Born Hunter 17,637 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 This isn't strictly the correct section but it's a hand made knife and theres plenty here know there shit re knives. Opening shoot on Saturday and one of the guns, an old boy, gifted me an immaculate pat mitchell clip point sheath knife. He was given it a while ago and wanted to give it to someone that would actually get some use out of it. I was just wondering if anyone had any info on these knives? It looks a beauty, I'll try and get some pics up later. FAO Midnight, I'm still keen a feck to have the knife you're crafting for me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacher3161 1,766 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Wernt they a lurcher show years ago for the pat mitchell trophy an hand made knife. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 pat mitchell is dead and the buisness is run by her son stuart google it, this is a pat mitchell knife that was reworked my midnight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,637 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I've had a scan of google and found Stuart Mitchell's site, but it's a bit brief. The edge on the blade at the minute is shite, I should think it's been used for minor stuff and never in it's life sharpened so just dulled it off. I need to put a decent 20o edge on it and hopefully have a very useable knife. Anyone know the steel used? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 496 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Found the knives on British Blades The steel is Sheffield made SF77 High Carbon Stainless. Rc57 Seem very good knives 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I've had a scan of google and found Stuart Mitchell's site, but it's a bit brief. The edge on the blade at the minute is shite, I should think it's been used for minor stuff and never in it's life sharpened so just dulled it off. I need to put a decent 20o edge on it and hopefully have a very useable knife. Anyone know the steel used? pm matt(midnight) he knows far more than me there was a bbc2 programme with that dick craven here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00ntkz8 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,637 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Cheers everyone. Gin, the clip pont on this knife looks like it would penetrate tank armour! Once I have a decent edge on it it will be a handy piece of steel! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,637 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I've had a scan of google and found Stuart Mitchell's site, but it's a bit brief. The edge on the blade at the minute is shite, I should think it's been used for minor stuff and never in it's life sharpened so just dulled it off. I need to put a decent 20o edge on it and hopefully have a very useable knife. Anyone know the steel used? pm matt(midnight) he knows far more than me there was a bbc2 programme with that dick craven here http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/p00ntkz8 He's making me something a bit special so I'll run it by him next time we speak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jjbull 38 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 ive got a couple of knives made by stuart couple of years ago, think hed only recently taken over from his dad, really good service.not sure what metal he used but holds a good edge but is a knightmare to re sharpen you have to keep on top of it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I've had a scan of google and found Stuart Mitchell's site, but it's a bit brief. The edge on the blade at the minute is shite, I should think it's been used for minor stuff and never in it's life sharpened so just dulled it off. I need to put a decent 20o edge on it and hopefully have a very useable knife. Anyone know the steel used? pm matt(midnight) he knows far more than me there was a bbc2 programme with that dick craven here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00ntkz8 think I saw that paul and ye craven is a dick haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight 657 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 poor old pat and her husband are both dead, the busines closes 1997 . although there son stuart still makes knives they are leauge apart stuart is a world class maker and only uses the best of anything and he is very very skilled guy .prices starte at about £350 the pat mitchel that paulus showed looked very very differant and the finish was poor and i could never get an edge on it . so i totaly re worked it and now its much much better . they retailed in the £55 to£100 range from what i understand but probably collectable with the history of it , is the sheath horible ? nice gift tho !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,637 Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'll get a picture up tomorrow Matt. When you say horrible, do you mean ugly or in bad state? The whole thing is immaculate, like it's just come out the shop. I assume the sheath is original, it's nothing fancy, just a simple stitched leather pouch type. It's got Sheffield, Pat Mitchell, Handmade printed on the blade but I'll get a pic up tomorrow morning. Do you think it's a decent usable knife? If I can't get a shaving edge on it it's a substandard blade as far as I'm concerned, but I haven't tried yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 496 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?42794-Pat-Mitchell-knife-reviews-1995 Scroll down to Mojofilter and click on show Edited September 25, 2012 by Gin 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cleanspade 3,322 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 http://www.britishbl...fe-reviews-1995 Scroll down to Mojofilter and click on show good link that cheers. the bone handles look well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 496 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Yes its a very good read, and good knives, but having said that,- from what i know now, about his steels, and quality of production, his knives and blades, i don't think you will get better than Matts (Midnight) off this site. His will stand against any of the "top" names in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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