Bear and Son Damascus

agteacher2 · Post by **agteacher2** » Thu May 18, 2006 3:14 pm

Does anyone here know much about Bear and Son damascus knives.

I have thought about getting some for filework and custom handles.

My first question is - How is the quality?

Second - Would they sell for enought to justify the labor involved in customizing?

I have dreams of a Private lable type knife production. Something like Wendell Carson's Fightin Bull or like a Hand customized Fight'n Rooster

Please give your opinions,

Thanks,

Jeff

Gr8Scout · Post by **Gr8Scout** » Fri May 19, 2006 8:59 pm

I've never handled a Bear and son damascus, but they look good.

As for your dream, well, having seen the photos of your work since I've been a member of this site, go for it! You obviously have the talent, so it is just a matter of developing a following of knife knuts.

I am a fan of Wendell Carson, his Toothpicks with MOP or Abalone handles are among the finest TPs I own, and I do have a bunch of them.

Good luck

Phil

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Fri May 19, 2006 9:43 pm

Hey Phil,

I also enjoy Wendell's work.

How about showing us some pictures?

Bill

Gr8Scout · Post by **Gr8Scout** » Sun May 21, 2006 10:07 am

These things are impossible for me to photograph, but here is a couple; bottom three; Mammoth Ivory, Red Lip MOP and Strawberry bone.

Second photo shows my obsession with these things. Perhaps will illustrate to agteacher that there are some of us with an obsession for certain patterns. A market waiting with mney in hand to buy a new, fancy knife.
Phil

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El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Sun May 21, 2006 10:50 am

Some very nice pieces there for sure.

Hey Jeff, look at all those choices for handle material.

Bill

JOE62 · Post by **JOE62** » Sun May 21, 2006 6:39 pm

Those are some nice knives and it looks like you got a nice display also.

cutacroshorty · Post by **cutacroshorty** » Wed May 24, 2006 1:21 pm

I don't know about Bear and Son damascus knives but I do have a BEAR MGC CUTLERY Damascus Trapper.

Dane

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Wed May 24, 2006 1:49 pm

Like cutacroshorty, I've got a couple of Bear knives from when they were still Bear MGC. I actually have one from before Victorinox bought the company. But nothing recent since the Griffey's took it back...and no damascus, unfortunately. I have found my examples to be of reasonable fit, finish and value. I believe the damascus was first produced by Fain Edwards and Jim Parker...don't know if anything has changed in the process.

I don't have any as nice as cutacroshorty's though.

Bill