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Hey guys, I'm new to the site and used this site for reference when looking for some custom knives to be made for my upcoming wedding. I just got them in from Lacy Smith @ smith-knives.com and I just wanted to post some pics of them as I am very pleased with the collection.
Here are 4 of them with sheaths which were made in KY
Here are all 8 knives.
Here is a close up of a Damascus blade:
Here is the custom filing that highlights some of the layered Damascus:
This is the grooms knife (mine!), that is a little different than the others. The filing on the blade is different and the handle has a thin blue liner.
Here is a pic of the knife in hand for sizing purposes:
Here are 4 of the 8 knives with all handle wood/styles represented:
A little more about the knives and Mr. Lacy Smith:
These are hand made in Jacksonville Al. I was looking for a unique high quality groomsman gift that could be appreciated and passed down. I though about custom knives and began the search for blademakers in the SouthEast/AL. I spoke to Mr. Smith and we agreed on a design and the price was quite reasonable because I was purchasing a complete set, and he even did a few extras like filing the backside of the blade and including sheaths and T shirts.
Each knife has the makers logo on the blade and the sheaths are tagged with a serial# that coordinates with a certificate of authenticity. I liked the blade design of this Persian Skinner as it has a good length, and the handle is big enough to provide a good grip (with pinky resting in the end notch).
I chose a few different wood types to make them a bit more unique.
Info from the Certificate of Authenticity:
Persian Skinner
416 layered Alabama Damascus Steel (203E, 15N20, 52100, 5160) <- I'm not quite sure what all these #s mean, if anyone can help with that please reply.
Handle woods: Cocobolo (light and dark shades), Red Heart, Bubinga
Brass Pins
Sheath: leather Sherry Lott (KY) #3
I will be passing these out at the wedding rehearsal steak dinner and look forward to the reactions of they guys, I'm sure they will be pleased! Thanks for looking!
Here are 4 of them with sheaths which were made in KY
Here are all 8 knives.
Here is a close up of a Damascus blade:
Here is the custom filing that highlights some of the layered Damascus:
This is the grooms knife (mine!), that is a little different than the others. The filing on the blade is different and the handle has a thin blue liner.
Here is a pic of the knife in hand for sizing purposes:
Here are 4 of the 8 knives with all handle wood/styles represented:
A little more about the knives and Mr. Lacy Smith:
These are hand made in Jacksonville Al. I was looking for a unique high quality groomsman gift that could be appreciated and passed down. I though about custom knives and began the search for blademakers in the SouthEast/AL. I spoke to Mr. Smith and we agreed on a design and the price was quite reasonable because I was purchasing a complete set, and he even did a few extras like filing the backside of the blade and including sheaths and T shirts.
Each knife has the makers logo on the blade and the sheaths are tagged with a serial# that coordinates with a certificate of authenticity. I liked the blade design of this Persian Skinner as it has a good length, and the handle is big enough to provide a good grip (with pinky resting in the end notch).
I chose a few different wood types to make them a bit more unique.
Info from the Certificate of Authenticity:
Persian Skinner
416 layered Alabama Damascus Steel (203E, 15N20, 52100, 5160) <- I'm not quite sure what all these #s mean, if anyone can help with that please reply.
Handle woods: Cocobolo (light and dark shades), Red Heart, Bubinga
Brass Pins
Sheath: leather Sherry Lott (KY) #3
I will be passing these out at the wedding rehearsal steak dinner and look forward to the reactions of they guys, I'm sure they will be pleased! Thanks for looking!
