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Horsewright
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
Vaquero with elk and turquoise spacer and bead on the thong. Flower carved pancake sheath.
This Nicholas Nicholls Pocket Cleaver was included in a bumper box of goodies I received from @Reaper AL shortly before Christmas. I've really been enjoying carrying it 
That looks really nice
This Nicholas Nicholls Pocket Cleaver was included in a bumper box of goodies I received from @Reaper AL shortly before Christmas. I've really been enjoying carrying it
There were several more very special knives included in @Reaper AL 's parcel, but none more special, in my opinion than this custom Santoku made for me by one of Al's very talented grandsons. A note from Al told me that the 7 1/2" blade is 5160 High Carbon Steel, with a handle of Walnut, African Blackwood, and White Paper Micarta. I hope Al doesn't mind me quoting from the rest of his note:
"He cut the blade himself.
He cut the handle and fitted it.
Hand sanded it.
"He wanted you to have it.
"He in 14 years old."
Pretty incredible
What a kind, generous, and talented lad I'll treasure this knife for the rest of my life 
Horsewright
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
That looks really nice
There were several more very special knives included in @Reaper AL 's parcel, but none more special, in my opinion than this custom Santoku made for me by one of Al's very talented grandsons. A note from Al told me that the 7 1/2" blade is 5160 High Carbon Steel, with a handle of Walnut, African Blackwood, and White Paper Micarta. I hope Al doesn't mind me quoting from the rest of his note:
"He cut the blade himself.
He cut the handle and fitted it.
Hand sanded it.
"He wanted you to have it.
"He in 14 years old."
Pretty incredible
Thats real cool Jack!
I recently bought this for skinning roos and rabbits, I'm very pleased with it.
I've spent most of my night shift, while my tractor auto steers, checking out the fixed blades posted here, alot of very nice knives fellas
Dan.
What a thoughtful gift, Jack! It's a beauty and sure looks like one that will serve you well.That looks really nice
There were several more very special knives included in @Reaper AL 's parcel, but none more special, in my opinion than this custom Santoku made for me by one of Al's very talented grandsons. A note from Al told me that the 7 1/2" blade is 5160 High Carbon Steel, with a handle of Walnut, African Blackwood, and White Paper Micarta. I hope Al doesn't mind me quoting from the rest of his note:
"He cut the blade himself.
He cut the handle and fitted it.
Hand sanded it.
"He wanted you to have it.
"He in 14 years old."
Pretty incredible
Thanks a lot Gary
I had this older Western sitting on my workbench with a really dinged up and chipped edge. I worked on it this morning and it's ready to go now!
I remember those! Way back in the 1980's, a UK importer, briefly offered 3 Western knives for sale, that being one of them. In an era of chisel-ground 'survival knives', it looked to be a pretty good pattern. I remember intending to buy one, and only didn"t because the dealer closed down. Nice work my friend, looks like you're getting familiar with your Christmas present
The Zieg
Gold Member
I have that very knife in my back pocket as I type this. Nicely done on the sheath!Bought a nice cheap Mora but hated the crappy plastic sheath.
I never carry a knife on my belt, so I just needed something to protect it in the pack.
Threw this one together while watching the Colts lose the game in the first quarter. Take the points!!!
Zieg
Bought a nice cheap Mora but hated the crappy plastic sheath.
I never carry a knife on my belt, so I just needed something to protect it in the pack.
Threw this one together while watching the Colts lose the game in the first quarter. Take the points!!!
Nice work John, I hate those plastic sheaths too
Robust?
The Zieg
Gold Member
Nice work John, I hate those plastic sheaths too
Robust?
Yes, indeed. And I must add that it is quite robust. It's certainly crisis worthy. I'm considering painting the grey plastic in the grip an emergency red or green.
Zieg
Thank you, Zieg.
Thank you, Jack.
Ya, it wouldn't hold the knife in tight after a couple of days.
Thank you, Jack.
Ya, it wouldn't hold the knife in tight after a couple of days.
The older design was better in THAT respect at least