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Miscellaneous => The Water Cooler -- General Discussions => Topic started by: Hayabusa on July 27, 2010, 09:17:32 PM
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Gun guys tend to be knife guys. Recent posts by Dino and ACP plus some PM's I've received after posting my pup with the Harley folder got me wondering about the population of knife fanatics on this forum.
Halt, who goes there! Knife folks, identify yourselves.
My wife and I have been collecting custom knives for 4 years. We have approximately 60 in our collection and now focus on makers named Don Hanson, Jerry Fisk, Wally Hayes.
I've become very good friends with those three guys as well as with Kim Breed and Gary Wheeler, who are partners and make incredibly strong knives. They are 5th Special Forces, retired, and Kim writes a monthly column for Blade magazine
Anyone here go to the Blade Show in Atlanta?
If there's interest I'll post some pics.
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Does any one have any GTC knives?
http://www.gtcknives.com/english/cutelaria/index.asp
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Haya. Always interested in gun and knives. Do post your pics. Thanks.
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Hi Tracker,
Post 28 on this thread from Blade Forum has a pic of a beauty from Gus (GTC Knives)
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6427137#post6427137
Here is the last post from him.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=759833
His knives are rarely out there for sale. Don't have any myself.
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One of the ne plus ultra knife makers in my opinion. They are truly a work of craftsmanship.
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Does any one have any GTC knives?
http://www.gtcknives.com/english/cutelaria/index.asp
tracker. Don't have any, however, those are excellent looking, for sure. Agree on the craftsmanship.
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A few Breed knives
[img]http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/3450/breedfoldersres1.jpg[img]
By duc1098r (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/duc1098r) at 2010-07-27
Edit: Well, I'm still spastic on the post thing but if you hit the duc1098r above you can see them all. Once there left click on pic, open link.
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I've been to the Arkansas Custom Knife show where you have to register for a chance to buy one of Fisk's knives. There are a lot of nice custom knife makers out there. I don't have the kind of money to afford one like Fisk makes, but I purchased a couple from a more affordable vendor. Fun show to visit and walk around.
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LRHogFan,
I hear you on some of the pricing for "in demand" makers. Many of the knives in our collection are in the $150 - $600 range. I got the funding for some of the more elaborate ones by selling alot of comic book original art I bought well in the early 90's. Hobbies funding hobbies...cool when it works.
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Haya. Very impressed. I've never seen anything like those; and love that .460. I've got the .500 MAG and like it too.
The knives, though; can't get over their quality. Amazing.
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I was at a show in Winston Salem last year and spent about an hour talking with Tim Britton, a well known knife maker from NC. He makes some excellent knives.
Here is a link to his site.
http://www.timbritton.com/index.shtml
John
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Hi Tracker,
Post 28 on this thread from Blade Forum has a pic of a beauty from Gus (GTC Knives)
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6427137#post6427137
Here is the last post from him.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=759833
His knives are rarely out there for sale. Don't have any myself.
I really want a GTC...
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Can't have one; rarely for sale; but wait, yes! you can really want one! ;D
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It will be like looking for an early Farmie. ;D
John
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I'm still lookin'; just not as intense! :D
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Haya, Wow very nice links thanks!
Makes me think twice about posting pictures of my home made knives.
But also gives me some great ideas and something to shoot for.
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Hayabusa, those are some fine knife makers you listed. I have yet to cross the line from factory knifes to custom knives. I tried a few years ago, but couldn't find anyone who would make what I wanted.
I carry a Benchmade Gaucho 100% of the time (have two). I've got a SOG Mini Pentagon and a Recondo X42. Plus numerous other pocket, leatherman and the like.
I did work with a friend to make some knives from railroad spikes. It was very hard work with limited success.
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Dino, if you haven't been to Blade in Atlanta try to make it in 2011. You'll loose your mind! It is unbelievable and the makers are so willing to share knowledge.
kanuist, Depending on what you are interested in I might know appropriate makers to refer you to. A couple of Breeds folders that I posted sell for between $500 and $650. Quite a nice price when you consider everything is hand forged, hand fitted, and unique/one of a kind. P.M. me if you decide to go custom. I landed the wrought iron Wheeler fixed blade for a a bit over $400, a steal for that knife!
Knifemaking is brutal physical work. Unfortunately, many of these guys suffer from bad backs, joint issues, etc later in their careers.
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Hayabusa, thanks for the offers. I think I'll stick with what I've got for now. Once I found Benchmade and their Axis lock, I can't think of owning anything else for EDC. I can flick these open and closed in about a quarter of a second.
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Hi kanuist, re-read my post and wanted to say wasn't trying to peddle the knives to you but it sure looked that way. Sorry 'bout that.
Was trying to say that I'd be happy to connect you with makers who'd be willing to create a custom from a design you had in mind. Was showing pricing to give you an idea of what it might run you. If you decide to go that way, holler. David Mosier and Kirby Lambert come to mind. Check them out on the net.
I have 2 Benchmades I carry regularly. Can't beat 'em!
I will be selling some of my customs once I figure out what pup I want next. They are addicting :)
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Ok guys as you can tell I have no idea what I'm doing in reguards to downloading pictures. If anyone wants to take a stab at it for me help yourself.
The links will take you to my pictures of the knife I just finish. Tell me what you think, be honest.
http://<a href="http://s562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/?action=view¤t=9e249440.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/9e249440.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><a href="http://s562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/?action=view¤t=ce955851.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/ce955851.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><a href="http://s562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/?action=view¤t=4c1721bb.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/4c1721bb.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
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Dino. Excellent knives and guns. Thanks for sharing. I was going to ask if the knife was your handy work. My honest opinion is NICE! Continue the good work.
Oh! Are you taking orders? :)
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Here you go
(http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/4469df15.jpg)
(http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/4c1721bb.jpg)
(http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/62882745.jpg) (http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/9e249440.jpg)
(http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/ce955851.jpg)
John
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Thank you KJ I know it sounds crazy but I have about 18 hours into that one.
Thanks John for posting my pictures!
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Good work, John! :)
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Beautiful work.
Now that I posted the pictures, you can give me the knife in payment , I can have a holster made. ;D
John
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Dino:
That is one beautiful knife! And you have only 18 hours in it?
That's warp speed, it would seem to me.
You obviously have found a hobby at which you were destined to excell.
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Thank you KJ I know it sounds crazy but I have about 18 hours into that one.
Thanks John for posting my pictures!
Dino. I can tell you are committed to the task; not crazy at all. Amazing work.
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Dino:
That is one beautiful knife! And you have only 18 hours in it?
That's warp speed, it would seem to me.
You obviously have found a hobby at which you were destined to excell.
Richard, I agree, I'm thinking it would take me 18 months. ;D
John
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Richard, the blade came cut with a rough finish not sharpened, C440 stainless, so it save me a lot of time.
I modified the top of the blade to have it come inward at the finger guard and made the bottom of the handle larger behind the finger guard to fit my index finger.
The guard was a block of brass and took 5 or 6 hours to shape, fit and solder onto the blade. The wood was easy, but putting a mirror finish on a rough finish blade was a job, however rewarding.
KJ none for sale yet maybe in 2011.
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That's good; maybe in time for the R45! :D
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Hey Dino, nice work! The proportions are right on and I really like the handle shape, especially the index finger cut out.
Mirror finishes take a lot of sweat equity. I can appreciate the amount of work you put into that blade.
Your materials look first class and mosaic pins are always a nice touch. Eighteen hours does seem to be a short amount of time for such a nice outcome...Congrats.
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Hayabusa,
Do you ride a Hayabusa ? They are a fine looking bike.
John
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Hayabusa, thanks for the feedback. The wife says I'm crazy about the 18 hours as she remembers it as a full two weeks of me in the garage every waking moment. Time flys when your having fun!
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John, Learned to ride in 2002 at 46 years old. Had an '03 black and grey Busa with carbon fiber Micron pipes and a bunch of other upgrades. Sold it a few years ago but, like your first love, I'll never forget that beauty.
Current stable is Orange, Black & Silver '05 Screamin' Eagle V-Rod and 2008 Ducati 1098R.
Do you ride? Heck, I should start a bike thread ;D
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we need pictures of the V rod. ;D Tom
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John, Learned to ride in 2002 at 46 years old. Had an '03 black and grey Busa with carbon fiber Micron pipes and a bunch of other upgrades. Sold it a few years ago but, like your first love, I'll never forget that beauty.
Current stable is Orange, Black & Silver '05 Screamin' Eagle V-Rod and 2008 Ducati 1098R.
Do you ride? Heck, I should start a bike thread ;D
No I don't ride. I always have enjoyed bikes, I have been to Bike Week in Daytona a couple of times and to Myrtle Beach Bike Week a couple also. When I was young I knew it was in my best interest to not have a bike, I think if I had gotten one when I was young I may not be typing on this keyboard now. :o ;D
John
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wife knife finished and a camping knife for my son. (http://[IMG]http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/e0f8be88.jpg)(http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/9ad3604b.jpg)(http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/a5633a3a.jpg)(http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/e0f8be88.jpg)(http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss70/deanpavia/a5633a3a.jpg)[/img]
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Whoo, Weee. Now that's what I call knife making! Nice, Dino!
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Thanks KJ, sorry my picture taking is not as good as my knife making. :-/
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Hey, it's just fine, Dino. You do excellent work.