Michal Melichercik, traditional shepherd knives

[oldmanwilly]

And simply BEA-UTIFUL.....

Hey Bruce!

Also, agreed.

 

[Mimic Knife & Tool]

Ur knives are amazing, the most beautiful I've seen, to my eye at least.

 

[michalmelichercik]

Ur knives are amazing, the most beautiful I've seen, to my eye at least.

Thank you!

 

[michalmelichercik]

Two traditional shepherd’s knives.
Worth mentioning is the one made of carbon Damascus steel. The handle is made from wood that I had overlooked for years, even though I had it right under my nose the whole time. Cytisus scoparius. It is an inconspicuous shrub, known more for its flowers. The wood is medium-hard and has very dense annual growth rings.

Blade of carbondamscus
handle of Cytisus scoparius
230 mm





Blade of N690
The pewter inlaid handle is made of walnut and and cattle bone
240mm

 

[SharpBits]

I'm glad you started posting your wonderful work here.

 

[oldmanwilly]

I'm glad you started posting your wonderful work here.

No kidding. I keep thinking "yep, this one is the best one yet." Then he posts new ones a few days later and I have to say it to myself all over again. It's a good problem to have.

 

[jfk1110]

Always. Making me drool.......

 

[michalmelichercik]

Shepherd’s knife from central Slovakia.
Handle material: walnut wood, sheep horn, brass sheet, pewter
Blade of BohlerN690.
250mm

 

[jfk1110]

I just.love your stuff.........Eventually I'm gonna NEED one.....

 

[michalmelichercik]

Hello everyone, wishing you all the best in 2026 and lots of creative energy

 

[jfk1110]

Hello everyone, wishing you all the best in 2026 and lots of creative energy

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.....Glad you're back I was going thru withdrawal......

BEAUTIFUL JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[michalmelichercik]

The customer’s request was to combine a traditional design with improved ergonomics.
This knife is the result of that process.
I tried to keep the classic lines while refining the grip and overall balance for better comfort in use.

Blade of N690
The pewter inlaid handle is made of walnut.
255mm

 

[SharpBits]

The customer’s request was to combine a traditional design with improved ergonomics.
This knife is the result of that process.
I tried to keep the classic lines while refining the grip and overall balance for better comfort in use.

Blade of N690
The pewter inlaid handle is made of walnut.
255mm
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Stunning! Will it become a standard model for you?

 

[michalmelichercik]

I’m open to it. Time will tell.

 

[oldmanwilly]

You've done it again... positively beautiful!

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

That is fantastic!!!

 

[jfk1110]

The customer’s request was to combine a traditional design with improved ergonomics.
This knife is the result of that process.
I tried to keep the classic lines while refining the grip and overall balance for better comfort in use.

Blade of N690
The pewter inlaid handle is made of walnut.
255mm
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That is BADASS........Great job........OK.silly question maybe.....Have you tried or considered doing a micarta handle like that..... In maybe I dunno, OD green canvas...........
I know Sharp & Fiery likes OD green. Too..

 

[michalmelichercik]

That is BADASS........Great job........OK.silly question maybe.....Have you tried or considered doing a micarta handle like that..... In maybe I dunno, OD green canvas...........
I know Sharp & Fiery likes OD green. Too..

I stayed away from this material for a long time. When I wanted stronger colors, I usually went with stabilized wood. Lately though, I picked up some micarta and G10 and plan to use them on folding knives.
I haven’t really gotten into modern styles and folders on this forum yet. Sometimes it’s good to experiment a bit. I’ll find some time and post something here.

 

[jfk1110]

Id.love.to see.like.OD green canvas. And pewter.or tin almost exactly like the last knife you posted....
Or copper have you.done. copper like that in a handle.........Im drooling all over myself thinkin bout it...

 

[michalmelichercik]

An older piece, made around 2017. I created this set as a wedding gift. A knife and belt for the groom, and a hairpin with earrings for the bride. The design was inspired by traditional folk motifs from the Novohrad region and Podpoľanie in Slovakia. The embossed decoration is further enhanced with copper tauzia placed in the center of the floral patterns. Materials used: copper, nickel silver, carbon Damascus steel, and bog oak. I no longer remember the exact dimensions, but it was a small knife.