Revenge of Latest Custom

[Steve D]

Here's 2 more knives I just received from Kevin Wilkins of Berlin, Germany.

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The top one is a Hunter III in satin finished A2, desert ironwood scales, and fancy pins.
The other one is a Large Thorn in satin finished D2.

I was hesitant to order from overseas at first, but Kevin is very easy to work with,
and goes out of his way to make things right. For example, when he had a problem with his heat-treater in Germany, he sent the Hunter to Paul Bos in California.

As Kevin pointed out, too bad the knife couldn't get frequent flyer miles, it has crossed the Atlantic three times!

Anyway Kevin is a good guy and does good work. Check out his cool web site at: http://www.wilkins-knives.com

Also here is a web page that converts prices from $DM to $US, so you know how much to expect on your credit card bill: http://www.ljsp.com/currency.htm




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--steve

 

[Darrel Ralph]

Steve
I received a flyer from Kevin a while back.
His work looks real clean.

Nice fellow also . Sent me a tag that is used there had DDR on it. Nice fellow...

Nice set!!!!!!!!

[This message has been edited by Darrel Ralph (edited 07-06-2000).]

 

[Steve D]

hi darrel
you should be careful about posting to my threads, i'm liable to start pestering you about my damascus apogee....

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--steve

 

[dogboye]

sdesarno, any new thoughts on either of these blades? I am considering ordering one of Kevin's knives, and would really like to know how you like them now that you have had them for a while.

Were both Bos treated, or just one? Have you noticed any difference in the edge holding between the two, if separate treaters? Oops, just realized, they are two different types of steel. Oh well, I'd still like to hear how they have held up.

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[This message has been edited by rockspyder (edited 01-09-2001).]