Link to Tom Maringer Vorpal thread

Tom Maringer has always been in the entourage of the best knifemakers,its swords and its daggers are mine preferred-When I feel back these names return with the mind ,then I was Italian boy and the American cutlers they were as unattainable gods-Now the world is full of knifemakers but the knifemakers of that period stay the best-
Thanks for the links
 
Thanks for the link Joe. That's impressive, from both the man and the knife.


I got to handle that particular knife at Blade and it was definitely one of those "wow" moments. When you pick one up that fast and light, it's hard to put it down. Unfortunately, by the time I made it to Tom's table, I was already spent for the show.
 
IMHO, Tom Maringer is by far one of the best knife makers extant.....his skills and finished products are as good as any.....this gentleman's knowledge of most anything is simply amazing. :cool:
 
JParanee said:
Came upon this in practical tactical and thought some of you would find it interesting. It shows Tom doing some bamboo cutting with a Vorpal. Green bamboo is not that hard to cut but Tom is pretty fast and I like seeing customs getting used and I really like Tom Maringers work so here it is

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=650669
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These are decently thick walls on the bamboo, Joe, and he is cutting with a thinly ground 7.5" knife that weighs 7 OUNCES!.....the Vorpals are mainly slicers.

This means:

1. The edge had better have some "tooth" to it, or it will slide over the bamboo.

2. Tom is using BOTH speed and power on these cuts, there is not enough mass in the blade to simply let it "fall" through the bamboo.

The images an EXCELLENT test of his knifebuilding and using technique as well as a testament to what a compactly sized fixed blade knife can do in the hands of someone who pays attention to blade work(usage).

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Thanks Joe. I have always felt a great affinity for Tom's knives. It's nice to see that they work as good as they look.
 
In retrospect of my comment that green bamboo is easy to cut STeven has brought a valid point to me I am used to cutting with a Katana and or large knives say 9 to 11 inches long for Tom to be cutting with a blade this small and light is a feat in itself .. Just wanted to bring this up.
 
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