Tichbourne Knives

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Tector

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Aloha.
I'm curious if any of you own any knives made by George Tichbourne of Canada? Been looking at his knives in the magazines and his website.Interested in any feedback on them.
mahalo,
tector
 
Hi Tector...

I don't own of George's blades,, but have heard many good things about them. He is well known, and seems to be well respected in the Biz. Have talked to george a few times.
Drop him a note, he's always glad to chat it up with someone...

Hope this helped..

ttyle Eric...

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Eric E. Noeldechen
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I've had the pleasure, and I hope to buy some more from George. George's knives are very, very solid and excellent performers. You really should handle them because they have a distinctive feel. I find them to be on the heavy side, but I like them. The designs are a matter of taste, of course, but the fit and finish has been first rate on every Tichbourne I've seen. Simple, solid and utterly reliable. And, IMHO, excellent value.
The blades are generally 440C and I'm not sure who heat treats them, but they seem to take and keep an excellent edge. Knives Illustrated did a big comparison test of camp knives two or three years back and came up with a short list of exceptional knives, in terms of performance. Mr. Tichbourne's knife was right up there on that very short list, which included forged 52100 and D2 pieces costing much more. George and Carol, his wife, are a pleasure to deal with. If you like the design and it feels right in your hand, you won't be dissappointed by the performance, that's for sure.
 
And Besides All That...

Us CanaJuns Have To Stick Together..
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Eric...
CanaJun,, Clean Through To The Other Side..

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Eric E. Noeldechen
On/Scene Tactical
http://www.mnsi.net/~nbtnoel
Custom made, High Quality
Concealex Sheaths and Tool Holsters
Canada's Only Custom Concealex Shop!

 
Us forumites have to stick together, too. George is frequently seen in the Shop Talk forum and he contributes a great deal of knowledge there. If you have any questions about heat-treat or anything else, email him or post in Shop Talk.

-Cougar :{)
 
I recently received a chef's knife which I am giving to my sis and her new husband tomorrow. Service was teriffic and my initial impression of the knife (without unwrapping the blade) upon hefting it and examining it was "this is the nicest damn kitchen knife I have ever picked up". I will let you know if that turns out to be the case (right after I run to the phone and order one for myself if it is...)

Waldo
 
Aloha and thanks to all of you for sharing your information with me. I am going to have to get one of Mr.Tichbournes knives now.
Looks like I'll have to have one of his Riverboat Bowies,very nice looking knife.
Hmmm,wonder how much my Busse Steelheart would go for?
Mahalo,
Tector
 
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