Let's Talk Knives

I picked up this kershaw a few weeks ago and it stays my daily carry now.

 

Outstanding. Nothing better than a CRK. The Insingo blade shape is my favorite of theirs. Your grandkids will be carrying that knife 50 years from now!

 

I missed Blade Show Texas for the first time in years a couple of weeks ago. (Not a bad trade off though, I missed it because my first grandchild was born that week.)
Since I couldn’t go, I had a seller I know pick me up a couple of show exclusives.

 

This was a Grail for me and I stumbled across the sale by chance. Too good of deal to pass up. Just wish I could come across more deals like this.

 

Yeah you’re not gonna find many deals on CRK. Especially for a 21.

 

heat treating 4 small ones today.

 

I wanted to build legs but didn’t have enough black walnut to accomplish that.
These are cast aluminum purchased from Bear Hollow. Painted black to look like cast iron.
I fabricated the extra brackets to allow for adding the 2 diagonal braces.

 

I like the base you have for that table. It gives it a dated look, it just has that vibe looking at it.

 

Thst is a good lookin knife!

 

They look awesome.

 

Thanks, I spent a tremendous amount of time searching for what I thought would match my table top. It’s apparently very common for people to build tops and buy legs or supports. Most are pretty trendy or dated by the angular or tube steel structure. Almost went with a style that I could have built from massive bridge steel and big bolts and nuts

 

Loving the Texas flag on the blade!

 

One mouse showed up yesterday. The other one was to be delivered today but doesn’t look like that’s going to happen. Hopefully tomorrow if it doesn’t get stuck in a loop.

 

The last Mouse arrived last Friday. It was a day late but at least it was delivered and survived the trip.
This is a GiantMouse Carbon Fiber Nazca with MagnaCut. (Limited run of 350 Pieces)
The Pictures do not do it justice. One of the best actions I have ever felt.

 

It’s interesting that their quality has improved since they started making them in china instead of Italy. The quality of Chinese knives has definitely gotten better over the last decade!

 

And so, now I have made my first oyster knife! The blade is 15n20 & 1084 carbon steel and the scales are native Pin Oak Burl from Arizona, stabilized and dyed with a little bit of blue dye.

 

Ray I do believe the point is a bit too much. I am thinking that point may not be there for to long. The point needs to be more broader and a bit thicker so one can pry open the shell.
I am no professional but I have shucked my share of bags of oysters. I have done enough to know I do not miss it one bit!

This is what is used mostly on the gulf coast, and the only ones I have used. With that fine of a point it is only going to break a small piece of the shell.

I only point this out in the most respectful way, Ray

sent a text

 

The observation is appreciated! I will consult with the consumer base and maybe even do a blind taste test…

@RangerBP

 

I heard a rumor that the east coast oysters are making a move on the west coast oysters and they plan a big rumble with the south side oysters…

 

I agree. These are faily new, only used for 6 or 8 bushels, but have held up well. They also have a slight curve in the blade, it helps when separating the muscle in the curved portion on the shell.

 

Thank you Ray, you do amazing work!!
Sent you a note

When it comes to knives it seems you are IT!!

and I must add love the handle on that oyster knife!

 

I don't have first hand experience with the Italian Made knives, but from what I have read, many others have the same observation as you do.
The Corta (Flipper) is made by Reate and the Nazca is made by Bestech. Both are known for quality knives which shows with these as well.
I Believe some of their models are still made in Maniago Italy and I have been eyeing up the Atelier which I know was made in Maniago with Elmax Steel. I am curious if it has the same Quality as the Corta and Nazca.

 

You have got a pretty awesome collection going!

 

my own kydex efforts were not good enough so I have found some help!
This sheath has the adjustable and multi position functionality from the Blade-Tech clip.

 

Thanks,
I have been falling into some deals that too good to pass up. I am not sure I would pay full retail price if I didn't find these deals.
In fact, I think the only knife I paid full price for was the REC Exclusive Native 5.

 

My favorite spiderco is the little dragonfly

 

Another neck knife and a mini cleaver. I will post more pictures later on when I have the sheaths

 

I am beyond excited for this oyster knife. My wife has a Toadfish and it works *really* well on the smaller, more delicate west coast oysters but can also handle the bigger east coasters without excessive shell damage after some practice.

For my knife, I asked Ray to model his based on that blade shape/design. It’s a little non-traditional compared to the broader, duller New England style knives, but it’s a proven blade shape that works for us.

Thanks again Ray! Looking forward to having it in hand and many decades of shucking ahead.

 

I was relieved to hear that you were not using it on Rocky Mountain oysters!

 

It appears that I have just traded this Viking Seax for a 9mm carbine and some stuff…