Little Bird and Trout- 80CrV2, stag, and filework

[J. Doyle]

Here's a small game knife that was commissioned by an avid game bird hunter. It's very small, very thin and VERY sharp. I think the 80CrV2 is a really nice choice for this. It takes and holds a wicked edge and has the strength and toughness to support a really thin edge so it's a good slicer.

Another tough one to photograph.

This mostly wraps up a whole run of smaller, simpler knives for me. Now it's on to the big stuff.

Specs:
80CrV2 steel
6 7/8"overall w/ 2 7/8" of edge, .110" at the ricasso
Nice distal taper
"Twisted Steel" filework
Amber Stag scales
Gold plated screws (with 3 hidden alignment pins to keep everything in the same place every time)

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Sweet, I'm lovin' that Amber Stag and that filework is super clean. It looks a lot like those necker blanks I got from you, which reminds me, I need to do something with them. LOL

 

[Bruce Bump]

Nice one John
I talked to Claude Scott the other day, He said you might send him a knife or for a sheath.

 

[J. Doyle]

Thanks Guys.

Darrin, yes it would be similar to those. I made a design mod to this but it's based off of those loosely.

Thanks Bruce. Yeah, I've been speaking to Claude. I'd like to have him make a couple sheaths for me and see if it works out for both of us. I lost his contact info somewhere on my desk, a.k.a. the Bermuda Triangle of my paperwork.

Maybe you could pass it along? Or have him call me again sometime.

Thanks again.

 

[Joe L. Bachs]

Just wanted to stop by and say thanks! I have a knife you did that is similar to this one in size and shape, but I think it's from 1084 stock, has blackwood scales and no file work. It's hands down my favorite and the knife that is in my pocket the most. It has seen a ton of use since I got it and a couple big fishing trips. When I have the money to commission a custom it will be another one of your bird and trout knives. Here's the only picture I have of it on photo bucket. Thanks again.

 

[J. Doyle]

Awesome Joe! Thanks for posting that. It's great to see being liked and used. I really appreciate that.