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Hi guys,
I got something in the mail today I'd like to share with you. I am quite proud to now be the owner of an original handmade Woodlore knife from Alan Wood/UK. For all of you that don't know the story behind it (with Ray Mears and all), here is the link:
http://www.alanwoodknives.com/the-woodlore-knife-story.html
It was nothing but a pleasure to deal with Alan!
It's beautiful, very well made, Cocobolo handle, O1 steel at 59 HRC, distal taper, approx. 4.5" blade, very nice sheath. The balance is a bit more towards the blade due to the taper which gives me the feeling of more control. I did not expect that actually! What I like particularly though is the slight hollow ground scandi bevel. The advantage is (from my perspective anyway) that you will be able to hit the edge and shoulder right away during first sharpening and therefore make the bevel your own over time.
See for yourself (still some oil on the blade):
This may be my ultimate bushcraft knife - for now ...
Thanks for checking in.
I got something in the mail today I'd like to share with you. I am quite proud to now be the owner of an original handmade Woodlore knife from Alan Wood/UK. For all of you that don't know the story behind it (with Ray Mears and all), here is the link:
http://www.alanwoodknives.com/the-woodlore-knife-story.html
It was nothing but a pleasure to deal with Alan!
It's beautiful, very well made, Cocobolo handle, O1 steel at 59 HRC, distal taper, approx. 4.5" blade, very nice sheath. The balance is a bit more towards the blade due to the taper which gives me the feeling of more control. I did not expect that actually! What I like particularly though is the slight hollow ground scandi bevel. The advantage is (from my perspective anyway) that you will be able to hit the edge and shoulder right away during first sharpening and therefore make the bevel your own over time.
See for yourself (still some oil on the blade):
This may be my ultimate bushcraft knife - for now ...
Thanks for checking in.
