Just wondering custom scout knives?

ken erickson

ken erickson

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I, for no other reason then just wondering , if any collectors or makers own, or have made custom scout knives? If not, do you think there is a reason why you do not see custom scout knives? The cost I am sure would be high being a four blade in most instances.

Just thinking about some patterns I have not really seen in the custom realm.

Ken
 
I like the pattern but I consider it a bit bulky for EDC and therefore a specialty pattern as a result.
 
The Remington 4233 was a nice little knife, but other than as a curiousity, who that can afford a custom needs a can opener or a cap lifter in their pocket ?

Fran
 
This is not directly related to the Scout knife question, but still related, in a way:D I've always found it interesting that single blade custom slipjoints are so widely accepted, while few single blade factory slipjoints have ever been widely accepted, much less collected.

Here's my take on it. In my experience, most custom two blades and up are a bit more bulky than most folks will ever carry, yet nothing is much more desirable from a collector standpoint than a well executed custom multi-blade. Another pattern that I'm surprised more custom makers haven't widely made is the two blade Peanut. Yes, I know a few makers have offered them, but they should be able to be made by a reputable maker in the $300 or so range IMO.

P.S.

I'm still counting on that Stockman in 2009:D
 
Sauconian said:
The Remington 4233 was a nice little knife, but other than as a curiousity, who that can afford a custom needs a can opener or a cap lifter in their pocket ?

Fran
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Well, there are those of us that do use those tools daily, like when i carried my SAK, it was used to open cans for dinner everyday, not just in the field but at home too. And at lease one bottle a day before I gave up beer...

I see no reason to not have them on a custom for that pattern(or any other custom for that matter), if you want that pattern in a certain material or steel, or at a certain makers quality point.

G.
 
I'd love a nice scout. My Wenger SI has proven to me that the scout is a wonderfully practical pattern, but I'd sure like something prettier.

Another interesting idea for a custom I had was a canoe, but with a SAK-style cap lifter/screwdriver instead of the small blade. Now this would make a lot of purists gag, but it would suit me well, I think.
 
Ice Tigre said:
Well, there are those of us that do use those tools daily, like when i carried my SAK, it was used to open cans for dinner everyday, not just in the field but at home too. And at lease one bottle a day before I gave up beer...

I see no reason to not have them on a custom for that pattern(or any other custom for that matter), if you want that pattern in a certain material or steel, or at a certain makers quality point.

G.
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I forgot we still have a frontier. :D Tougher in Alaska ! :thumbup:
 
If I remember right Richard Rogers made what looked like
a custom scout knife a couple of years ago it sold for $5000.00.
 
I think Terry Davis made one several years back, based on a Remington pattern. You don't see Terry's knives much, but they are exquisite, traditionally styled, sole authorship knives.
 
The expense and the intricacy of manufacture could be reasons.

But, the Scout pattern or the SAK Farmer is the antithesis of a safe-queen, it's a user that faces tough work-think of bottle tops or tin openers.Not only is it relatively bulky and a pack sort of knife but I can't think too many people who would want to have a 500+dollar knife in the tool-box rubbing shoulder with some very rough neighbours....
 
ken erickson said:
I, for no other reason then just wondering , if any collectors or makers own, or have made custom scout knives? If not, do you think there is a reason why you do not see custom scout knives? The cost I am sure would be high being a four blade in most instances.

Just thinking about some patterns I have not really seen in the custom realm.

Ken
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Ken, I will be the first to sign up, IF, the cost can be held under 300.:D
But with the expertise you have and the time you put in on the single blades, I wonder if it can be done?
Jim
 
willgoy said:
The expense and the intricacy of manufacture could be reasons.

But, the Scout pattern or the SAK Farmer is the antithesis of a safe-queen, it's a user that faces tough work-think of bottle tops or tin openers.Not only is it relatively bulky and a pack sort of knife but I can't think too many people who would want to have a 500+dollar knife in the tool-box rubbing shoulder with some very rough neighbours....
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I can't see anyone that has a quality knife(and has any respect for it at all), be it $20, $50 or $500 puting it in a tool box to bang around with rougher/bigger tools... :eek:

G.
 
Maybe it's because a SAK is pretty close to a Scout Knife, and it would be more economical to get a custom SAK instead.
 
Ken,
I bet if you made one,it would be a treasure,to the person who wants a custom Scout
Because of your skill,your product(your custom knives),and the fact,that you are a great guy,to know & deal with

The pattern I have in mind,for a custom,that I've not seen,is a Eureka Jack 3.5" , in a shadow though,for a work/using knife


-Vince
 
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