My first true custom. (bought, not made :) )

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Bob W

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This is the first true custom knife to enter my 'accumulation'. It's an Anza knife made with my ideas. Not being an experienced knife designer, I merely selected features from knives in Anza's standard lineup.

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"Can you combine the handle design of this model, the blade shape of this model, and the size of this model, with a natural handle material?"
Anza's response? "Sure thing. It'll be ready in five days."
They also included a certificate signed by the makers and a sheet of photos showing the knife in various stages of production.

The handle is coa wood. The forehandle is black plastic, with a brass spacer. The blade length is 5-1/2" and the overall length is 10-1/4".

Thanks for looking. All comments are welcome.
-Bob
 
Looks pretty cool:cool: ...do you have (or could you take) some pics both closer and with a simpler background?? The handle is sort of muddled by the grass.:confused:

Congratulations!:D
 
Someone would have to ask...

Sorry, no, I only took two pictures. The other was worse.

Here is the photo sheet sent by Anza:
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-Bob

I cropped and enlarged the original photo too.
 
Customs are many for your liking. I'll tell you what I think....
I hope your happy with it, it was made just for you.
Congrats, and more importantly, enjoy.
 
They charged $90, including a leather sheath.

If you're on a budget, Anza has standard models starting at $18. They also have pages of one-of-a-kind knives that are very inexpensive. You can also save a bit by using their laminated wood instead of natural materials.

Best Wishes,
Bob
 
@Bob W
i got a small Anza from a dealer and i like it,

next time i will order your way,

Very nice !
:D
 
Holy Cow, Custom Designed for $90 bucks. I've been looking at Anza's for some time, but haven't found a stock model of theirs that exactly fits my tastes. I may have to call them up sometime and get them to make me one.
Congrats, that's a sweet score.

Lagarto
 
Beautiful knife Bob.:cool:

I've been thiking about doing the same thing, have Anza do me up a custom of my own design, I think you just helped me make up my mind :), nowI just need to figure out what it'll be.

I own a few Anza knives, and have a few standard knives on order, they're highly underrated.

I bought my first Anza as a user when I started renovating my house, that was 13 years ago, I've beaten the :eek: out of it, and it's still as nice as it was new.

Easy to sharpen and tough as a shop file, oh yeah, it is a shop file !!!

They have monthly drawings for a free knife out at their web site, I won in April :D

www.anzaknives.com

 
Considering the low price of their standard models, I wasn't too suprised by the $90. I was completely blown away by "No problem, it'll be ready in five days."

You won't be sorry.
-Bob
 
Larry, if you're still around. I just got back a roll of film with a new photo of the Anza (same knife, new photo). I hope the blade outline is more clearly defined in this one:

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Best Wishes,
-Bob
 
Just got an Anza from a friends surplus store, he orders them for his store. I traded a few old knives of mine for it, I am pleased. Have not had a chance to test it or use it on a camping trip, does anyone have some experience with their abilities and testing it out?

cbach8tw
 
It has about a 5 inch blade and has canvas micarta for a handle. looks rugged and the edge is sharp.

Cbach8tw
 
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