Norfleet Custom Knives Loveless Style Drop Point Hunter with Old Westinghouse Micarta

[Norfleet]

The knife below is one of my standard 3.5" knives and the handle material was sent to me by the customer. Brandon had the material in his possession many years ago and sent it to Randall for them to use to make him 4 of their Gambler models. They made 3 and the last block of handle had split right down the middle. They sent him the 3 Gamblers with his knife handle material and they also sent back to him the block that split. I am told that the knife material is the old Westinghouse Micarta and that you can't get it anymore. I tried to get the photos to show the grain in this material. It works beautifully and I wish I had a tractor trailer load of it, maybe 2. This stuff even smells good when grinding and shaping. He kept it all these years and saw some of my knives and asked if I would or could use this material on a knife for him and it worked out great. It pays to save the scraps.

Specifications:

Overall Length: 8"
Cutting Length: FULL 3.5"
Thickness at Ricasso: .1875" (3/16")
Blade Material: ATS-34
Lanyard Thong Tube: Nickel Silver (1/4")
Rockwell Hardness: RC-60
Guard Material: Nickel Silver
Handle Material: Old Westinghouse Micarta
Handle Pins: Loveless Style (Stainless Bolts and Brass Nuts)
Blade Finish: Mirror Finish with Deep Hollow Grind and tapered tang
Liner Material: Red Fiber
Sheath: Black leather sheath with black edging for a professional look
Design: Drop Point Hunting Knife with Full Tapered Tang

Thanks everyone for looking, your support is very much appreciated!!!

 

[SGerman]

I love it and the color of the old micarta scales is just beautiful.

 

[bluejaunte]

That is REALLY nice.

If I may make a bold suggestion, you should try using natural, indirect light for your photographs. Your knives deserve it! :thumbup:

 

[T.K.C.]

I love that!! I love knives with white handles scales and red liners. That just makes my heart go pitter patter!

 

[Stump_250]

wow that is very nice. i love the liners. drop point hunters are one of my fav's.