Non Typical Skinner

G L Drew

G L Drew

Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
Feedback: +307 / =0 / -0
Joined
Feb 3, 2005
Messages
4,739
I seldom see a tool steel knife with a mirror finish but a friend wanted me to show him my method of doing this so I tried it on some 5160. I kind of like the way it come out.

Forged from 1/4 inch 5160
flat grind
Distal tapered tang and blade
Mirror finish
Curly maple handle stabilized in my shop
Overall length: 7 1/2 inches
Blade: 3 1/2 inches
Hand sewn leather scabbard

$110 ----SOLD----delivered to the US or Canada. My PayPal account is gldrewknives@yahoo.com I also take USPS money orders or checks with time to clear.

1-311.jpg

1-312.jpg

1-313.jpg

1-314.jpg
1-315.jpg
 
Last edited:
Gerry i just want to say that you make very attractive knives. design, proportions, materials, and finishing all come together so well on all the knives you present here.
and your prices are basically a gift to the fortunate buyer.
congratulations, beautiful knife.
roland
 
Theres some guys on here who every knife they make I want! GL Drew is one and a class act as well.
 
I looked at this right after it was posted and was barely able to keep from buying it. BB thanks for removing the temptation.

I have two of Gerry's knives and will be getting more. Fantastic in every way.
 
I have one of Gerry's "$65 knives" in ats-34 (if memory serves)... I think I got it before he started swinging the hammer. I can't say enough about it. As a new maker, It got me curious as to how he does his mirror polish, because it takes me forever! Fit and finish were great, the only thing he needs to change is the price. I can't see how he can charge so little for the quality of knives he makes. I typically carry my own work, but if I don't, it's usually that one. It's a perfect edc for my needs.
 
Mainly a repeat of the comments already made, but wanted to say that it is a beautiful knife with great size and shape. I think people are REALLY gonna like that one.
 
WOW! I really like that one. Gorgeous. I think the the thing I liked the most (didn't realize I missed it so much!) was the old fashioned polish on the blade.

I love those old fashioned purpose built working knives. Yours is a great example of a classic design, very well executed, and a beautiful finish.

Nicely done!

Robert
 
Man alive, I'm sure glad I got here when I did. ;)

As it was when I got on the forum and saw GL Drew and Skinner together on the same line I could hardly get the thread open fast enough. Before I did though I noticed that Roland Proctor had already posted and I thought "oh no! Roland beat me to the draw". :)
 
2 hours and 4 minutes and gone! BB, you're still pretty fast on the draw, even if roland did get there first! I must echo the comments above, that this particular knife has everything going for it - size, handle material, design, finish, and the touch of its maker. One thing I did not see anyone mention yet, however, was the slightly different staining Gerry did to this sheath from his usual, and how it seems to accent so well the curly maple grain. I'm with wildmike - Thanks, BB, for removing the temptation, but I'd love to be a fly on the wall the first time you hold this jewel in your hands!
 
It's even prettier in person and I can't wait to put it to use as this knife virtually screams "don't put me on a shelf, use me!".

The first thing I really like is the way the handle is made. It's a little wider than average with a nice symetrical bulge in the middle and another nicely placed bulge at the back, which holds my little finger in position and fills the outside edge of my palm in a most satisfying way.

The tapered blade is remarkably well done in both directions. Of course the polished blade is an eye catcher the moment it breaks leather. Your pride in craftsmanship really shows through on this one, Gerry.

Thanks a bunch from your newest happy customer.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top