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Allright, it's a knife, not a toy. But this one will probably not see a lot of hard use. It's just too precious. Dan Winkler made this one back in '94. Winkler is probably my favorite maker. I just love his creative knives. I had never seen a lock-back Winkler. I was interested in getting one of his friction folders, but this knife just spoke to me.
I have ordered a number of knives from internet dealers. One of the big drawbacks in buying knives this way is that you can't handle the knife. You usually only get to see one or two photographs and you sort of fill in the missing information with your imagination.
So, I have been dissapointed a couple of times when I received the package and picked up the knife for the first time. Not enough to send anything back, just the uncomfortable cognitive dissonance produced by the difference between my fantasy, and reality. All of the dealers I have dealt with offer a very reasonable return policy, so returning a knife is not a problem.
No dissonance this time! This knife is Better than I had imagined. The damascus is stunning. The mammoth ivory smooth and creamy, the file work better than the photos showed, the blade (although made in '94) is razor sharp, the lock-up is really solid, it walks and talks, and most surprising of all, Dan actually file worked Both sides of the lock-bar. Attention to detail is such hidden places speaks to a meticulous craftsmanship.
This is my FIRST 'custom' folder. I am ecstatic. I just love this little knife. Every detail has received attention. The pivot pins have a delicate hammered appearance. Fittings are nickel silver. The knife is surpisingly heavy. It feels really solid. Excellant feel in the hand. Maybe I will get around to cutting some things with the knife. I do plan to have a nice little slip sheath made for it so that I can carry it around. This knife deserves to be enjoyed in more ways than by living on a shelf or bank vault.
I lifted these pics from Arizonacustom knives. I hope the Sadow's don't mind.
Daniel Winkler Lock-back folder with damascus and mammoth ivory:
Close-up
Filework
Paracelsus, happy person
Para's Knives
[This message has been edited by Paracelsus (edited 08-12-2000).]
I have ordered a number of knives from internet dealers. One of the big drawbacks in buying knives this way is that you can't handle the knife. You usually only get to see one or two photographs and you sort of fill in the missing information with your imagination.
So, I have been dissapointed a couple of times when I received the package and picked up the knife for the first time. Not enough to send anything back, just the uncomfortable cognitive dissonance produced by the difference between my fantasy, and reality. All of the dealers I have dealt with offer a very reasonable return policy, so returning a knife is not a problem.
No dissonance this time! This knife is Better than I had imagined. The damascus is stunning. The mammoth ivory smooth and creamy, the file work better than the photos showed, the blade (although made in '94) is razor sharp, the lock-up is really solid, it walks and talks, and most surprising of all, Dan actually file worked Both sides of the lock-bar. Attention to detail is such hidden places speaks to a meticulous craftsmanship.
This is my FIRST 'custom' folder. I am ecstatic. I just love this little knife. Every detail has received attention. The pivot pins have a delicate hammered appearance. Fittings are nickel silver. The knife is surpisingly heavy. It feels really solid. Excellant feel in the hand. Maybe I will get around to cutting some things with the knife. I do plan to have a nice little slip sheath made for it so that I can carry it around. This knife deserves to be enjoyed in more ways than by living on a shelf or bank vault.
I lifted these pics from Arizonacustom knives. I hope the Sadow's don't mind.
Daniel Winkler Lock-back folder with damascus and mammoth ivory:
Close-up
Filework
Paracelsus, happy person
Para's Knives
[This message has been edited by Paracelsus (edited 08-12-2000).]
