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Greetings all,
You are by now familiar with the knives in this series - most of which have been rendered in practical and effectively indestructible synthetic handles, but a few done in traditional wood.
My preferences are well known in this regard, and within the endless variety of wood offerings Koa has always ranked among my absolute favorites. This piece has all the electric chatoyance that you would expect of a premium example, which of course you can't see in a static photo.
The knife itself is as you would expect from the maker - as excruciatingly perfect in execution as human hands can make. But there's a good deal more to this piece than its surreal flawlessness. The design itself approaches perfection in both concept and realization. Joe Paranee understands the elements of a true fighting knife far better than most, and Nick was able to bring his own considerable expertise to the table in bringing forth a truly superb fighting bowie.
Indexing is incredible here. You could dip the tip in ink and practice calligraphy - the point goes exactly where you place it. Ergonomics and blade retention are first rate - and indeed have long been strengths of this maker. As is the ability to render a blade that is both impressively powerful and lightning fast.
For the sheath, I asked Paul to simply make whatever he thought best suited the knife - and as ever, Pappy knows best. This buffalo and shark rig is itself a work of functional art. Both Paul and Coop managed to complete their tasks with remarkable speed and get the knife on its way to me promptly. The postal system was decidedly more lethargic, but safe arrival is what matters there.
My thanks to all involved here - and in particular to Joe and Nick. And thanks to you all for reading.
You are by now familiar with the knives in this series - most of which have been rendered in practical and effectively indestructible synthetic handles, but a few done in traditional wood.
My preferences are well known in this regard, and within the endless variety of wood offerings Koa has always ranked among my absolute favorites. This piece has all the electric chatoyance that you would expect of a premium example, which of course you can't see in a static photo.
The knife itself is as you would expect from the maker - as excruciatingly perfect in execution as human hands can make. But there's a good deal more to this piece than its surreal flawlessness. The design itself approaches perfection in both concept and realization. Joe Paranee understands the elements of a true fighting knife far better than most, and Nick was able to bring his own considerable expertise to the table in bringing forth a truly superb fighting bowie.
Indexing is incredible here. You could dip the tip in ink and practice calligraphy - the point goes exactly where you place it. Ergonomics and blade retention are first rate - and indeed have long been strengths of this maker. As is the ability to render a blade that is both impressively powerful and lightning fast.
For the sheath, I asked Paul to simply make whatever he thought best suited the knife - and as ever, Pappy knows best. This buffalo and shark rig is itself a work of functional art. Both Paul and Coop managed to complete their tasks with remarkable speed and get the knife on its way to me promptly. The postal system was decidedly more lethargic, but safe arrival is what matters there.
My thanks to all involved here - and in particular to Joe and Nick. And thanks to you all for reading.
