Spindrift
Well-Known Member
For some years now, I have supplied one of my hunting buddies with ammo for his 30-06. I have never charged him anything, I’ve been glad to help him out. This guy has been a knife maker for many years. He buys the blades, usually from a smith that makes them by hand. Then he makes the shaft and sheath.
This year, as he dropped by with his empty brass, he had prepared a surprise for me. A knife, most beautiful!
The shaft is made from a special kind of birch, that you can find in the north. Don’t know what it’s called in english. The shape is adapted to a right-handed user, extremely ergonomic. Despite the lack of finger- guard, it stays in the hand. This is his «signature shaft». I love it!
The sheath is stiched with a decorative «spiral stich», also one of his specialities. It has a tin moose figure, he has carved the mould himself.
The blade is made by a smith, using a traditional norwegian technique, with laminated steel. The center is hard, and holds a very keen edge. It is surrounded by softer steel, which makes the blade resistant to breaking. This is old «viking- tech», which has passed the test of time.
When he gave it to me, he made me promise that I used it like I would any other knife. Despite it’s beauty, it is build to last, and be used.
What a gift. What a friend. I’m awed.
This year, as he dropped by with his empty brass, he had prepared a surprise for me. A knife, most beautiful!
The shaft is made from a special kind of birch, that you can find in the north. Don’t know what it’s called in english. The shape is adapted to a right-handed user, extremely ergonomic. Despite the lack of finger- guard, it stays in the hand. This is his «signature shaft». I love it!
The sheath is stiched with a decorative «spiral stich», also one of his specialities. It has a tin moose figure, he has carved the mould himself.
The blade is made by a smith, using a traditional norwegian technique, with laminated steel. The center is hard, and holds a very keen edge. It is surrounded by softer steel, which makes the blade resistant to breaking. This is old «viking- tech», which has passed the test of time.
When he gave it to me, he made me promise that I used it like I would any other knife. Despite it’s beauty, it is build to last, and be used.
What a gift. What a friend. I’m awed.
