Mike Alsdorf Knives

I first briefly met Mike at the A.G. Russell Knife Event in Rogers, AR. I remembered seeing his work here on BF, and wanted to check them out at the show. I made it a point to look him up this time at the Little Rock Custom Knife Show and see what he had available. I got to talk with him for a few minutes, and quickly realized he was a nice, honest maker true to his art.

This is my first custom slipjoint, but won't be my last. I'm hooked!

First folder using CPM154.

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Here are some better shots of my teardrop jack with worm grooved bone.

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DeanoD said:
I first briefly met Mike at the A.G. Russell Knife Event in Rogers, AR. I remembered seeing his work here on BF, and wanted to check them out at the show. I made it a point to look him up this time at the Little Rock Custom Knife Show and see what he had available. I got to talk with him for a few minutes, and quickly realized he was a nice, honest maker true to his art.

This is my first custom slipjoint, but won't be my last. I'm hooked!

First folder using CPM154.

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DeanoD, That's a very nice knife, I really like it.. It is very clean and the workmanship is superb. I really enjoy the scales covers,they sure add to the knife... Congrats to you and maker both...
 
There are so many great looking Alsdorf's in this thread!! Keep 'em coming, as I am enjoying drooling over his knives! :D
 
Just another one for today, got to keep the thread on page one or two.:)
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Another interframe doctor with great black-lip pearl.
The blade is essentially mirror polished.

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harkamus said:
I love the Doctors. Is there a reason why they're named as such? Just curious.
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As I understand a little of the history, this pattern was made with the butt end of the knife in one piece so Dr.s in the field could crush pills and not get residue between the liners and springs, the knives also usually had a blade that was a spatula to mix drugs. The name stuck, the pattern stayed nearly the same, but the blade combinations change.

I hope I have not offended some real knife history buffs with my rendition.

Jim
 
James Todd said:
As I understand a little of the history, this pattern was made with the butt end of the knife in one piece so Dr.s in the field could crush pills and not get residue between the liners and springs, the knives also usually had a blade that was a spatula to mix drugs. The name stuck, the pattern stayed nearly the same, but the blade combinations change.

I hope I have not offended some real knife history buffs with my rendition.

Jim
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Your historical rendition of the Doctors / Physicians slipjoint was spot on and all the knives in this thread are some real eye candy to behold. Mike's wears have always turned heads and I am pleased that you started this fine thread to showcase them..

Thanks for all the good folksy folks here for the great contributions thus far too!


Anthony
 
FLymon said:
I have a Teardrop Jack on order, and it's all I can do to not buy that 2 blade Peanut:rolleyes:
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I feel your pain.....I have two customs coming to be me very soon or that very peanut would be in my pocket right now.
 
Okay guys quit your braggin' about Mike Alsdorf. I found him first:D Actually, forum wide, Danbo knew Mike first. He was smart enough to keep his mouth shut though;)

Seriously, this is a well deserved thread to show off Mike's fabulous work. Mike's work is incredible, price not even considered. I met Mike in November of 2006 at a knife show in Mount Vernon, IL. It was his first show. I bought six of his knives. Mike has been a great friend ever since. I will say his new Peanut is my favorite pattern so far:thumbup::thumbup:
 
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