Small Hunter $100

G L Drew

G L Drew

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A compact knife for the upland game or white tail hunter. A nice piece of wood that book matched nicely.

1/8 inch ATAS34 heat treated to Rc 58-60 and liquid nitrogen quenched by D'Holder.
Hollow ground with a high polish finish
Cocobolo handle
Overall length:7 1/8 inches
Blade:3 3/8 inches
Leather scabbard included

$100 SOLD plus $5 shipping to the lower 48. Paypal (gldrewknives@yahoo.com) or monery order accepted. I will accept your personal check if you don't mind waiting for it to clear before I ship.
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First...I like the way the sheath matches so well to the handle.
Second...I am a sucker for the different colored swirly large grain handles.

Thanks for sharing.
In His Service,
Reid Allen
 
I love Cocoboloand that is a good looking knife!!! I am highly allergic to the dust off of it....but I'm stupid enough to keep using it with my respirator, dust collector, and air filtration system going. Had to go to emergency room one day because I did not protect myself well enough.
 
Stag & Steel said:
I love Cocoboloand that is a good looking knife!!! I am highly allergic to the dust off of it....but I'm stupid enough to keep using it with my respirator, dust collector, and air filtration system going. Had to go to emergency room one day because I did not protect myself well enough.
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Were you set up selling knives at a knife show in Mt. Vernon, Il. 2 weeks ago?

I had a conversation with a maker that mentioned his allergy to Cocobolo as well.

GL, top notch knife as usual!
 
I may be wrong but I think cocobolo is related to Poison Ivy distantly and as such gives some people lots of trouble.
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
 
I could interest in a bigger version of that.

But I think I will get a different wood put on it after the above comments. Back to Maple wood or micarta I guess.

Didn't know that about Cocobolo wood, you learn in this form.
 
Stag & Steel said:
I love Cocoboloand that is a good looking knife!!! I am highly allergic to the dust off of it....but I'm stupid enough to keep using it with my respirator, dust collector, and air filtration system going. Had to go to emergency room one day because I did not protect myself well enough.
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I appreciate the comments everyone!

I hear horor stories about cocobolo that can cause the same symtoms as poison ivy. I understand that you can work with it for years with no problem and get one reaction that will signal a continuing problem. You are one tough knife maker Stag to keep working with the stuff. A maker came to me at a show one time with all of his cocobolo in double bags and said "here, I had to have my son package this because I can't even touch the stuff anymore, you can have it!" I hope I don't get a reaction, I just bought $200 worth of it.
 
The Last Confederate....no it was not me.

I can hold it (Cocobolo) finished in my hand okay, it is just when I breath or get the dust all over me. SpearZ don't be afraid of it , if you are not sanding or grinding it.

drducati.... I have been told about that kniship as well.

G L Drew....I don't know about tough, I just really like the stuff, it is my favorite wood as far as looks.

Somebody buy this and give it a good home!
 
I never heard of anyone getting a reaction from the finished product. There are a lot of pistol grips, fly rod handles, bow risers, etc. out there that don't cause any problems.

Adding an "in the hand" photo in the daylight this morning. The outdoor photo shows the true color of the wood much better.
 
http://bodd.cf.ac.uk/BotDermFolder/BotDermL/LEGU-4.html
If you'd really like to know...

The wood is actually in the pea / bean Family. there are over 300 varieties of tree that could produce "cocobolo" so it would be easy to work with it over and over with no problem, get a new batch and get lambasted with something funky.
Cocobolo posesses a good amount of natural oils and rosing which makes it very desireable for knife handles (among other things). It can be polished like soft metal or ivory and it holds up exteremly well to water. Even if immersed for a long time.
Again as stated above, the issues are with the dust of the wood. Once it is finished /polished, it is no longer an issue. It is used in musical instruments pens, tools, and even jewelry. lots of instances where it is in contact with the skin. No worries SpearZ!
Great knife Gerry!
 
We have hijacked G L Drews thread I'm afraid, so somebody by this knife!!!!!

Now does anybody want to talk about the dangers of oosic dust???:):):)

Sorry G L...couldn't resist!
 
Deerslayer71 said:
The wood is actually in the pea / bean Family. there are over 300 varieties of tree that could produce "cocobolo" so it would be easy to work with it over and over with no problem, get a new batch and get lambasted with something funky. elry. lots of instances where it is in contact with the skin.
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Actually Cocobolo is one of over 300 species of Dalbergia collectively known as "rosewoods" which also includes Brazillian Rosewood, African Blackwood, Brazillian Tulipwood, Senegal Ebony, and many others. Although the Dalbergias ARE all leguminous, and are a member of the same family (Fabaceae) as beans and peas, this is the third largest family of flowering plants, so they are very distant relatives.

There are a number of confirmed cases of contact dermatitis recorded for not only cocobolo, but nearly all rosewoods. These cases ARE predominantly due to exposure to shavings and sawdust because they contain the most oils however there have been recorded cases of reactions to jewelry, especially necklaces and bracelets made of tropical hardwoods and worn extensively.

Oh yeah, nice knife, Gerry! :D

I have one of Gerry's knives from a few years back that is close in size to this one but with a more traditional shaped blade. Even though my hands are relatively large, I wouldn't add an inch to the handle. The balance and controlabilty of this design make this a GREAT knife for cleaning small game as well as for EDC or tossing in the pack for an afternoon hike and picnic!

my $.02

J-
 
G.L. Does the handle really show that much grain in regular light? Or did the flash really bring out the grain? Or maybe I am asking if the wood is light colored cocobolo or not?

Rob
 
TRLdadbro said:
G.L. Does the handle really show that much grain in regular light? Or did the flash really bring out the grain? Or maybe I am asking if the wood is light colored cocobolo or not?

Rob
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Rob:
Try as I might, I just can't get the colors right in my light box. However, the outdoors photo ( the one with the knife in my hand) is a good representation of the color. The photos with the knife on the leather appear lighter than the actrual color. Be aware though that all woods will darken slightly with age.
 
Gerry,
You might try a "grow light" in your light box. In th old days I would have filtered it or changed film.
 
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