Who makes the toughest custom knives?

Fredrik Haakonsen
Adam Kornalski
Dulo knives
Giedymin
Gossman knives

Any of these makers will make you something that performs very well as a knife and it’s impossible to break in the field without the help of tools.
 
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Amin philanthropy said:
For worst case survival scenario while hunting in Africa.
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From South Africa, did exploration drilling in Africa.

Travel with a good SAK or Opinel. When you arrive, go to the local hardware shop and buy a $10 machete.

Know how to use the tools you have.

You should be covered in all the different climatic environments of Africa with those.

If your traveling with an accredited hunting firm and PH you will be in good hands.

Where are you going?
 
Myerchin knives , Custom ? Probably not custom but low production for sure . 440c SS blade , different scale material . Originally designed as a boat knife for cutting line (rope) , the designer was inspired to come up with these beauties' after a accident with a folder so the first one was fixed . These things are beefy , they take and keep a sharp . https://myerchin.com/
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If I was going to have someone forge me the "ultimate" fixed blade I'd probably find an ABS Mastersmith who's designs I like and go that route.
 
We are fortunate to live at a time where the prevailing fixed blade market is focused on heavy duty camp knives. The pickings are rich; you just have to control the urge to buy something that will pull your pants down. It is hard to look tough and ready with your pants around your knees.:)

n2s
 
If I were going to Africa and needed a versatile blade for a worst case scenario, I'd probably bring a machete and a medium sized fixed blade.
 
Amin philanthropy said:
Iam looking for custom made stuff ,will also pass it on as heirloom.
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If you buy a CPK you will spend enough that you will want it to be an heirloom. I was thinking the average custom knife would be a little less but maybe I'm off and a CPK would be about average.
 
And just for kicks, whooping on a knife some more.


Sam:thumbsup:
 
Stick with ESEE, good,old 1095 will work and keep an edge for a good amount of time. Maintenance is not that hard. I also like what was said, buy locally some inexpensive knives,or a Douk Douk and a SA and a machete or a Condor, then give them away to the locals who helped you. No need to over think what will already do the job for a fraction of the price.
 
Amin philanthropy said:
Iam looking for custom made stuff ,will also pass it on as heirloom.
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Joe Watson has a nice HT for his 3V (not quite up there with Nate’s delta protocol, but still VERY good), and he does custom work that may suit your needs, while still falling into that heirloom quality category. I’ve heard he retired this year, but I keep seeing new work from him still. Let us know who you end up going with!
 
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