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[NDGuy]

Post your custom knives for me, I am ordering my first and 2nd custom knife from Gene Ingram and Lucas Forge. Looking for some good ideas/looks to send to them. As of now I am getting a D2 Steel Bird & Trout from Gene and a O1 steel Packer from Lucas. Both with wood handles probably looking at something similar to the below links.

Ironwood Packer | Lucas Forge

Gene Ingram - Drop Point - Fort Henry Custom Knives

Who have you gone through for your custom?

 

[callmebubba]

My dad has a fairly large collection of hand made knives, these are a couple I managed to get from him by Alan Warren out of Idaho. The drop point was a "blem" (hell if I can see any issues) and the humpback was a limited run of 10 that I got #2 and dad got #1. They've gone to work on 2 mule deer and whitetail this year and never needed more than a quick touch up on a steel.

*I made the horizontal sheath so that's why it doesn't look as good.

 

[406]

Check out Bushkill Blades. Friend of mine and a qualityaker and person.

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[NDGuy]

Check out Bushkill Blades. Friend of mine and a qualityaker and person.

Thanks I will check them out. These two Gene has made in the past caught my eye.

 

[cornfedkiller]

Lucas Forge Custom, O1 steel with aged finish, walnut handle.

 

[406]

Thanks I will check them out. These two Gene has made in the past caught my eye.

Nice.
I tried and failed to post the knife dan made for me.
This is his website.

Bushkill Blades | Hand Forged Custom Knives

Bushkill Blades | Hand forged custom knives by Bladesmith Dan Altavilla | Outdoor Knives | Kitchen Cutlery | Tactical/Defense Knives

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[JakeSCH]

my first custom knife is in the mail on its way. It is the northern shrike by evan siembida.

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[NevadaZielmeister]

I can say, without a doubt, that Ingram knives are the best. I have two here, one for myself, with a left handed sheath, and one for my wife, which is slightly smaller. These are both the Hunter models:

 

[Trogon]

Woodman. 3.5" blade. Got my name on the list for another, but that's 1yr+ away. Next one will be 3/32 stock to cut some weight.

Very similar to Ingram is David Winston. He might have a shorter lead. Another maker that I'd like to try is Rick Menefee. His drop point is art and next on my list.

 

[Trogon]

I can say, without a doubt, that Ingram knives are the best. I have two here, one for myself, with a left handed sheath, and one for my wife, which is slightly smaller. These are both the Hunter models:

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That top one with the matte finish and red lanyard hole is sweeet!

 

[6mm Remington]

When I retired guys at work had this special Ruana 5AD built for me. They make a nice knife. Look at the gimping on top of the knife. All done by hand.





Here is what the standard 5AD looks like.

Catalog Knives — Ruana Knives

www.ruanaknives.com

 

[NevadaZielmeister]

That top one with the matte finish and red lanyard hole is sweeet!

Yeh? Well it gets better. I was so happy with the performance, after breaking down 2 Elk Cows and a Buck, that I called and left him a voicemail. This is the text I received in reply:

"I am fortunate to be able, and doing what I enjoy. Taking your time to leave a kind complimentary message was a treat.
Sincerest thanks,
Gene Ingram"

That is just eff'in epic sh*t right there.

(I hope I don't get banned now... please be gentle)

 

[Trogon]

Yeh? Well it gets better. I was so happy with the performance, after breaking down 2 Elk Cows and a Buck, that I called and left him a voicemail. This is the text I received in reply:

"I am fortunate to be able, and doing what I enjoy. Taking your time to leave a kind complimentary message was a treat.
Sincerest thanks,
Gene Ingram"

That is just eff'in epic sh*t right there.

(I hope I don't get banned now... please be gentle)

I had a similar interaction with Gene after sending him a message thanking him with a pic of his knife and a bull. Heck of a good guy.

 

[Castronova]

Not for hunting but had made for fish once it’s in the house. Hiko Ito out of Hawaii.

 

[NDGuy]

Not for hunting but had made for fish once it’s in the house. Hiko Ito out of Hawaii.

Digging the resin injection I keep seeing online.

 

[NDGuy]

Grabbed these wood scales for my customs I’m ordering. Going to see in person first before deciding.

 

[Mike Islander]

Bone Valley. Desert Ironwood burl.

 

[NDGuy]

Bone Valley. Desert Ironwood burl.
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That’s a beauty sir. Did you pick that wood yourself?

The mosaics look great on that.

 

[Mike Islander]

That’s a beauty sir. Did you pick that wood yourself?

The mosaics look great on that.

Thank you. I did not pick the wood. It showed up as available and I immediately grabbed it. Not sure if someone ordered it or if it was just built on speculation. Either way I think it is a really beautiful knife.

 

[rodney482]