looking for custom knife help?

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Ron M

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Can anyone help me I am looking for a custom made knife. I’ am looking for a knife similar in design to Ray Mears Woodlore knife. Ray’s knives are very expensive and are back ordered until October 2003. Can some one please recommend or suggest a custom blade smith.

I’ am looking for a Carbon Steel, full tang, flat ground Scandinavian design blade. I would like the blade to be around 3.5” - 4” long. I want the grind profile without a secondary bevel, so it’s easy to maintain in the field. The back of the blade (spine) needs to have a sharp edges (non-finished) so it can spark or scrape a firesteel.

The handle needs to be 4” long and made of wood or antler.

The Sheath needs to be leather and can be carried around the neck or belt (I’ am a lefty).
I want the sheath to have an integral sleeve to hold a FireSteel.

Any help, or Ideas would be appreciated Thanks - Ron
 
Thanks Matt,
for the repley, I cant wait until you finish it. I will post photos when its done.
Ron
 
Ron, whilst I would certainly not disparage Matts knives (or discourage you from purchasing one of his excellent custom knives)

For your information, the Ray Mears knife is made by Alan Wood


I'm sure you'll be very happy with the knife Matt'l make:D
 
Matt Cook (Pinoy Knife) Just sent me my first photo of the knife he is grinding for me
RonsKnife1.jpg
 
Ron M - Looks like you'll be getting your 'dream' custom knife! Good luck & don't forget to post some pixs of the finished project!:D
 
Yah Ron,
Plenny of handle on a knife like that & you can't go too wrong ('course the grind, steel, HT, finish & sharpening all help:p )


Good lookin' knife from a great maker.
 
Very cool Ron.., and yeah Matt is great.., and fun to work with! He just made me a damascus Balisong, Brass frame., Damascus latch...fileworked.., etc. Great knife! You'll be pleased I'm sure!


"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
 
Greeting'a All Just stopped By For a Quick Look !! Sorry About the Nasty Workbench !! But it is Really a Workbench For Work !! Thank's For the Kind Word's Everyone !! I am a little Ashamed at the Rough Look of the Knife, But it is a Work in Progress !! I will Promise Pictures of the Original Picture Sent to Me as Well as My Finnished Version of this Knife !!

Hey Pete / Glad you Like The Bali I Have More Comming Soon !! He He :) :D
 
Matt,
I aslo posted on topic over in the Wildnerness & Survival Skill Forum. You should check out some of the posts.
Thanks again-
Ron M
 
Matt just emailed me some more photo with the handle on, Pretty darn sweet if you ask me.
RonsKnife.jpg
 
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