milesofalaska
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2010
- Messages
- 518
Knife
Order code (use when inquiring so I know what knife!) A-k-otter-1210
Style-function hunter skinner drop point
Durability For show or can be used in the field
Story or personal info about this knife I had the idea to develop a series based on animal shapes. I have a whale the otter so far. I used local spaulted birch where the otter lives for handle material. Kind of a otter- water theme. The over all theme design is ‘rustic’ as such – knife is stout- but has some unrefined looks about it- indents in the steel from hammering, those who prefer a refined look inquire rather than be disappointed. It’s ‘beauty’ is meant to be it’s extreme uniqueness.
Price $350
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.
Blade forged high carbon steel
Type steel 1095
Treated how- forged and oil quenched edge extra hard back softer. Brass and copper hammered into the steel as it was forged. Doe not effect function of steel but adds interesting permanent pattern. Acid etched bear foot[prints on both sides
Handle - spaulted birch cut tree myself interior Alaska.
Dimensions overall 8 inches blade 4 ¼ x 1 ½ wide
Artwork- Steel has acid etch bear footprints. Handle in shape of an otter and has inlaid eye nose mouth. Custom cast guard my design is otter from bronze off a barge propeller off the Yukon River.
Handle- Spaulted birch local from interior Alaska. Cut tree and treated myself.
Guard-pommel –pins – guard lost wax cast otter. Pins brass tube with copper wire inserted.
Display or sheath info I have a sheath that fits if interested sold separate $25. Or a strand of antler but price is for just the knife.
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!) A-k-otter-1210
Style-function hunter skinner drop point
Durability For show or can be used in the field
Story or personal info about this knife I had the idea to develop a series based on animal shapes. I have a whale the otter so far. I used local spaulted birch where the otter lives for handle material. Kind of a otter- water theme. The over all theme design is ‘rustic’ as such – knife is stout- but has some unrefined looks about it- indents in the steel from hammering, those who prefer a refined look inquire rather than be disappointed. It’s ‘beauty’ is meant to be it’s extreme uniqueness.
Price $350
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.
Blade forged high carbon steel
Type steel 1095
Treated how- forged and oil quenched edge extra hard back softer. Brass and copper hammered into the steel as it was forged. Doe not effect function of steel but adds interesting permanent pattern. Acid etched bear foot[prints on both sides
Handle - spaulted birch cut tree myself interior Alaska.
Dimensions overall 8 inches blade 4 ¼ x 1 ½ wide
Artwork- Steel has acid etch bear footprints. Handle in shape of an otter and has inlaid eye nose mouth. Custom cast guard my design is otter from bronze off a barge propeller off the Yukon River.
Handle- Spaulted birch local from interior Alaska. Cut tree and treated myself.
Guard-pommel –pins – guard lost wax cast otter. Pins brass tube with copper wire inserted.
Display or sheath info I have a sheath that fits if interested sold separate $25. Or a strand of antler but price is for just the knife.
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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