Pikal Knife Makers

[NuclearWinterRat1]

I was wondering if anyone knew any other makers of Pikal knives besides Shivworks. I know Ken Brock and Goldsworthy Knives make them. Does anyone know of any others??

 

[chiron]

I have been wondering the same thing myself. One site I know of is www.reknives.com hope it helps.

 

[moonwilson]

Spyderco makes a very interesting Pikal model. Here's some likage:
http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=267

This knife has been discussed extensively in the Spyderco forum. It retails for considerably less than MSRP, don't be scared by the price on Spyderco's site.

 

[TIZWIN]

Although there are few fixed-blade production knives designed specifically for pikal, or RGEI, many existing models will suffice. Primary considerations, IMHO, would be a handle shape that is neutral, and a blade that is either straight or tending toward the wharncliffe shape.

Other possiblities might be Spyderco's Kumo and Temperance. Neither are designed specifically for pikal, but work very well in this style.

Ray Floro has marketed a cool variation of the Finnish pukko that has the cork-like handle "backwards," and they are extremely affordable.

Be advised that current advocates of pikal tend to prefer shorter blades, 4 1/2" or less. The fighting style is meant for bad-breath range. In these intimate encounters, the deployment of a longer blade can be easily fouled.

P.S.--chiron, welcome to these forums!

 

[NuclearWinterRat1]

Floro used to have what I think was one of the most functional blades, but his supplier had problems filling orders due to some extenuating circumstance.

 

[ziptrickhead]

Dan Koster makes a small bladed pikal paring knife. Around $100 a believe.

 

[NuclearWinterRat1]

any others anyone can think of??

 

[cybrok]

Cousin Jack :thumbup: