allen456
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Hey folks, my name is Allen Surls and just wanted to take a second and introduce myself. Andy has so generously offered to allow me to put my name out here on his forum. The knifemakers community is like no other. I have never been a part of such a great group of artisans, who without hesitation, offer their time, knowledge, and advice. Andy is truly an asset and ambassador of this community and I am truly grateful for the assistance he has provided me in the short time I have known him.
I started this endeavor in March of 2012 while I was going through a difficult time in my life. One Saturday morning, I found myself having the urge to make a knife, next thing I knew, it was 1 am and still going at it. I showed my progress to a few friends, then suddenly they were all asking for one for themselves. Then friends of friends appeared and so on.
I started with simple blanks and files, turning over to bar stock and investing in better equipment and materials this past May. I primarily use 440c (yes, I know, there is an unfortunate disliking of this wonderful steel, but I hope to help in some way to rebuild it's name). I am looking to expand into some O1, CPM154, D2, an others soon and I already enjoy using ADS Damascus when needed.
The support I have received from friends, family, WAS Knives supporters, and the tutelage of Scott Davidson (Solid Rock Knives) and Andy Roy has been amazing and I am forever indebted! Without a doubt, the people who have given me the strength, support, and encouragement for this endeavour are my amazing wife and three wonderful children, without them, I am lost. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Please feel free to swing by my Facebook page, www.facebook.com/WASknives and here are a few of my recent knives to come off the bench. I create each of my knives by hand, from the profile, to the grind, to the hand-stitching of my leather sheaths. The only part of the equation that I don't do, is the heat treat. I will add this process to my shop once I am at the point of purchasing an oven. Thank you in advance for your support and advice!!
New style wharncliffe blade sporting stablizied/dyed buckeye burl wood handles with red liners. Tapered tang and stainless tube pins. NFS at this time
Knife 2: Nice little skinner/EDC with a OAL of 6 1/2" and a 2 3/8" cutting edge. Orange G10 bolsters, sambar stack handle and blue G10 liners. Handmade leather sheath included for $170 shipped CONUS
Knife 3: Camp knife with an OAL of 11 1/2" and a cutting edge of 5 1/2". Sandblasted finish with lime green and crimson red G10 handles. Great feel and weight. Handmade leather sheath included. $230 shipped CONUS
Knife 4: "Freedom Fighter" 8 3/4" OAL and 3 7/8" custting edge. Sporting kirinite and crimson red G10 handles, stainless tube pins, and paracord lanyard. Handmade leather sheath included. $200 shipped CONUS
Thank you for looking and let me know if you have any questions or interest!
I started this endeavor in March of 2012 while I was going through a difficult time in my life. One Saturday morning, I found myself having the urge to make a knife, next thing I knew, it was 1 am and still going at it. I showed my progress to a few friends, then suddenly they were all asking for one for themselves. Then friends of friends appeared and so on.
I started with simple blanks and files, turning over to bar stock and investing in better equipment and materials this past May. I primarily use 440c (yes, I know, there is an unfortunate disliking of this wonderful steel, but I hope to help in some way to rebuild it's name). I am looking to expand into some O1, CPM154, D2, an others soon and I already enjoy using ADS Damascus when needed.
The support I have received from friends, family, WAS Knives supporters, and the tutelage of Scott Davidson (Solid Rock Knives) and Andy Roy has been amazing and I am forever indebted! Without a doubt, the people who have given me the strength, support, and encouragement for this endeavour are my amazing wife and three wonderful children, without them, I am lost. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Please feel free to swing by my Facebook page, www.facebook.com/WASknives and here are a few of my recent knives to come off the bench. I create each of my knives by hand, from the profile, to the grind, to the hand-stitching of my leather sheaths. The only part of the equation that I don't do, is the heat treat. I will add this process to my shop once I am at the point of purchasing an oven. Thank you in advance for your support and advice!!
New style wharncliffe blade sporting stablizied/dyed buckeye burl wood handles with red liners. Tapered tang and stainless tube pins. NFS at this time
Knife 2: Nice little skinner/EDC with a OAL of 6 1/2" and a 2 3/8" cutting edge. Orange G10 bolsters, sambar stack handle and blue G10 liners. Handmade leather sheath included for $170 shipped CONUS
Knife 3: Camp knife with an OAL of 11 1/2" and a cutting edge of 5 1/2". Sandblasted finish with lime green and crimson red G10 handles. Great feel and weight. Handmade leather sheath included. $230 shipped CONUS
Knife 4: "Freedom Fighter" 8 3/4" OAL and 3 7/8" custting edge. Sporting kirinite and crimson red G10 handles, stainless tube pins, and paracord lanyard. Handmade leather sheath included. $200 shipped CONUS
Thank you for looking and let me know if you have any questions or interest!
