Tichbourne Knives

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Chic Birdsong

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As a rpoud owner of The Ironman Bowie, and an
expectant owner of another New Bowie by George, I can honestly state that no better blade exists out there than a Tichbourne. His workmanship and functionality is superb and surpasses that of my other knives. Be sure to check our his web-site at http://www.tichbourneknives.com
you will be pleased at all you see. Anyone with questions or comments may contact me, or George for futher information.

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Chic
 
Chic,

How many custom knives do you own? What are you basing your "best in the world" on?

While George makes a good knife I think that even he would admit that he is not the best.

But as long as your happy with his knives that is all that is important. He is indeed fortunate to have you singing his praises.

I Enjoy your enthusiasim!



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Les Robertson
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Robertson's Custom Cutlery
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/rcc/makers.shtml
I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
 
Les, I own, to name a few, custom knives by Ron Gaston, Tommy Lee, Joe Kious, Lile, Randall, T.J. Lewis, Krause, Woodward, Jim
Sorenberger, Wayne Clay, Al Marr, and a few others. My collection numbers around 30, most of which are tactical fighters or Bowies. I have been and instructor in self-defense for the CHP for several years and a Weapons Officer for the Military for 20 years. I am now retired from both. I am an avid hunter and fisherman. As I use my knives estensively I feel I am fairly well qualified to state the benefits of a blade. I did not, however, state Geroges knives were THE BEST IN THE WORLD, I did say, and I stand by it, that they are exceptionally good knives and I will put them up against any I have used, here or 2 tours in Vietnam as a Marine. Thank you for your reply, if you've not owned or used one of George's knives you should try one. Take care,
Chic



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Chic
 
Hi Chic,

You have a very impressive background. I am always curious what criteria someone basis their judgements on. Sometimes just the enthusiasm of getting a new knife that one has been waiting for releases all kinds of adjulation.

Did I misinterpret your comments then? I read "I can honestly state that no better blade exists out there than a Tichbourne."

Yes, I have seen George's knives and handled them. I met him 16 months ago at Canadian Guild Show.

Glad to see you posting on a makers work. That is the only way we learn, the exchange of information.



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Les Robertson
Moderator
Robertson's Custom Cutlery
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/rcc/makers.shtml
I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
 
Les,
Thank you for your 2nd reply. I don't believe I overstated my comments, but, one thing to consider is "what is the best knife in the world." One thought would be 'The one that saves your life", in my case a $12 K-Bar I purchased at the Marine Corps BX before departing for Vietnam in '66. I don't believe it has anaything to do with the cost, or the maker, as there ares so many fine smiths out there today. But, it should be a knife you use and depend on, not one that sits on the shelf as a "Collectors Item." For the price, which is what I meant, Georgoe puts out a blde within the reach of most people, and for it's price is exceptional. Each person must decide what is right for them, exaple, all the 'tacticle
blades' on the market. Greg Walker prefers one style, Navy Seal another, Drug DEA officers, another. As a CHP Officer I carried 3, a gerber multi-tool, an Al Marr 5" pocket blade and a 4" Randall skinner. However, hunting in the mountains, I carry a 10" Bowie (Tichbourne), a 5" Chris Reeve, and my Wayne Clay folder. Each has a place.
What, to me, is THE BEST KNIFE IN THE WORLD? It's an old blade made from a file that my Grandfather made and gave me. Nothing will ever compare to that knife.
Thanks for your comment. What do you prefer?

Chic
 
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