Let's see your good old basic fixed blades, Bowie's, Stickers, etc.

[Horsewright]

Thanks @Prester John

 

[black mamba]

Some time ago I had a Russian made "Sting" fixed blade from ROSarms Intl., and I've come to miss it. Made with the traditional birch bark stacked rings and 110x18 stainless steel (basically 440C with higher Carbon and trace minerals) it was very light, tough and a good cutter. The Sting model had a 3½" blade and 8" OAL. Well, I've finally replace it with this Fry II model, with 3¾" blade and 8.4" OAL.

I really love this knife. It is light, strong, takes a wicked shaving edge, and the birch bark handle feels incredible in use. They have their own subforum here on BFC: https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/rosarms-international.811/
So check 'em out!!

 

[tiguy7]

View attachment 1003094 Here is a 440-C drop point by R.W. Wilson. The sheath is custom.

 

[tiguy7]

View attachment 1003096 This is a Herter’s Buffalo Skinner.

 

[Jack Black]

The Sheffield cutlers were very quick to imitate the American style of hunting knife, and produced so many in various related forms, that they long-ago became an established Sheffield 'Town Pattern'. This model, the inspiration for which is rather obvious, is known locally as a Blood 'Holler', and available in various blade lengths. This a 4" from A.Wright & Son

 

[screened porch]

This Schrade Walden H-15 just feels just right.

 

[Wurrwulf]

Took this one today of my Osage handled JK Knives Bluegill. Check out the difference a couple years of aging produces!

 

[dc50]

Took this one today of my Osage handled JK Knives Bluegill. Check out the difference a couple years of aging produces!

That's a nice one Shawn

 

[Fodderwing]

Took this one today of my Osage handled JK Knives Bluegill. Check out the difference a couple years of aging produces!

That's a beauty Shawn. I have quite a number of things made by my father-in-law out of Bois de Arc (osage). The items that are 20 to 30 years old have acquired the color of walnut. It is hard to believe but it is true. He is still turning out rolling pins, pistol grips, and boxes and they are as light orange (yellow) as they can be when fresh.

 

[Horsewright]

Opposite ends of the spectrum. Both in elk.

 

[Wurrwulf]

That's a nice one Shawn

That's a beauty Shawn. I have quite a number of things made by my father-in-law out of Bois de Arc (osage). The items that are 20 to 30 years old have acquired the color of walnut. It is hard to believe but it is true. He is still turning out rolling pins, pistol grips, and boxes and they are as light orange (yellow) as they can be when fresh.

Thanks, y'all! I was initially hesitant to leave the handle without a Tru-Oil or BLO finish because I liked the bright yellow so much, but I've really come to like the orange and the way the grain has come to show through.

 

[dc50]

One of my first Scandinavian knives with reindeer horn and birch handle.

 

[hamsco]

The oak tree in my yard has a lot of acorns this year.

 

[r8shell]

 

[Horsewright]

Rodeo in Turkish Walnut:

 

[dc50]

EKA NORDIC H8

 

[dc50]

Woods Knife Finland

 

[Halfneck]

After a long time, I finally got a Fiddleback Hiking Buddy done the way I want.

 

[dc50]

Brusletto Hunter

 

[Old Hunter]

My Dad gifted me with this Western Bowie a couple of weeks ago - he retired as 1SG of the local Army National Guard unit in June 1980, this was presented to him on that occasion. Has a nice Western brand wall hanging plaque as well - going to hang it in my office. OH
Ps Dad told me today there is a box and a sheath stored away somewhere but when he finds it he'll let me know.