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I have been toying with the idea of putting together a custom order... though the last one I "quoted" was over $5000!! 
so I think I am going to rethink my priorities, and nix the $2500 general purpose outdoor knife and just get the whitecrane and koshinata... but the damascus bowie is oh so tempting...
so I think I am going to rethink my priorities, and nix the $2500 general purpose outdoor knife and just get the whitecrane and koshinata... but the damascus bowie is oh so tempting...
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I'm not proud of my addiction - and Murray Carter is one of my enablers. Terrible pictures in terrible light. I debate even showing them because they don't do Murray's work justice.
The top two are White Crane models. The first one is Damascus with giraffe bone handle slabs.
The second up from the bottom is the first knife I purchased from Murray.
The bottom knife is one I made (with lots of help and patience from Murray and crew) when I was fortunate enough to attend one of his traditional Japanese blade smithing (spelling?) classes (highly recommended).
The middle knife is one designed by one of Murray's daughters. I was looking at his inventory while at the class and could not resist.
I rotate through the three neck knives for my EDC's. The one I made is used most often because I'm less hesitant to bang it up. And yes, they can get very sharp and hold an edge well. At the class we were introduced to sharpening with water stones as well as making the kydex sheaths for the knives we made. I'm somewhat competent with the water stones now and have even sharpened a few for friends. Mike
The top two are White Crane models. The first one is Damascus with giraffe bone handle slabs.
The second up from the bottom is the first knife I purchased from Murray.
The bottom knife is one I made (with lots of help and patience from Murray and crew) when I was fortunate enough to attend one of his traditional Japanese blade smithing (spelling?) classes (highly recommended).
The middle knife is one designed by one of Murray's daughters. I was looking at his inventory while at the class and could not resist.
I rotate through the three neck knives for my EDC's. The one I made is used most often because I'm less hesitant to bang it up. And yes, they can get very sharp and hold an edge well. At the class we were introduced to sharpening with water stones as well as making the kydex sheaths for the knives we made. I'm somewhat competent with the water stones now and have even sharpened a few for friends. Mike
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I just sold this one, regretfully. But I plan on buying another one in the future.
Hopefully Murray will have a sale like he did a year ago.
Hopefully Murray will have a sale like he did a year ago.
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well you guys managed to ruin me for life. murray carter is now on my short list.
IIRC, its white steel #1 he uses for his normal laminated blades and white steel #2/blue super #2 for his damascus blades.
White steel is a very pure steel (according to his website) so I would imagine it not having more than iron and carbon. Blue super steel has other alloying elements added to increase edge retention. Due to the small carbides in the white steel, you can get a laser edge on it.
White steel is a very pure steel (according to his website) so I would imagine it not having more than iron and carbon. Blue super steel has other alloying elements added to increase edge retention. Due to the small carbides in the white steel, you can get a laser edge on it.
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I think they called that just a straight clip point and not tactical. I don't really remember, it's been awhile. I like it a lot also. I think I was eyeballing yours on the website. Very nice clean design. I'm sure you'll be happy with it! Show us some more pictures and let us know how you like it when it arrives. Mike
Thats a beautiful knife man!
I dont know why it took me so long to get a carter. I have been wanting one for years. As soon as I get a bit more financial padding, I am going to put in a custom order with Murray. I want a Koshinata, and a premium whitecrane and neck knife with damascus and mammoth handles. He also offers a "damascus" of sorts for the core steel, with 200+ layers of forgewelded blue steel #2 and white steel #2.
The Koshinata and I almost joined once, but due to the lack of info about Murray Carter at the time, I opted for a Busse NMFBM LE. I regret it to this day, because I have since sold the Busse, and want the Koshinata more than ever.
At this point in time, the two makers I am focusing on are Chris Reeve, and Murray Carter. I currently EDC an umnumzaan and it is a superb knife. I plan on continuing to carry it as well as wearing the neck knife. Overkill... maybe, why do it?.... because I can
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I dont know why it took me so long to get a carter. I have been wanting one for years. As soon as I get a bit more financial padding, I am going to put in a custom order with Murray. I want a Koshinata, and a premium whitecrane and neck knife with damascus and mammoth handles. He also offers a "damascus" of sorts for the core steel, with 200+ layers of forgewelded blue steel #2 and white steel #2.
The Koshinata and I almost joined once, but due to the lack of info about Murray Carter at the time, I opted for a Busse NMFBM LE. I regret it to this day, because I have since sold the Busse, and want the Koshinata more than ever.
At this point in time, the two makers I am focusing on are Chris Reeve, and Murray Carter. I currently EDC an umnumzaan and it is a superb knife. I plan on continuing to carry it as well as wearing the neck knife. Overkill... maybe, why do it?.... because I can
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