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Hello Knife People!
I’m excited to officially introduce my new brand, Accipiter Knife and Tool, and to announce that I have partnered with David Mary to produce my first designs!
“Accipiter” is derived from the Roman word for hawk, and is currently a genus of predatory birds within the order Accipitriformes, known primarily for their habit of hunting and eating other birds.
I’ve been “designing” knives since a very young age, and with information gathered primarily from BladeForums (in particular
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
- thanks Stacy!), I was able to forge my first knife sometime around 2006. I was just starting out as a California State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) and I wanted a tough, small, boot-carried “rescue knife” to wear on the job. I couldn’t afford the knives I saw for sale and liked for the role, so after much research I made the knife (and sheath) below and carried it for about 19 years on duty.
The second knife I made, also forged from 1/4” 5160, was made as a gift for my good friend Mike:
Mike’s knife is the inspiration for my first “production model”, the Northern Gosshawk:
Plasma!
I designed this knife with the woods in mind. It’s somewhere between a large knife and short machete, at a bit over 17” overall length in 1/8” AEB-L.
Here it is after heat treatment, along with my second model, the Sharp-Shinned Hawk (AKA Sharpie or Flying Puukko):
The Sharpie is inspired by knives like the Sendero and the guarded Puukko knives by Mora and Marttiini. I plan to offer them in 0.09” (~3/32) AEB-L, (although these prototypes are in 15N20 because it was more quickly available at the time).
It has been very interesting and educational to confer with David about these designs and knife making in general. He has a deep understanding of these tools and I feel extremely lucky to be working with him. Thanks again
David Mary
for your kindness and patience. 
These prototypes are still in need of grinding, handles and sheathes, and I’m looking forward to showing off the finished product.
I’ll be adding to this thread as I get updates, and please feel free to ask any questions (or offer any suggestions/advice) below.
Cheers,
Shawn Wilson
(scdub)
I’m excited to officially introduce my new brand, Accipiter Knife and Tool, and to announce that I have partnered with David Mary to produce my first designs!
“Accipiter” is derived from the Roman word for hawk, and is currently a genus of predatory birds within the order Accipitriformes, known primarily for their habit of hunting and eating other birds.
I’ve been “designing” knives since a very young age, and with information gathered primarily from BladeForums (in particular
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith
- thanks Stacy!), I was able to forge my first knife sometime around 2006. I was just starting out as a California State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) and I wanted a tough, small, boot-carried “rescue knife” to wear on the job. I couldn’t afford the knives I saw for sale and liked for the role, so after much research I made the knife (and sheath) below and carried it for about 19 years on duty.The second knife I made, also forged from 1/4” 5160, was made as a gift for my good friend Mike:
Mike’s knife is the inspiration for my first “production model”, the Northern Gosshawk:
Plasma!
I designed this knife with the woods in mind. It’s somewhere between a large knife and short machete, at a bit over 17” overall length in 1/8” AEB-L.
Here it is after heat treatment, along with my second model, the Sharp-Shinned Hawk (AKA Sharpie or Flying Puukko):
The Sharpie is inspired by knives like the Sendero and the guarded Puukko knives by Mora and Marttiini. I plan to offer them in 0.09” (~3/32) AEB-L, (although these prototypes are in 15N20 because it was more quickly available at the time).
It has been very interesting and educational to confer with David about these designs and knife making in general. He has a deep understanding of these tools and I feel extremely lucky to be working with him. Thanks again
David Mary
for your kindness and patience. These prototypes are still in need of grinding, handles and sheathes, and I’m looking forward to showing off the finished product.
I’ll be adding to this thread as I get updates, and please feel free to ask any questions (or offer any suggestions/advice) below.
Cheers,
Shawn Wilson
(scdub)
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Cool designs as well. Looking forward to see how they turn out!
