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x SF med · 06-19-2011, 17:30

Up above ^^^^are a couple of pics of some fine work by CrusaderSteel... I'm really liking the 'forge finish' it subdues the blade nicely and adds a character that makes each knife absolutely unique. In the first pic - the maker's edc is up top and my newly acquired Melton Knife and Design sharp pointy thing is the lower one. The second pic is the obverse view of the lower knife, the slag burn on the blade adds a really nice 'birthmark' and matches the handle really well.

This design is not big, about 6 1/8" overall, split almost exactly between handle and blade. It balances very well, even though it is weighted to the handle, and the blade is 1 1/8" edge to spine from just in front of the choil (?), finger cut (?), handle relief (?) to the roll for the forward drop to the edge. The blade has some characteristics of a ULU, and of a competition chopper combined with the dexterity of a good caping knife or skinner. The handle design is a "3 finger lenth" and solid as a rock in your hand due to the ... um, see description above... it's great but it fits all 3 descriptions... I can't wait to see how it works for all of the tasks I have planned for it... including using the spine as a pry bar.

A concealable horizontal kydex sheath came with it and there is a skeletonized version that I've seen and held... this is an amazing piece of work... order yours now befre there is a 3 month waiting period, you will not be sorry.

Now I just need to dig up cash for the Bravo Smash... and get some bucks together for the large Combat Bowie ... This is great, now I have another crack dealer, um I mean knife maker... yeah, that's it, knife maker... to be in hock to...

Hi, I'm the Troll, I have a knife addiction....

06-19-2011, 17:30	#11
x SF med Quiet Professional Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In transit somewhere Posts: 4,044	Up above ^^^^are a couple of pics of some fine work by CrusaderSteel... I'm really liking the 'forge finish' it subdues the blade nicely and adds a character that makes each knife absolutely unique. In the first pic - the maker's edc is up top and my newly acquired Melton Knife and Design sharp pointy thing is the lower one. The second pic is the obverse view of the lower knife, the slag burn on the blade adds a really nice 'birthmark' and matches the handle really well. This design is not big, about 6 1/8" overall, split almost exactly between handle and blade. It balances very well, even though it is weighted to the handle, and the blade is 1 1/8" edge to spine from just in front of the choil (?), finger cut (?), handle relief (?) to the roll for the forward drop to the edge. The blade has some characteristics of a ULU, and of a competition chopper combined with the dexterity of a good caping knife or skinner. The handle design is a "3 finger lenth" and solid as a rock in your hand due to the ... um, see description above... it's great but it fits all 3 descriptions... I can't wait to see how it works for all of the tasks I have planned for it... including using the spine as a pry bar. A concealable horizontal kydex sheath came with it and there is a skeletonized version that I've seen and held... this is an amazing piece of work... order yours now befre there is a 3 month waiting period, you will not be sorry. Now I just need to dig up cash for the Bravo Smash... and get some bucks together for the large Combat Bowie ... This is great, now I have another crack dealer, um I mean knife maker... yeah, that's it, knife maker... to be in hock to... Hi, I'm the Troll, I have a knife addiction.... __________________ In the business of war, there is no invariable stategic advantage (shih) which can be relied upon at all times. Sun-Tzu, "The Art of Warfare" Hearing, I forget. Seeing, I remember. Writing (doing), I understand. Chinese Proverb Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR Last edited by x SF med; 06-19-2011 at 17:40.
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