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Various Non-Bald Discussions => Autos,Toys and Hobbies => Topic started by: MrBear on June 03, 2010, 05:43:40 PM
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Recently Stomper (John) from JK Handmade Knives (http://"http://www.jkhandmadeknives.com") held a contest for his second anniversary in the custom knife making business. John wanted all forum members from Blade Forums (http://"http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=830") to submit designs for his second anniversary knife. I submitted a design I had in mind for about a year now on what I felt would be a good knife for Search & Rescue operations or hunting/woodland adventures. I’ve been involved in Law Enforcement S&R (my career) and before that with my local fire department for 18 years now. Like many of you I grew up in the woods and love hiking and hunting. I asked John to make this knife for me and he didn’t disappoint. He nailed it as usual.
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My design involved a knife with a 4” blade and a 4 1/2 “ handle. I also wanted to have a backup single row saw tooth back in case it was needed. I wanted a very sharp point on this knife and John did his usual EXTREME sharp blade on his knife. Damn sharp!
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Notice under the makers stamp I also had John put an integral fire steel striker. I never liked the idea of trying to use the "back" of the blade or definitely not the blade itself.
The single row saw teeth zipped right through wood I grabbed from my back yard as a test today. Think melted butter.
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I also had John drill a 3/16 x 2.5” hole in the handle (think Swiss Army Knife toothpick) for a fire steel to be slipped in.
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I also wanted a double lanyard layout in case the knife had to be lashed to a stick for a spear or similar setup.
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Another thing I asked for was a kydex sheath that could be utilized horizontal or vertical carry based on the equipment I had at any given moment.
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The handles are strong black canvas micarta and the knife is solid 01 steel that is heat treated to a level of strength that is impressive. It fits your hand perfectly.
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Overall this is a solid package that John put together. It’s rare to be able to draw up a design you have in your head and have someone that can make it a reality exactly the way you meant. John did this and I think this knife is perfect for wood use especially for Search & Rescue.
If you get a chance stop by his website at http://www.jkhandmadeknives.com (http://"http://www.jkhandmadeknives.com") or his forum over at bladeforums.com. This guy is damn good and can make your design into a reality. He also has a nice line up of knives at very reasonable prices.
I looked around for years and like many others here purchased knifes from SOG, Buck, Case, etc. but when you have a knife made to your specs….there’s NOTHING like that! WOOSHA!
I'll be posting updates on this knife as I use it. Monday I'm heading out on a hike and I'll be sure to update.
Stay Safe!
First Headblade shave tonight guys.........been using a Mac h 3 for a month now. Post reviews on that too later ;) Hopefully it goes good.
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WOW that's one heck of a toothpick you have there O0
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OMG! What a great looking, yet completely practical knife. I especially like the integrated striker and the second lanyard hole. Nice job!
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It appears to be a knife, what kind of steel is he using ?
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01 steel.
I think he also uses 1095 if wanted.
I found his website off another forum (glocktalk).
He's located at http://www.jkhandmadeknives.com
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Nice blade dude, I especially like the strike steel and the second lanyard hole for spear crafting, how very Bear Grylls of you (is that where your name is from) how thick is the back of the blade?