Chui
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As much as I like my SAKs, am not really a multi-blade fan at all. One reason being am not keen on fiddly nail-nicks and silly little fiddly blades.
My go-to is usually a large single bladed folder, cutting edge 3" or a tad under.
Recently had the opportunity to buy a used folder from Willie Paulsen - retired Knife Makers Guild member in South Africa. The wood looked unusual and the f&f looked very good indeed.
Have had it now for about 2 months and it has sat in my tidy tray next to the computer. There's a selection of folders there and I often will grab a couple and have a play n fondle.
Steadily, over this time, this Paulsen has totally grown on me and have to confess the size, weight, combo of blade shapes n sizes has got me hooked. Have a 2-blade Halfrich as well which is now, all of a sudden, appreciated even more.
Know nothing of Stockman, Eureka, Jacks etc etc, but now getting to understand a few. Size of this one is a gnat's under 3-3/4" o/a closed length, so I guess a Medium Stockman.
Find it ever surprising that my tastes still evolve after all these years owning knives.
A few pics below. The wood is Umtiza, a uncommon wood found in Eastern Cape - the following extract from SA National Biodiversity Institute: The wood of umtiza is said to be very hard and oily and was used in the past to house propeller shafts in small boats, as the natural oil provided constant lubrication. This tree is traditionally a sacred tree for the Xhosa people, who use it for protection against lightening and evil spirits, by hanging a piece of bark above the door. They also take a piece of stick and use it as healing wand, which is believed to be effective. Steel is Bohler N690
Thank you, Willie, for a wonderful piece of craftsmanship - this will be much treasured.
My go-to is usually a large single bladed folder, cutting edge 3" or a tad under.
Recently had the opportunity to buy a used folder from Willie Paulsen - retired Knife Makers Guild member in South Africa. The wood looked unusual and the f&f looked very good indeed.
Have had it now for about 2 months and it has sat in my tidy tray next to the computer. There's a selection of folders there and I often will grab a couple and have a play n fondle.
Steadily, over this time, this Paulsen has totally grown on me and have to confess the size, weight, combo of blade shapes n sizes has got me hooked. Have a 2-blade Halfrich as well which is now, all of a sudden, appreciated even more.
Know nothing of Stockman, Eureka, Jacks etc etc, but now getting to understand a few. Size of this one is a gnat's under 3-3/4" o/a closed length, so I guess a Medium Stockman.
Find it ever surprising that my tastes still evolve after all these years owning knives.
A few pics below. The wood is Umtiza, a uncommon wood found in Eastern Cape - the following extract from SA National Biodiversity Institute: The wood of umtiza is said to be very hard and oily and was used in the past to house propeller shafts in small boats, as the natural oil provided constant lubrication. This tree is traditionally a sacred tree for the Xhosa people, who use it for protection against lightening and evil spirits, by hanging a piece of bark above the door. They also take a piece of stick and use it as healing wand, which is believed to be effective. Steel is Bohler N690
Thank you, Willie, for a wonderful piece of craftsmanship - this will be much treasured.
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