Robert Terzuola

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Greg Clem

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I would like to know more about his knives, but even after doing a search, I don't seem to find much info.

I always seem to read alot about Kit Carson's knives more than any others.

Does Bob ever post here, and can somebody give me more about his background, and how he compares with some of the other makers.
 
I can't answer all of your questions but I can help with one or two..

Bob is considered by most to be the father of the tactical knife. His ATCF basically revolutionized the insdustry and to this day is a big seller. Of all the knives I have owned or own the ATCF is still one of my favorites.

His prices are on the higher end of the "bang for your buck" scale but you are also getting more than just a knife when you buy one. I paid $550 for my ATCF which is the most expensive custom I own.

I believe Bob is also one of the first makers to start using a single liner while maintaining knife strength, some one may correct me on this. While I'm not a big fan of any knife with a single liner, he has done well with several models that are configured this way.

I have seen him post here a few times but not in a while. If you do a search for ATCF and look for a thread by "Wire Edge" I think it was, Bob chimed in there about the locks on the ATCF.

Reputation wise he's hard to beat and IMO is one of the classic's in folding knife history. Quality wise he's up there with the best. Fit and finish is great, blade grinds are great, action is great and he has one of the best looking and implemented clips going.

Good luck!

Edited to correct dumb error :)
 
CP, you mean ATCF not AFCK.
Bob's knives are excellent. He was the first to use a thumb disc and first to use titanium slabs as handle material, and is one of the people who coined the phrase, tactical knife.
Bob has posted here occassionally but like alot of makers, shies away from the forums due to the usual immature crap that goes on here and the possibility of getting his name dragged through the mud for no good reason.
 
No, really, I have a rare Terzoula AFCK...;)

That's what I meant :footinmou

I don't function very well before 10:00. Funny thing is I've never owned an AFCK...:confused:
 
Take a look at his book “The Tactical Folding Knife, A Study of the Anatomy and Construction of the Liner – Locked Folder”. Here is the cover with 3 of his knives on it Click Here. It’s an excellent read.


Added.....
Sorry Neil, I didn't read down far enough before posting my link, and yours is a much better deal. As a note, I think I bought my copy off of eBay for $10 or so. Just another place to check.
 
At the knife shows I've attended, Bob's table clears almost at the outset. If you're not there at the opening bell, you are out of luck. I think that says something about his reputation and standing in the knife community.
 
I bought a ti ATCF from Bob when he first introduced the model back in the 80's. It was, and continues to be one of the finest tactical folders around.
 
...how he compares with some of the other makers.

You do compare the other makers with his standard.

As stated above, you'll find background info in his book.
IIRC he started with fixed blades, switched to folders (concentrated to folders)and now and them you'll find a new fixed blade.
He was carving jade before he started knife-making, that's a major influence in his work.
He mostly uses man-made-materials for the scales, although I see more mamouth and stag scaled folders lately on the net.

There is a collaboration with Elishewitz one fixed, one folder and he does some work for b-s in NY.

Nearly forgot my EDC which is not a custom, but designed by Bob T the Spyderco Starmate. The first collaboration of terzuola with a knife-company was with Spyderco the model C-15. This started a new trend of collaborations in the knife business. Later with Benchmade, Camillus.

Man I didn't mean to write so long.

Greetings
red
 
Hello Red

Actually there are 3 collaborations with Allen Elishewitz.

The first was a folder- then the fixed blade and the third is the Pearl Harbor folder.

Take care, Neil
 
@ Neil you got me on this one.

I did read the article about the pearl-logo knife in the blade, but didn't remeber it was a colaboration.

Greetings
red
 
Over at MesserForum.net (German Knife Discussion Forum) I read a few days ago something like:
Terzuola also does have a good name but he don't make knives by hand anymore, just sells pre-fabricated stuff.....:confused: :eek:
The thread was about a german knifemaker who apparently sold pre-fabricated knife-kits as his how knives.... well, that's bad enough but someone posted above statement about R. Terzuola which was quite strange to me. I have no clue where the poster got that idea, and I can't believe it, actually.
Anyone can clear this up????
 
Hi swissdagger,

the best thing is to buy Terzuola's book if you have not the opportunity to talk to him personally. :)

You can't compare Bob T. with the man in question!

As for the definiton of a "custom-knife"... better ask Les Robertson. :D
This has been discussed so often, that you will find lot's of info if you do a search.

hope this helps

red mag
 
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