Jeff C. Morgan Knives (opinions)

[ti lock]

I just purchased a Jeff C. Morgan Knife... any opinions or info on his knives most appreciated...

I don't know what kind of steel he commonly uses... any ideas?

 

[foxdoublegunner]

He uses 1095 steel which he heat treats himself. Look to be good working knives-nothing fancy-just a working finish. For the past several years he has been focusing on knives with an old west flavor. I haven't seen any of his models incorporating bolsters but some do have a plain guard. Sheaths are of heavy duty leather with signature brass rivets on both sides but do not have an intermediate strip of leather between the top and bottom-perhaps to continue with the old west theme of the blades. Grinds are even and the satin polish is well done. I purchased a hidden tang "bird and trout" model with cocobolo grip recently. It feels very good in the hand. He has a good reputation in the local area.

Foxdoublegunner

 

[Petunia D. Feeble]

He uses 1095 steel which he heat treats himself. Look to be good working knives-nothing fancy-just a working finish. For the past several years he has been focusing on knives with an old west flavor. I haven't seen any of his models incorporating bolsters but some do have a plain guard. Sheaths are of heavy duty leather with signature brass rivets on both sides but do not have an intermediate strip of leather between the top and bottom-perhaps to continue with the old west theme of the blades. Grinds are even and the satin polish is well done. I purchased a hidden tang "bird and trout" model with cocobolo grip recently. It feels very good in the hand. He has a good reputation in the local area.

Foxdoublegunner

The lack of a whelt on the sheath seems an odd choice. I've seen a slender "hunter" model of his that looked really nice though. A little fancier than some of his other offerings.

 

[brownshoe]

The lack of a whelt on the sheath seems an odd choice. I've seen a slender "hunter" model of his that looked really nice though. A little fancier than some of his other offerings.

I'm no sheath expert, but I believe depending upon where the rivets are placed, a sheath may not need a welt.

 

[foxdoublegunner]

Yes, I believe that to be the case with this type of sheath that I have with my "Bird and Trout" knife. The addition of a welt has always beeen one of the marks that I have looked for when trying the assess the quality and attention to detail of a sheath maker. However, this knife and sheath are trying to be faithful to an old west style which doesn't necessarily match with the concept of a welt.

 

[kvaughn]

You just bought a custom knife and you want info on the knife and what kind of steel it is? That seems like the kind of things you might want to find out before you buy it.--KV