The Gambler

Mike Craddock

Mike Craddock

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My version of the gamblers knife.
5" blade 15N20 and 1084, 10" OAL
brass and nickel silver fittings
english walnut handle

as always comments welcome

Mike

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Looks nice from what the photos show. Fit/finish looks exceptional.
This piece would fit the description of a "vest bowie" that gentleman gamblers would carry in the late 1800s while visiting gaming establishments.

Just as a general point, I assume most makers post photos of their knives to promote themselves and their knives. However, if you use a screen name collectors may not know who you are? Kind of defeating the purpose, if in fact that is a reason why makers post their knives.
 
Kevin Jones said:
Just as a general point, I assume most makers post photos of their knives to promote themselves and their knives. However, if you use a screen name collectors may not know who you are? Kind of defeating the purpose, if in fact that is a reason why makers post their knives.
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I agree with Kevin completely on this point!
Apart from that this is a well balanced beautiful knife, Mike...

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)
 
That's a nice looking knife. I like the grinds and the handle looks great.
 
Kevin Jones said:
Looks nice from what the photos show. Fit/finish looks exceptional.
This piece would fit the description of a "vest bowie" that gentleman gamblers would carry in the late 1800s while visiting gaming establishments.

Just as a general point, I assume most makers post photos of their knives to promote themselves and their knives. However, if you use a screen name collectors may not know who you are? Kind of defeating the purpose, if in fact that is a reason why makers post their knives.
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Kevin

Thanks for taking the time to look and for posting.
I guess you are right that I should be using my name rather than screen name so people would know who I am.

But at this time I am not trying to promote more business, I make knives one at a time from start to finish and do so just because I enjoy it. For me its stress relief to work in my shop a couple hr. a day.

The reason I post here is hopefully educational for me. I would like to for you guys who know custom knives to comment and tell me what you like and dislike, what do you look for in a custom knife. This could help point me in the right direction with what I am doing.

Mike

Peterinct
It was a takedown until I guled togather.
 
This is a great looking knife, I like the flow, the materials, and the finish looks very good. However, I would tend toward a smaller guard. Overall, I find this piece quite appealing.

Nick
 
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Kevin

Thanks for taking the time to look and for posting.
I guess you are right that I should be using my name rather than screen name so people would know who I am.

But at this time I am not trying to promote more business, I make knives one at a time from start to finish and do so just because I enjoy it. For me its stress relief to work in my shop a couple hr. a day.

The reason I post here is hopefully educational for me. I would like to for you guys who know custom knives to comment and tell me what you like and dislike, what do you look for in a custom knife. This could help point me in the right direction with what I am doing.

Mike
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Hi Mike.
Sorry Mike I didn't mean to single you out. Your post just brought to mind how often I see a beautiful knife posted by an anonymous maker and wonder who made it.

You make a good point though in that we often assume maker's main objective is to sell their knives, and as you pointed out that's not always the case.
Similarly, some collectors don't care to get involved in the "whole" custom knife scene of participating on forums, going to shows and such. However are just interested in the knives, particular knives or even particular maker's knives.

And it's ALL good.
 
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Hi Mike,

I'll join the others in congratulating you on such nice work. You've got the skills and the eye. :thumbup:
paratus said:
I guess you are right that I should be using my name rather than screen name so people would know who I am.

But at this time I am not trying to promote more business, I make knives one at a time from start to finish and do so just because I enjoy it.
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Before Kevin (and David) pointed this out, I thought the same thing. Regardless of whether you wish to sell your work or not, if you want folks to take the time for honest praise and appraisal, it often helps to have credibility. Anonymous names just make me shrug.

Sales? You can always say no. :p :D

Again, nicely done.

Coop
 
You don't need to sell them, you could just give it to me :-)
Like others have said, the grip is outstanding. The wood and the shape are pleasing to the eye, and it gives a more complex look to the knife without looking "busy".

Dino in Reno
 
Beautiful damascus. And that walnut looks just stunning!
Nice knife.:thumbup:

Kind regards,

Jos
 
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