Stag personal-carry by John Fitch

[RogerP]

Here’s a real nice example of one of my favorite kinds of knives – the forged personal-carry mini-bowie type of knife. This one sports a 4 ½” blade of 1084 with an overall length of 9 1/8”. Bronze double guard and mortised stag handle round out the package.

Every time I pick this one up, the name “little big knife” springs to mind. Notwithstanding its compact dimensions this knife speaks first of solidity and strength. This is due in no small part to the thickness of the blade (3/8” at the guard) and its substantial width relative to its length (1 ½” at its widest point). This is one little knife that feels like it wants to go chop up some 2 by 4’s.

Flat ground with a razor-sharp convex edge – which just about goes without saying: it’s made by Fitch after all.

Cheers,

Roger Pinnock

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Very nice indeed. I really like John's version of this knife. I have one and I love it.

 

[golok]

This particular one finds favour in my eyes.

 

[Jason Cutter]

All John's knives have a particular look. I personally prefer the LOOK of a more slender blade and one that is more centered on the guard for visual balance, but I also feel that you can't beat a dropped edged for ease of use, provided you don't hang up in the ricasso.

The lines are super crisp and I love the satin finish on the guard. Nice piece of stag too with domed rivets... Good get, man. Congrats. Jason.

 

[gundy]

I just wet my pants.....Lovely knife!

You have one of these Keith? Can you share a pic or two?

Gotta love that stag!

 

[RogerP]

Keith's knife is extra-cool: stag carver and damascus, if I recall correctly. Show us the pic Keith!

Roger

 

[Bladeandbarrel]

Great knife!
Love the STAG