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*WAS Wednesday BLADE Show edition 1 7/22/20

Discussion in 'W.A. Surls Knives (formerly WAS Knives)' started by allen456, Jul 22, 2020.

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  1. Jul 22, 2020 #1
    allen456

    allen456 Moderator Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Thank you everyone for the support! It is truly a pleasure making knives for everyone. It is unfortunate that BLADE Show was canceled, but likely the smartest solution.
    I am excited to do "WAS Wednesday ". It has been a long time. Hope everyone is staying safe and enjoying time with family.

    First "I'll take it" applies and please use a full description. Shipping CONUS is included. if outside CONUS, please add $30

    Payments for W.A. Surls Knives to WASknives at gmail dot com please.
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    Stekoa JR "Pockelite". These blades are based on the Stekoa JR but I made them into stick tangs and created this scales to create a light weight knife. One is jigged stag bone and the other is antiqued camel bone 8" overall with 3.5" blade. $300 each.

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    Frontier Hunter with curly Koa over natural liners with white pinstripe flat ground on 1/8" 80crv2. Textured flats and forged curly-q. Sheath included. 8.5" Overall and 3.5" blade $375

    Hidden tang dropped Hunter with exquisite sambar stag, copper guard and pommel (pommel shaped to match the texture of the stag) thru-tang, hemp wrap, flat ground on 5/32" 80crv2 antiqued finish. Sheath included. 8 5/8" overall and 4" blade. $440

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    Nomad with mammoth ivory over black liners. Copper/rawhide wrap and copper pins. Flat ground on 1/8" 80crv2 antiqued finish with tapered tang. Rawhide sheath. I made this one for myself but have decided to let it go. 6.5" overall with 2.75" blade. $425

    One off forged 1085 integral petty knife with excellent sambar stag. I forged this one with the guidance of Jason Knight the last time I was at his shop. Great utility knife, I have thoroughly enjoyed mine that is similar 9" overall with 4" cutting edge. $325

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  2. Jul 22, 2020 #2
    Luca917

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  3. Jul 22, 2020 #3
    Luca917

    Luca917

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    Oh that Koa...and that Stag! Literally took my breath away!

    I wish!!!
     
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  4. Jul 22, 2020 #4
    Greg Rusk

    Greg Rusk

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    Frontier Hunter (Koa) - I'll Take it
     
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  5. Jul 22, 2020 #5
    allen456

    allen456 Moderator Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Which one?
     
  6. Jul 22, 2020 #6
    Greg Rusk

    Greg Rusk

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    Frontier Hunter with curly Koa over natural liners with white pinstripe flat ground on 1/8" 80crv2. Textured flats and forged curly-q. Sheath included. 8.5" Overall and 3.5" blade $375
     
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  7. Jul 22, 2020 #7
    allen456

    allen456 Moderator Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    You got it, thank you!
     
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  8. Jul 22, 2020 #8
    Luca917

    Luca917

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    Nice claim, Greg. That koa is spectacular.
     
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  9. Jul 22, 2020 #9
    Greg Rusk

    Greg Rusk

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    Mar 31, 2018
    Thank you. It is a beautiful knife!
     
  10. Jul 23, 2020 #10
    TxSportsman

    TxSportsman

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    Feb 7, 2014
    Wow I wish that hidden tang was around 7” OAL, it would be mine! Make that thing to that size, remove the wrap and sell me one. Great batch
     
  11. Jul 24, 2020 #11
    Moosedog01

    Moosedog01 Gold Member Gold Member

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    I'm a little late to the party, but what an unbelievable line-up. I am really digging that stag hunter.
     
  12. Jul 26, 2020 #12
    allen456

    allen456 Moderator Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    It could be yours. Also, your blade shipped out Friday.
     
  13. Sep 26, 2020 #13
    lone45wolf

    lone45wolf Gold Member Gold Member

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    Dec 8, 2018
    Long shot, but is that Nomad still available? Thanks,
    Clay
     
  14. Oct 10, 2020 #14
    allen456

    allen456 Moderator Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Yes it is, sorry, just saw this
     

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