Lurquin Inspired Hunter

I certainly don't want to step on toes... I think the knife is amazing. I wouldn't change a thing about it. It has personality big time. While the sheath is nice and functional, I don't think it comes close to the beauty of the blade, but then again I should probably see more photos of it to properly develop this opinion.

Love the knife!

Todd
 
I'm more of a Steingass fan, so although I'm sure it's fun to try new things, I'd love to see some new Steingass inspired designs. My 2 cents
 
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I'm more of a Steingass fan, so although I'm sure it's fun to try new things, I'd love to see some new Steingass inspired designs. My 2 cents

Buckberg:

It's very nice to hear that there is a Steingass fan out there :D Thanks for commenting Sir. :) Speaking of new designs, here's a recent addition to my line - it was a collaboration between a client and me.....I named it the Davis Special after Don Davis, who drew up the design. He was a true gentlemen - I lost his order when my computer died and he emailed me a year later as a reminder. He said I promised him the knife by Christmas, but he thought I meant Christmas of 2014 instead of 2015. Needless to say, I moved him to the top of the list!

It's a bit out of my box - hope you like it. Mirror finished CPM-154 and Stabilized Buckeye Burl - hollow ground on large radius platen - .125" stock - very light and handy.

 
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Fellas:

I've noted a lot of repeated comments on the thumb serrations making for too busy a spine. I looked at the two Huraks that Joe Paranee showed on U-tube and noted that his have the thumb serrations also. For a hunting/fighting knife, I'm inclined to think that they're very useful (as Sam must feel also). Do all of his Huraks come with thumb serrations on the spine? Have any of you asked to not have them put on when you placed an order?

I'm just curious. Hope I'm not sounding defensive. :)
 
Tim, I suggested that I like your designs more than those in which you draw inspirations from others, and you responded by posting a knife you made that was designed by someone named Don Davis? No man I like the knives you design like the Ricketts Glen Bowie, the harpoon tactical utility, the Steingass chute knife etc... Etc... I'm sorry if this is none of my business but it seems like you are looking outside for something you already have inside. Or I'm way out of line and you are just having fun and drawing inspiration from different people? The bottom line is that your knives are very well made and timeless , I just hope the designs remain clean and classic which is what I think your collectors really appreciate. Forgive me if I'm over stepping I just really like/liked your work
 
Tim, I suggested that I like your designs more than those in which you draw inspirations from others, and you responded by posting a knife you made that was designed by someone named Don Davis? No man I like the knives you design like the Ricketts Glen Bowie, the harpoon tactical utility, the Steingass chute knife etc... Etc... I'm sorry if this is none of my business but it seems like you are looking outside for something you already have inside. Or I'm way out of line and you are just having fun and drawing inspiration from different people? The bottom line is that your knives are very well made and timeless , I just hope the designs remain clean and classic which is what I think your collectors really appreciate. Forgive me if I'm over stepping I just really like/liked your work

Buckberg: No offense taken at all. :) I rarely do a rendition of another maker's design, but when I do, it's just to have a little fun......I wouldn't want to make a business of it. This is only the second Lurquin Inspired knife I've made in six years! Back to the drawing board.
 
Tim

Happy Thanksgiving to you - and everyone else of course!

First, let me say that I really like the "Hurak homage" knife - while one can certainly see the inspiration, it is clearly not a "copy" but has your own unique touches so :thumbup: for that.

I actually don't mind the "serrations" on the top line - I think that visually, because the clip is long, the serrations are necessarily very close to it, and that makes the top line a little "busy" looking - although, in person, it may not actually be so.

I will admit upfront that I am NOT an actual hunter, so I will not comment on the utility of serrations/jimping for that purpose - but in general, i do think that for a "working" knife they are helpful - my biggest issue is that many makers leave them too sharp. While that does make them seem "cleaner" it is tough on the fingers, so I like the edges relieved subtlety. Now, while I do cut things for a living, being a surgeon, I will admit that scalpels have no top line serrations, but then the force I need to apply in surgery is nothing like what one applies doing utility tasks.

My only other minor point is to agree with some others that the upswept butt is more useful in a chopper than in a knife of this size - again, just my personal preference.

As in all the other knives you've posted, I'm very impressed by the beautiful fit and finish and I agree with Kevin that you pick some fantastic handle materials for your premium knives....except that you don't use Koa enough :D

Bill Flynn
 
Bill: Thanks for the feedback - a self-proclaimed Koa whore you are!
 
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