Show off your fixed blades!

[doglegg]

Thanks Terry.

[tongueriver]

Makes me wonder why Randalls are so popular, most of those are made from 1/4" stock. I guess they have their place but not so much for field dressing game. Terry

Back in the post-war years, GIs came home having carried bigger knives and this was even true before the war, I guess. When they bought a lot of Randalls in the 1950s and 1960s this trend was very strong. It was partially driven by the popularization on TV and movies of the 'bowie' knife. Nowadays hunters generally have moved over to more sensible smaller knives. I like a knife with a blade four inches or less for hunting. I have two Randalls that fit that description and they are superb knives for the purpose. I also purchased a great big Randall knife as a collectible and I will never use it unless somebody gives me an all-expense paid safari for elephant in Africa. Here is that one, a RMK pattern #5 with a seven inch blade. If I ever want to use something that big for anything I will go fetch my hatchet or saw or axe.

[Quick Steel]

Tho it doesn't meet your needs tongueriver, it is certainly a handsome knife. Beautiful lines.

[tongueriver]

Thanks for the nice comment, QS.

[doglegg]

It is a looker for sure.

[terryl308]

My opinion didn't mean I didn't like Randalls, I've had several myself. They know how to make a good big knife for sure! That's a great looking stag handled number 5 Tongueriver. I guess I meant a smaller knife with a 4 inch blade or even less of 1/8" thickness is usually plenty of knife. Terry

[ken98k]

Makes me wonder why Randalls are so popular, most of those are made from 1/4" stock. I guess they have their place but not so much for field dressing game. Terry

Back in the post-war years, GIs came home having carried bigger knives and this was even true before the war, I guess. When they bought a lot of Randalls in the 1950s and 1960s this trend was very strong. It was partially driven by the popularization on TV and movies of the 'bowie' knife. Nowadays hunters generally have moved over to more sensible smaller knives. I like a knife with a blade four inches or less for hunting. I have two Randalls that fit that description and they are superb knives for the purpose. I also purchased a great big Randall knife as a collectible and I will never use it unless somebody gives me an all-expense paid safari for elephant in Africa. Here is that one, a RMK pattern #5 with a seven inch blade. If I ever want to use something that big for anything I will go fetch my hatchet or saw or axe.5-7 RMK001.jpg5-7 RMK002.jpg

That's a gorgeous knife!

[Montanaman]

Sean O'Hare Finback, Sean's own damascus, 672 layers of O1 and L6 with a shallow raindrop pattern. Desert Ironwood burl handle, very chatoyant in the sunlight. Paul Long sheath with full quill ostrich inlays,

[doglegg]

Montanaman, you sent me to the dictionary on that one. Not only leave me dazzled with beautiful knives but mottled as well with 50 cent words. Oh well, if words exist I suppose they ought to be used. And I bet there is a narrow band of white light reflected when that beauty is in the sun.

[Montanaman]

Montanaman, you sent me to the dictionary on that one. Not only leave me dazzled with beautiful knives but mottled as well with 50 cent words. Oh well, if words exist I suppose they ought to be used. And I bet there is a narrow band of white light reflected when that beauty is in the sun.

Thanks doglegg, here is an older pic, but gives you the idea.

[kootenay joe]

I have not heard of this maker but it is a great looking knife and world class sheath. Montanaman sure knows how to find exceptionally fine knives.
kj

[tongueriver]

It is indeed a beauty. Thanks for showing it!

[doglegg]

Montanaman, you sent me to the dictionary on that one. Not only leave me dazzled with beautiful knives but mottled as well with 50 cent words. Oh well, if words exist I suppose they ought to be used. And I bet there is a narrow band of white light reflected when that beauty is in the sun.

Thanks doglegg, here is an older pic, but gives you the idea.

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That does show off the handle. Absolutely beautiful, thanks.

[bigbore]

Made by Tony Mont from Greece

[Quick Steel]

bigbore, unusual handles. Don't know what kinds of wood are used but I find them highly appealing.

[doglegg]

Those are gorgeous Bigbore. Love the blades and the handles.

[bigbore]

Thanks.
Q.S: It is simple oak. Tony burns it with fire when its half finished.
I like it because it looks good and feels right, not to slippery.
The handle on the Sgian Dubh is from 8 discs with different pattern.

[jerryd6818]

Bought a Western W66 from Scott. It didn't have a sheath.

So I bought a made in Mexico, leather Ka-Bar sheath off of eBay.

That'll do the trick.

[doglegg]

Knice pick up Jerry and the sheath looks like it was made for it.
And Scott is indeed a good source.

[Montanaman]

I have not heard of this maker but it is a great looking knife and world class sheath. Montanaman sure knows how to find exceptionally fine knives.
kj

It is indeed a beauty. Thanks for showing it!

Thank you gentleman, much appreciated. The O1 and L6 takes a great edge.

Here is one for Roland, this has been on my belt for at a least a thousand miles. Handle treated with beeswax and the sheath with Montana Pitch blend. This knife was from the first run, very nice birch and overall construction is quite well. I used to spend most of my time in the wilderness with my malamute, summer and winter. With family, children, business over the last many years, it has been less. I look forward to getting my girls out, as they get older, to enjoy what nature has to offer.

[tongueriver]

Here is one for Roland, this has been on my belt for at a least a thousand miles. Handle treated with beeswax and the sheath with Montana Pitch blend. This knife was from the first run, very nice birch and overall construction is quite well. I used to spend most of my time in the wilderness with my malamute, summer and winter. With family, children, business over the last many years, it has been less. I look forward to getting my girls out, as they get older, to enjoy what nature has to offer.

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Another great one; those Swedes know their stuff. I love that birch.

[tongueriver]

I use that Montana Pitch Blend also and like it very much. Here is one hopefully in the mail. Kustaa Lammi rhomboid puukko blade handled by Boris Krylov.

[doglegg]

Montanaman, Tongueriver, those are absolutely beautiful knives. And that you use them that is awesome! Wow those are lookers.

[terryl308]

just finished this one up, carbon Damascus and stag handle. Hand stitched sheath. Terry

[tongueriver]

just finished this one up, carbon Damascus and stag handle. Hand stitched sheath. Terry

Nice! Actually VERY nice!