Clive's Knives
15-09-2007, 12:57
G'day Fellas,Thought you might like to know about a certain style of knife I make.Each one is different,so the one you buy is the only one like it in the World.
I have sold these to hunters in some different countries and have never had a bad report.
The blade is made from a special steel that is also used in the fan blades of Jets because it can withstand,heat and cold and impact as well as being Stainless.I have been a proffessional sharpener [specialising in Chefs Knives] for many years and I can tell you that with the correct grind and correct blade shape this steel is 'up there with them'.I mirror polish to make them look good but also makes it easier for you to follow a sharpening grind at a later date and also in the field easier to keep clean.
I put more pins into my handles [usually 8] [and they are each screwed and glued into place]with usually a couple of Mosaic pins because you can't skin a beast [very wel] with a knife that has a slab off.I take particular care about the 'feel' of the handle and spend a lot of time shaping to fit the hand properly. where the little finger fits is as important as where the index finger fits.
Most times I use Ringed Gidgee because it's so hard,has a 3 dimensional appearance [which is nearly impossible to catch with a camera],you seem to be able to look into it but more importantly with its twisted grain it doesn't split to much at all.
With these combinations these knives have been bought off me a few times by hunters to be used and then passed on to their offspring.
The sheaths I make are usually 'fold -overs' , because again having been a hunter I don't like relying on clips.[If you have hunted pigs by yourself with just dogs and a knife you'll know what I mean.] I don't use crap leather. I'm one of the few who put 3 welts into the handle area so that the centre welt has a notch cut for the guard to lock in to.
Among other things I use an old boot repairers stitch which - as well , as being double hand stitched and half-knotted - means you can cut a lot of the stitches but the sheath will remain intact.It is also wet formed to fit each individual knife.
This particular knife is shaped to give a good sweep when skinning but enough point to 'break down' .
I keep the prices down ,so hunters can afford them.
See previous post.Clive.
I have sold these to hunters in some different countries and have never had a bad report.
The blade is made from a special steel that is also used in the fan blades of Jets because it can withstand,heat and cold and impact as well as being Stainless.I have been a proffessional sharpener [specialising in Chefs Knives] for many years and I can tell you that with the correct grind and correct blade shape this steel is 'up there with them'.I mirror polish to make them look good but also makes it easier for you to follow a sharpening grind at a later date and also in the field easier to keep clean.
I put more pins into my handles [usually 8] [and they are each screwed and glued into place]with usually a couple of Mosaic pins because you can't skin a beast [very wel] with a knife that has a slab off.I take particular care about the 'feel' of the handle and spend a lot of time shaping to fit the hand properly. where the little finger fits is as important as where the index finger fits.
Most times I use Ringed Gidgee because it's so hard,has a 3 dimensional appearance [which is nearly impossible to catch with a camera],you seem to be able to look into it but more importantly with its twisted grain it doesn't split to much at all.
With these combinations these knives have been bought off me a few times by hunters to be used and then passed on to their offspring.
The sheaths I make are usually 'fold -overs' , because again having been a hunter I don't like relying on clips.[If you have hunted pigs by yourself with just dogs and a knife you'll know what I mean.] I don't use crap leather. I'm one of the few who put 3 welts into the handle area so that the centre welt has a notch cut for the guard to lock in to.
Among other things I use an old boot repairers stitch which - as well , as being double hand stitched and half-knotted - means you can cut a lot of the stitches but the sheath will remain intact.It is also wet formed to fit each individual knife.
This particular knife is shaped to give a good sweep when skinning but enough point to 'break down' .
I keep the prices down ,so hunters can afford them.
See previous post.Clive.