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Several months ago I contacted John Howser of Frankfort, Kentucky regarding having a slimline trapper built. I'd come to like the pattern and the closest piece I'd had in my collection was a Tom Krein'd Queen "Utility" in cocobolo which I received from a good friend as a gift a year or two back.
John said he could build one for me and have it delivered for Christmas.
I asked John to put bone scales on the knife which would give it a "vintage" look.
The knife arrived today and before my wife could snatch it away and put it under the tree I spent a few minutes touching up the edge, oiling the joints and applying mineral oil to the scales.
I also took the following shots under harsh incandescent lighting in my shop since it was already past sunset. (Please don't judge the knife by the poor images.)
The knife has very good fit and finish and nice grind lines. The pull is a bit light but not inappropriately so. (My other Howser knife, on the other hand, has a quite firm pull.)
Stats:
Slimline Trapper
4 1/16" Closed
2 1/8 ounces
Integral Frame/Bolsters (410 SS)
ATS-34 (Cryo treated)
Jigged Bone (an old set from John's personal collection)
"Sword" Shield
And now, the subject of discussion:
...and a couple of John's images:
The knife has been seized by Mrs. Blues and is now hidden somewhere safe under our tree.
As always, comments and observations are welcome...
Edited to add new images on Christmas morning:
John said he could build one for me and have it delivered for Christmas.
I asked John to put bone scales on the knife which would give it a "vintage" look.
The knife arrived today and before my wife could snatch it away and put it under the tree I spent a few minutes touching up the edge, oiling the joints and applying mineral oil to the scales.
I also took the following shots under harsh incandescent lighting in my shop since it was already past sunset. (Please don't judge the knife by the poor images.)
The knife has very good fit and finish and nice grind lines. The pull is a bit light but not inappropriately so. (My other Howser knife, on the other hand, has a quite firm pull.)
Stats:
Slimline Trapper
4 1/16" Closed
2 1/8 ounces
Integral Frame/Bolsters (410 SS)
ATS-34 (Cryo treated)
Jigged Bone (an old set from John's personal collection)
"Sword" Shield
And now, the subject of discussion:
...and a couple of John's images:
The knife has been seized by Mrs. Blues and is now hidden somewhere safe under our tree.
As always, comments and observations are welcome...
Edited to add new images on Christmas morning:
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