in 500 deals gets returned. I have credentials – satisfied customers , references upon request.
Order code (use when inquiring so I know what knife!) K-Da-Ho-1210
Style-function skinning camp hunting knife
Story or personal info about this knife Blade is a new idea I have for combining the patters of Damascus with my usual acid etched scenes. Getting the two patterns to blend without overshadowing each other is a challenge. Few others are treating steel like this so this is very unique.
Price $320
My knives in general I do all my own work unless stated. Cut my own steel , shape blades one at a time freehand- no pattern. Do my own hardening and equalizing. If etched, freehand one of a kind no patterns, using acid. Been using and depending on knives since 1972 as a subsistence person in the remote interior of Alaska. Handle materials are often materials I find myself in my lifestyle – mammoth ivory, bone, horn, fossils etc. If not I know the source, and material has been personally selected. Guards are usually lost wax cast, my own carved designs, doing my own casting from free scrap metals gifted by our local barge line. Pins usually hand made tubing or copper heavy electrical wire or brazing rod. I make my own sheaths and stands. Often a story in some of it someplace- that helps make the knife one of a kind- personal. My methods, work and life is ‘unorthodox’ so if you have a specific use for a knife you may want to inquire to verify the knife you see will suit your needs.
Blade Damascus rough blade from Randy at HHH knives. www.hhhcustomknives.com
1095 and nickel steel
Dimensions over all 10 inches blade 4 inches x 1 ¼ wide
Artwork acid etched steel has caribou on one side and bear on the other. Handle has brass fish 1.5 inches long pinned to the handle
Handle Wild Dall sheep horn, fossil walrus ivory guard- brass fish
Display or sheath info Does not come with a sheath or stand as I am not sure how owner will want to use this knife. I have a sheath or a stand sold separate if desired inquire.
How to purchase or inquire
Pay pal – miles@milesofalaska.net is my account and my email or request pay pal invoice be sent.
Credit card – go through pay pal- not set up for credit cards
Check or money order – After confirmation by email send to my address Or call me
Out of the US: inquire on any restrictions and payment options (pay pal preferred but Western Union is a choice)
Shipping and warranty policy Usually flat rate priority with delivery confirmation. Usually $11 anywhere in the US. Overseas inquire. Not set up to get creative with shipping. I live in a village of 300 people in the interior of Alaska. No UPS no FedEx no street numbers, just us savages and wild creatures. I’ve never needed insurance, just proof to you it was sent, proof to me you got it. And my word that if there is a problem I’ll make it right. We do not pay for that with money, but reputation. Be nice to me I’ll be nice to you. Easy return if not satisfied. Been in business 40 years. Not even one in 500 deals gets returned. I have credentials – satisfied customers , references upon request.
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