First Custom Fixed Blade

[lenny357]

Went to North Carolina, Gun Knife show, couldn't pass this one up ATS34, fits the hand well, fit and finish is outstanding.

Made by DM Kivette "Circle K Knife Works"

ATS34
Buffalo Horn
Mosaic Pins
Brass liners
Hand made sheath

[Desktop]

Very nice lenny357!

[lenny357]

I wanted this one with the Ivory Bear Handle, let her go thou. Heres a picture of the artist, his work is very well priced and I'm yet to find one blimish on the knife I got.

Thank you!

[Hukk]

Went to North Carolina, Gun Knife show, couldn't pass this one up ATS34, fits the hand well, fit and finish is outstanding.
Made by DM Kivette "Circle K Knife Works"
ATS34
Buffalo Horn
Mosaic Pins
Brass liners
Hand made sheath

Looks good, a working knife should feel like an extension of your hand while an art knife willl usually go any direction. Many makers forget the ergonomic aspect when making a knife.

I remember the Oregon show in 2007, a guy came up to me and said I paid $450.00 for this knife and asked what do you think and handed me the knife. I just said the maker did not contour the handle and left the edges sharp - made it uncomfortable to even hold - much less use. So, not worth half of what you paid. I don't know what happened after that, maybe he was looking for a second opinion. My answer was immediate, so I think that tok him by surprise.

Anyhow, that's comfortable looking, what's the OAL and blade length?

[lenny357]

The blade is just a hair over 4 inches; overall length is 8.6 inches, if you look he made a slight blade drop on it, not like a Canadian boot knife but more or less, like, his own idea?
His price was too reasonable to pass; I really wasn’t looking for a fixed blade at all. With the materials he used, mosaic pins, ATS34, Buffalo Horn, and Hand made sheath, he must have one of those computer etchers right? To get that Tang Stamp on their? I don’t think he does it for the profit. Now a couple of his knives were very impressive like the Ivory Carved Bear Head, he was like “pick it up feel it” It looked to be uncomfortable but it really felt nice even though it was an art knife. He really enjoyed sharing his work and that was neat for me.

[johnnierotten]

Nice knife. That guy does a really fine job!!

[TKC]

CONGRATS!!!

[philco]

Super nice one Chris.
I can see why you couldn't leave it there.

[lenny357]

Thank you guys! Love that ATS34 feels so solid....ya hope the makers ok..cant seem to reach him since our last E-mail chat

[fdh54turkeyshooter]

Wow, just when your thinking you might have some skill. Really nice!

[gmusic]

I really like the six pins in the handle, sets it off nicely!

Congrats.............................

[Mamoth58]

Outstanding knife! it brought a to my eye!!!

[Forensic Jim]

I like that first knife the most. Just an absolute beauty!