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I loved "The Edge" starring Anthony Hopkins, in a fight for survival in the Alaskan wilderness. Man versus nature, and a huge man-eating bear, and it featured a gorgeous knife made by Brian Lyttle...a folding hunter with Mammoth scales that was used extensively in the film. I wanted a similar knife, and since I live in Spartanburg, SC I contacted Ross Tyser to see about making something special...just in case I crash-land my Jeep in the wilderness of the Upstate mountains and have to hike thru the wilderness to the closest 7-11 in order to survive off of Slushies and Moon Pies.
We decided on a slightly modified version of a blade he has made before, fixed instead of folding. After pricing some Mammoth scales, I decided Giraffe bone would work equally well, added a lanyard loop to the handle, and Ross was off to his magic workshop to make me a knife.
He used 440C stainless steel, hollow-ground with a slight drop-point and an integral guard. The thumb can rest on the top guard for delicate work, and underneath is a slight curve to protect when pulling the blade toward you. Overall length is 9 1/2 inches with a 4 1/2 inch blade. Handles are Giraffe Bone backed with Black Dymondwood. Handle rivets are 416 Stainless and Lanyard tube is Aluminum. Handle has a slight Palm Swell for comfort and fit to the hand.
There is also a sheath, pictured with Ross's original Rubble knife, which mine is based from.
Needless to say, I am THRILLED! I think the knife is a work of art, and am proud to be its' owner. Since it is mine, and for its' intended utility camp/bushcraft/survival...I have named it the CampMaster. All that is left is to add some black paracord to the lanyard and I will be hitting the back trails!
BTW: Ross Tyser is listed on the Custom Knifemaker listing on this site, and is located in the Upstate of South Carolina. If you are considering a custom folder or fixed blade knife, I highly suggest you contact him... my next project will be one of his Damascus blades...which I will gladly post here when the time comes!
Thanks for the great forum!
The original Tyser Rubble knife with Sheath
The knife used in "The Edge"
The Giraffe bone scales, contoured for the blade
The finished CampMaster by Ross Tyser!
Side view of the Dymondwood/Giraffe and contour of the handle
We decided on a slightly modified version of a blade he has made before, fixed instead of folding. After pricing some Mammoth scales, I decided Giraffe bone would work equally well, added a lanyard loop to the handle, and Ross was off to his magic workshop to make me a knife.
He used 440C stainless steel, hollow-ground with a slight drop-point and an integral guard. The thumb can rest on the top guard for delicate work, and underneath is a slight curve to protect when pulling the blade toward you. Overall length is 9 1/2 inches with a 4 1/2 inch blade. Handles are Giraffe Bone backed with Black Dymondwood. Handle rivets are 416 Stainless and Lanyard tube is Aluminum. Handle has a slight Palm Swell for comfort and fit to the hand.
There is also a sheath, pictured with Ross's original Rubble knife, which mine is based from.
Needless to say, I am THRILLED! I think the knife is a work of art, and am proud to be its' owner. Since it is mine, and for its' intended utility camp/bushcraft/survival...I have named it the CampMaster. All that is left is to add some black paracord to the lanyard and I will be hitting the back trails!
BTW: Ross Tyser is listed on the Custom Knifemaker listing on this site, and is located in the Upstate of South Carolina. If you are considering a custom folder or fixed blade knife, I highly suggest you contact him... my next project will be one of his Damascus blades...which I will gladly post here when the time comes!
Thanks for the great forum!
The original Tyser Rubble knife with Sheath
The knife used in "The Edge"
The Giraffe bone scales, contoured for the blade
The finished CampMaster by Ross Tyser!
Side view of the Dymondwood/Giraffe and contour of the handle
