I Need A Knife (F & I Era)

Marc Adamchek · Oct 12, 2005

The only "old timey" knife I've got is part of a package Daniel Winkler was selling about 10 years ago: A fire-making set-up in a nice leather waist-bag (quilled and decorated a little by Karen Shook)with a sheath on the back holding a nice 8-inch combination knife and fire-striker. The 4 inch blade is handy, and the curved haft is in the shape of a flint striker. All in all a pretty cool deal, but certainly not pc at all. I'm looking for a decent waist knife, blade length 6 to 10 inches. Winkler makes a superior product, but my coffers are low. Even if I was flush the wait is too long at this point in this craftsman's career. I'm not so destitute to be satisfied with some cheapo plain-jane deal. I can probably fly in the low to mid 100's, maybne a little more, especially if the product warrants it. C'mon, fellas, I'm aching for that perfect knife to take in the woods come November!

shmrck1 · Oct 13, 2005

Marc,
You mite want to check the links section of this
forum. The knife makers there sometimes have knives
made up for sale. You mite find one there to fit your
needs.
snake-eyes :hmm:

Craig · Oct 13, 2005

Mike Beathe is at Rendezvous. He has a web site. Google Beathe knives to find it. I plan on asking him to make me a knife soon. I am no expert but he has various styles and they look good.

onefeather · Oct 13, 2005

check out http://www.swampfoxknives.com/page_4.html he does great work :front:

Stumpkiller · Oct 13, 2005

Check out the blades at

http://www.donelsoncustommuzzleloaders.com/longarms.html

John Donelson made me the 5" knife in the center from a drawing I sent him - based on one in Madison Grant's collection - from coulter steel set in a whitetail crown for $60. It's simple and what ye call yer "butt ugly", but it holds a superior edge and is my most used knife.

He'd be well in your budget. He'll turn out a simple knife in a few weeks as his spare time allows.

SKS_madman · Oct 13, 2005

www.kidcouteau.com is a custom maker in his spare time and is pretty cheap, He is a friend of mine. just order a knife to you're own specs and send him the money.
http://www.kidcouteau.com/knife_gallery.html

Oct 13, 2005

http://www.olddominionforge.com/
http://www.bright.net/~deforge1/
http://www.rnrknives.com/index.htm
http://www.mlknives.com/
http://outoftheashesforge.blademakers.com/

All of the above offer knives in your price range and many specialize in 18th century baldes and most will have knives on hand and ready to ship..........

davidesau · Oct 14, 2005

I also like John Switzer's work. He makes a good F&I belt knife.[url] jswitzercutlery.com/knives.[/url] :thumbsup:

adkmountainken · Oct 14, 2005

i highly reccomend Matt from www.mlknives.com he makes some beautifull F&I knives and they are all hand forged by him, also does all his own leather work. Matt feeds his family by making knives as he is a full time blade smith. he also sells on ebay under the name malc26. i have many of his knives in my opninon they can't be beat for the price. i can send ya some pic's of mine if you want to see some.
Ken

Swampman · Oct 15, 2005

www.swampfoxknives.com

Excellent and inexpensive.

Sculatti · Mar 26, 2023

Marc Adamchek said:
The only "old timey" knife I've got is part of a package Daniel Winkler was selling about 10 years ago: A fire-making set-up in a nice leather waist-bag (quilled and decorated a little by Karen Shook)with a sheath on the back holding a nice 8-inch combination knife and fire-striker. The 4 inch blade is handy, and the curved haft is in the shape of a flint striker. All in all a pretty cool deal, but certainly not pc at all. I'm looking for a decent waist knife, blade length 6 to 10 inches. Winkler makes a superior product, but my coffers are low. Even if I was flush the wait is too long at this point in this craftsman's career. I'm not so destitute to be satisfied with some cheapo plain-jane deal. I can probably fly in the low to mid 100's, maybne a little more, especially if the product warrants it. C'mon, fellas, I'm aching for that perfect knife to take in the woods come November!

Hi Marc do you still have this old Winkler knife set?

Brokennock · Mar 27, 2023

Sculatti said:
Hi Marc do you still have this old Winkler knife set?

The topic is from 2005 you know.....

Ohio Rusty · Mar 27, 2023

You might also contact Joe Seabolt. He is one of the best period style knife makers in the country and he can make you what ever period type knife you want. His email address is: [email protected]

Ohio Rusty ><>

Jaeger · Mar 27, 2023

SKS_madman said:
www.kidcouteau.com is a custom maker in his spare time and is pretty cheap, He is a friend of mine. just order a knife to you're own specs and send him the money.
yabo888vip官网-首页

Wow........click on it and away you go! Right to some kind of spam/scam asian site. The forum has been infected.

Jaeger · Mar 27, 2023

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Bushfire · Mar 27, 2023

Sculatti said:
Hi Marc do you still have this old Winkler knife set?

This is a french boucheron styled from that period off original pieces.

rich pierce · Mar 27, 2023

Old topic, who knows if the OP is still among us?

Brokennock · Mar 27, 2023

Ohio Rusty said:
You might also contact Joe Seabolt.

Who? Who might?

Jaeger said:
Wow........click on it and away you go! Right to some kind of spam/scam asian site. The forum has been infected.

It's an 18 year old topic!

Hmmm, 18 years later a link went bad? Who'd a thunk it?

Who should contact Joe Seabolt? The guy who has been waiting 18 years for this illuminating suggestion?

Jaeger · Mar 27, 2023

Hahahahaha.....I REALLY have to start checking the date of the original post...lol. 2005.....holy manure.....

Ohio Rusty · Mar 27, 2023

Mark Adamchek said:

"C'mon, fellas, I'm aching for that perfect knife to take in the woods come November!"

Most folks have suggested many great knife makers. The OP need to research them, contact the knife makers and make a decision after deciding what knife style pleases them .... Since he is wanting a F&I war knife , is he wanting one with french influence like a trade knife or scalper ?? There were quite a few different styles made in the 18th century .... tough decision on his part.
Ohio Rusty ><>

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