I have had a lifelong passion for the outdoors and an interest in handcrafted objects. In 2012, after reading How To Make Knives by Richard Barney and Bob Loveless, I began to acquire the tools and equipment to make knives. I have been influenced by the knives and methods of Bob Loveless, Bob Dozier, and George Herron.
I start with precision ground flat steel and use the stock removal method to profile the blade. After the blade has been profiled, it is heat treated and hollow ground on an 8" contact wheel. When grinding is complete, the blade is hand polished and scales are attached,
Because of its natural beauty, I prefer wood for the handle. Once the handle has been epoxied to the blade, the handle is contoured on a small belt sander. After the initial contouring, it is hand sanded and a finish is applied. The finish is dependent on the wood used.
Next, a sheath is made from 8-9 oz shoulder leather. The sheath is cased (dampened and hand- formed to the knife), then hand stitched.
Lastly, the knife is sharpened.
Below is a recently completed caping or bird and trout knife. The blade is 3" long and is made from O1 steel. The handle is Desert Ironwood. Overall length of this knife is 7".
THIS KNIFE IS SOLD.
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