Edged-Weapon Heaven !

hammer · 10-28-2009, 12:43 PM

*NOTICE*
If you're not fond of weaponry, this is NOT the thread for you..

As stated in the thread title, I'm in edged-weapon heaven.

It all started this summer, when forum member and Army Captain Skypilot (and his family) graced our home for dinner. As old warriors often do, the talk turned to weapons, and Dave showed me his Tactical Utility knife. The knife was made by his brother, Steve, who is a custom-maker in the Northwest. I was so impress by the artistry and heftiness of the blade, I ordered one in the similar genre, but with my specifications.

This is Steve's website: http://littlehinduknives.com/index.html
If you ever wanted to 'treat yourself, or perhaps give a gift to an outdoors-minded son or daughter, this is THE MAN to call.

Here is the result.
One hundred forty-four layers of high carbon steels were re-sectioned, welded, twisted, and forged into blade so strong that (as Skypilot says) "you could drive it into a tree, and stand on it". Function, plus the inherent beauty of traditional damascus ........ it doesn't get any better !

OH YES IT DOES ! ...... how about my initials in the blade. Or a sheath acutally made for a left-hander. Or paracord wrapping sized for my large hands.

25 cm Overall Length (that's 10" for you non-scientific dudes). A full 3/16" thick.

**Rabeet** · 10-28-2009, 12:47 PM

That's very cool. I have a folded metal wedding ring and my best chisels are similarly made.

Also,

on supporting an actual maker.

hammer · 10-28-2009, 12:48 PM

Thanks 'beet !

**RoadRashed** · 10-28-2009, 12:53 PM

That is SWEET!

fizzyrider · 10-28-2009, 12:53 PM

Better than a Ginsu even?

Kidding. Nice looking blade, hammer man!

dean30 · 10-28-2009, 12:58 PM

Man, I would really be tempted to put that in somebody.

hammer · 10-28-2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean30

Man, I would really be tempted to put that in somebody.

Strange comment, dean.

If I put it "in somebody", it would most likely be to save myself from a rampaging bull elk. I've carried many blades on the street (and believe me, had good reasons to do so), but this is my woods knife.

dean30 · 10-28-2009, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammer

Strange comment, dean.

Really?

.

Quote:

If I put it "in somebody", it would most likely be to save myself from a rampaging bull elk. I've carried many blades on the street (and believe me, had good reasons to do so), but this is my woods knife.

I just meant that it looks like it would speak to me in tongues and instruct me to put in somebody. What's strange about that?

hammer · 10-28-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean30

Really?

.

I just meant that it looks like it would speak to me in tongues and instruct me to put in somebody. What's strange about that?

Perhaps this thread isn't for you, brother dean !

(please report to the War Room ...... immediately)

dean30 · 10-28-2009, 01:26 PM

Hey, your only stipulation was "*NOTICE*
If you're not fond of weaponry, this is NOT the thread for you.."

Nothing about voices or blood orgies and stuff!

**Rabeet** · 10-28-2009, 01:36 PM

I had a fella stick a knife in me in the late 70s. Was that you Dean?

If so, we need to talk.

hammer · 10-28-2009, 01:39 PM

dean30 · 10-28-2009, 01:39 PM

In the late '70s, I was 1, max.

The only time I ever stuck a knife in someone was in 2002. And I still say it was his fault.

yetidave · 10-28-2009, 01:57 PM

That is positively beautiful. God help me, I may need to order one.

hammer · 10-28-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yetidave

That is positively beautiful. God help me, I may need to order one.

You'd love it, yeti.
It fits our type of personalities !

yetidave · 10-28-2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammer

You'd love it, yeti.
It fits our type of personalities !

His bows are phenomenal too. And all of it is very reasonably priced for what appears to be top notch quality.

What does that blade weigh?

hammer · 10-28-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yetidave

His bows are phenomenal too. And all of it is very reasonably priced for what appears to be top notch quality.

What does that blade weigh?

When I was in college, I had the famous O'haus Dial-O-Gram scales

, but I don't really have any way to weigh it now. I'm guessing a little over a pound. It's surprisingly light for the thickness, and lays very flat against your hip.

Todd S · 10-28-2009, 02:02 PM

Beautiful knife!

lol@Dean...

-T

JonDaddy82 · 10-28-2009, 02:07 PM

Now THAT'S a knife...

hammer · 10-28-2009, 02:07 PM

..... and thanks to ALL of you who've made complimentary posts !

10-28-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
hammer Inside Out Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 11,307	Edged-Weapon Heaven ! *NOTICE* *If you're not fond of weaponry, this is NOT the thread for you.*. As stated in the thread title, I'm in edged-weapon heaven. It all started this summer, when forum member and Army Captain Skypilot (and his family) graced our home for dinner. As old warriors often do, the talk turned to weapons, and Dave showed me his Tactical Utility knife. The knife was made by his brother, Steve, who is a custom-maker in the Northwest. I was so impress by the artistry and heftiness of the blade, I ordered one in the similar genre, but with my specifications. This is Steve's website: http://littlehinduknives.com/index.html If you ever wanted to 'treat yourself, or perhaps give a gift to an outdoors-minded son or daughter, this is THE MAN to call. Here is the result. One hundred forty-four layers of high carbon steels were re-sectioned, welded, twisted, and forged into blade so strong that (as Skypilot says) "you could drive it into a tree, and stand on it". Function, plus the inherent beauty of traditional damascus ........ it doesn't get any better ! OH YES IT DOES ! ...... how about my initials in the blade. Or a sheath acutally made for a left-hander. Or paracord wrapping sized for my large hands. 25 cm Overall Length (that's 10" for you non-scientific dudes). A full 3/16" thick. __________________ "The most massive characters are seared with scars" ___ Kahlil Gibran

10-28-2009, 12:47 PM	#2
Rabeet Administrator Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 31,810	That's very cool. I have a folded metal wedding ring and my best chisels are similarly made. Also, on supporting an actual maker. __________________ Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it. - Andre Gide If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule? - Anton Chigurh If it ain't it'll do til the mess gets here. - Ed Tom Bell He wants to know the names of all those he's better than - Little Hitlers Elvis Costello

10-28-2009, 12:48 PM	#3
hammer Inside Out Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 11,307	Thanks 'beet ! __________________ "The most massive characters are seared with scars" ___ Kahlil Gibran

10-28-2009, 12:53 PM	#5
fizzyrider Too stupid to know better Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,032,159	Better than a Ginsu even? Kidding. Nice looking blade, hammer man! __________________ "What I had, I spent. What I kept, I lost. But what I gave away is mine forever." - Some Loser

10-28-2009, 12:58 PM	#6
dean30 Nothing to see here... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 8,672	Man, I would really be tempted to put that in somebody. __________________ "Great Spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein

10-28-2009, 12:53 PM	#4
RoadRashed Faster than a speeding bullet Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 25,741	That is SWEET!

10-28-2009, 01:26 PM	#10
dean30 Nothing to see here... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 8,672	Hey, your only stipulation was "NOTICE If you're not fond of weaponry, this is NOT the thread for you.." Nothing about voices or blood orgies and stuff! __________________ "Great Spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." - Albert Einstein

10-28-2009, 01:36 PM	#11
Rabeet Administrator Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 31,810	I had a fella stick a knife in me in the late 70s. Was that you Dean? If so, we need to talk. __________________ Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it. - Andre Gide If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule? - Anton Chigurh If it ain't it'll do til the mess gets here. - Ed Tom Bell He wants to know the names of all those he's better than - Little Hitlers Elvis Costello

10-28-2009, 01:39 PM	#12
hammer Inside Out Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 11,307	__________________ "The most massive characters are seared with scars" ___ Kahlil Gibran

10-28-2009, 01:57 PM	#14
yetidave Off the reservation Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 15,749	That is positively beautiful. God help me, I may need to order one. __________________ Them that don't know him won't like him and them that do won't always know how to take him ~ Willie

10-28-2009, 02:02 PM	#18
Todd S I got into RR's pants! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lake Balboa, CA Posts: 15,943	Beautiful knife! lol@Dean... -T __________________ - 2005 FZ1. Bruise, Racetech .95 springs, Muzzy S/O, Smoked ZGDB, GYTR bar lowers, Givi rack w/V46 & E36, fz1rules' sliders, CRG bar-ends, Galfer SS front.

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