Paua / Opal etc

[KnifeChik]

Hi guys,
just wondering if anyone can suggest any makers that use paua shell or opals, etc.
I'm looking for a nice small folder and am a bit of a crow and I don't own anything like that at present.

Thanks

~KC

 

[Paracelsus]

Moving this thread to the custom forum for better responses...

Para

 

[dogman]

Try <a href=http://www.rwcustomknives.com>Reese Weiland</a>. He sells and uses Paua and Opal in his knives and he can make any style you desire.

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[Don Cowles]

Here's one I did in paua and Mike Norris damascus- it's 5 1/2" overall, with a sharkskin clip pocket sheath.

http://www.cowlesknives.com/forumpix/paua.jpg

 

[Gus Kalanzis]

Tim Herman comes to mind as far as the nicest opal inlays I have seen.
Gus

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[KnifeChik]

Don: i just checked your pic out..beautiful knife!
what are the spec's and price tag on her?

I'm off to check out the other links too..
thanks guys

~KC

 

[Don Cowles]

Sorry to take so long to get back to you- I have been out of town for a week.

That knife is 5 1/2" long, in Mike Norris ladder damascus with 416SS bolsters. With a sharkskin clip pocket sheath, it sold for $600. You can look at some similar knives at www.cowlesknives.com.