Question about Simonich knives

[silenthunterstudios]

After reading good reviews in trade magazines and on the forums, I've decided I want to get a Simonich Crowfoot.

I have a dilemna, and I think it's foolish on my part, but I still have a dilemna. The new Simonich knives aren't made by Robert Simonich, they're made by his wife. Now, from reading the site, it appears that Rob taught his wife a lot before he died. To the fans, family and friends of Simonich Knives, I'm not dissing them or her. I know I'm not getting the same product. I really want to get a Crowfoot, and know I won't find out if my fears are based until I actually get it or not. I just would like the opinions of those members of BF who have used these knives. Thanks in advance.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I had no idea that Christine was actually making knives. I know that Simonich Knives LLC is producing mid-tech knives, but have not seen any recent customs coming from the shop.

 

[marauder220]

I thought after Rob's death, only the mid-tech and gun grips continued. If his wife is making knives, that would be really cool to get one IMO, carry on the tradition, etc. I have an older piece made by Rob and a new one from Christine would be really nice to go with it.

 

[tonyccw]

The new Simonich knives aren't made by Robert Simonich, they're made by his wife. I really want to get a Crowfoot, and know I won't find out if my fears are based until I actually get it or not. I just would like the opinions of those members of BF who have used these knives. Thanks in advance.

The only way to get a pure custom Rob Simpnich Crowfoot is to find one on the after market, and that's going to be a bit difficult, if not pricey. The Mid-Tech line is still a pure Rob Simonich design. With the intent of removing a lot of the hand labor part that Rob would have put in himself. I have two Mid-tech Crowfoots and several customs. Honestly, they both work the same. You can only tell the custom based on the logo used.

I thought after Rob's death, only the mid-tech and gun grips continued.

Plans have been in place to continue the Mid-Techs started by Rob, since his passing last year. Not 100% sure of the specifics, but Christine does have a lot of support from Rob's knifemaking friends, including Jerry Hossom and the Strider crew.