martin 332 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 I have had a new knife made for me from my own design,it has been made primarily for stalking as a bit of an alrounder(gralloch/skinner)it has just been christened on a Buck this evening,and,it coped admirably with the gralloch.It has an 01 tool steel blade,and,as such it will hold a razor sharp edge for ages,and,will be easy to freshen up.The only downside to 01 tool steel is that you have to look after it alot more than the stainless stuff,as it will rust if you don't oil it when not in use,and,you must never leave the knife in the sheath either as leather draws in moisture.The sheath is a 'dangler' type,and,although I was unsure about that at first,it is a perfect job,and,doesn't get in the way,I also had a popper put on the side to hold the blade in,and,I have had it put on the back as well so it doesn't get caught on a branch and open it up and lose the knife.Anyway,here it is.............. Martin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ssssh1forthepot 0 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 That looks very smart how much was it and how long is it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bedrock 16 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpb82uk 138 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Very nice nice set ther mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SportingShooter 0 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Very pretty Martin and no doubt will give you many years of service Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Scuba1 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Very nice looking bit of kit that. ATB Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin 332 Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 That looks very smart how much was it and how long is it? The blade is 5 1/4" long Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gooner 143 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Nice looking bit of kit who made it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martyn789 0 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I have had a new knife made for me from my own design,it has been made primarily for stalking as a bit of an alrounder(gralloch/skinner)it has just been christened on a Buck this evening,and,it coped admirably with the gralloch.It has an 01 tool steel blade,and,as such it will hold a razor sharp edge for ages,and,will be easy to freshen up.The only downside to 01 tool steel is that you have to look after it alot more than the stainless stuff,as it will rust if you don't oil it when not in use,and,you must never leave the knife in the sheath either as leather draws in moisture.The sheath is a 'dangler' type,and,although I was unsure about that at first,it is a perfect job,and,doesn't get in the way,I also had a popper put on the side to hold the blade in,and,I have had it put on the back as well so it doesn't get caught on a branch and open it up and lose the knife.Anyway,here it is.............. Martin. looks very smart mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fin and fur 2 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Thats a nice looking Knife you have there, true enough tool (or most carbon) steels will require more attention but will as you say pay you back with an edge that stays sharper for longer. Glad to see you have gone for a drop point design too, it never fails to amaze me how many people use a clip point for gralloching and are surprised when the blades point knicks the animals bladder or other internal organ, doubtless why many clip points come with a blood channel / cutout in the blade. Nice knife all the best fin and fur Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toka 10 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 nice knife Martin, can you get blanks in that steel for making other knives...i am looking and have ordered a stainless blank to put a handle on but i would like a non stainless blade as well... ATB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Prince_Jimmy 0 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 wow niceone. Great design Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pencoed hunter 7 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 very nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin 332 Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 nice knife Martin, can you get blanks in that steel for making other knives...i am looking and have ordered a stainless blank to put a handle on but i would like a non stainless blade as well... ATB Have a look on this forum mate................ http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39321 Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toka 10 Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Cheers Martin!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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