San Mai and Mesquite

[Bailey Knives]

I have spent the majority of the last six or seven weeks getting ready for the Ohio Knife Show in Cambridge. Here is one that I will let go here on the forums so people don't think I have dropped off the face of the earth.

Here it is. It is San mai of 1095 core and a high nickel outer layer. The spine is fileworked and the flats have been left with the forge scale on.

The handle is mesquite burl, with a black linen micarta bolster. It is held in place with pins and acraglas.

The sheath is 8-9oz hand tooled and hand stitched leather from Wickett and Craig. It is specifically designed for this knife and it holds the knife snugly and allows for an easy draw.

Dimensions
Blade - 5" tip to handle
OAL - 9 7/16"

Price - $280 shipped to US. I prefer paypal, but will accept check or money order.

The first to post here "I'll take it!" gets it.

 

[Jim Coffee]

Wow what a nice looking knife, Hope to see more like it at the ohio show

 

[jacksterp]

Matt - that is a true work of art.

If I didn't just get a camp knife...WOW

 

[Bailey Knives]

Thanks guys.
Jim, You will see more like it. Stop by, I will be at table #48. It will be in the first aisle as you walk in the door. Make sure you introduce yourself, I am terrible with names.

 

[navyvet76]

Nice work Matt, really nice.

 

[geargeek]

That's a stunner!

 

[bakerg2g]

That's on helluva knife! I really like your work! Very
clean with great lines... Congrats! Somebody will get
a GREAT knife!


Jason

 

[MKP]

I'll take it. PM sent.

 

[opgenorf]

Wow, fantastic workmanship!!!!!!

 

[thenextarcher]

Wow!!!

 

[Bailey Knives]

Mkp, you got it. Thanks!

 

[awestib]

I could kick myself, I was not fast enough. If you ever gonna make one of those again, I want to be next!
Great work!
Andreas

 

[Havoc550]

I want to be second, that knife is beautiful!! I was looking at it last night and should have just grabbed it. Oh well, if something falls through, I will buy it.

 

[Chuka]

I was debating it the entire night and day... you saved me some $$, MKP, but I'm still crushed That thing is a BEAUTY!!! Wish I was going to the Ohio knife show.