Thread: Show me your knives

I have had a nostalgic period, and so dug out some of my uncles old knives. Two of my favourite below; the Frosts Laminated is now my go-to hunting knife; the edge it holds is just unreal, and it's small and light for its length.

The "Premier K311 SS Japan" is a bit of a mystery for me; cannot find any info in a google search. It's relatively soft steel, but above average size for a pocketknife and so very nice to use. The smaller blade is very thin and flexible - good for filleting fish etc..

Had this arrive today. First impressions are very good, the handle is slimmer than what I’m used to but feels nimble, and it won’t get lost in a hurry! Savagely sharp too, sharpest out-of-the box knife I’ve owned. The only downside is the kydex sheath, it’s not a snug fit so the knife rattles a bit. But should be easy to fix, and wasn’t unexpected as I’d read a review about it. Look forward to testing it out properly in a few weeks time!

I do like the little Steve Wheeler knife Mine has been on my belt for many years now and is used mainly as a camp knife nice Mairie wood

Mamba hunter model in 1084 high carbon steel.
Juma snake skin with blue, re and white swirl acrylic.
G10 pins and liners.
Mustard patina etch on the ricasso.
Heading to the North Island.

I have been looking at getting that exact knife for a while.

Where did you get it from? As I haven't been able to find a single retailer in NZ with one in stock.

Originally Posted by Bryan

I have been looking at getting that exact knife for a while.

Where did you get it from? As I haven't been able to find a single retailer in NZ with one in stock.

If you are referring to the knife in the post immediately above yours then the answer to your question is that Viper is the knife maker himself. Send him a Pm, have a chat.

I was referring to the Benchmade Knife that @7.62 posted above Vipers. I somehow managed not to quote his post.

Viper does make absolutely stunning knives though.

Originally Posted by Bryan

I have been looking at getting that exact knife for a while.

Where did you get it from? As I haven't been able to find a single retailer in NZ with one in stock.

Hey mate, I got it from Top Gear. But be advised that I think they run a “lean inventory” (i.e. I think they’re prone to having stuff on their website which they may not have in stock). After I ordered it they contacted me and said it was out of stock but they would contact their supplier. But they ended up finding a couple in their warehouse and it arrived promptly, so all’s well that ends well.

The old model of that knife is out of stock but there’s a few other retailers selling the current model e.g. blademaster, knifeshop etc.

https://www.top-gear.co.nz/shop/SHOP...e+-+15006.html

Viper model in 1084 steel. Toxic green handles. G10 liners and pins. Heading to the North Island

Originally Posted by 7.62

Hey mate, I got it from Top Gear. But be advised that I think they run a “lean inventory” (i.e. I think they’re prone to having stuff on their website which they may not have in stock). After I ordered it they contacted me and said it was out of stock but they would contact their supplier. But they ended up finding a couple in their warehouse and it arrived promptly, so all’s well that ends well.

The old model of that knife is out of stock but there’s a few other retailers selling the current model e.g. blademaster, knifeshop etc.

https://www.top-gear.co.nz/shop/SHOP...e+-+15006.html

+1 on this, i rang them to see if they had a particular knife in stock and to 'hold' if for me, said they would, drove there and they didnt have any.....pissed off

Somewhere on that thread I had the picture of a blade I had forged sometime last year.
The progress has been slow but I have almost finished it.
Oak burl and black micarta from a very kind member of the forum.

My Mamba from @viper got a workout late yesterday on a nice meaty spiker…

A parting gift from my boss .
I almost fell over from shock when he gave it to me.....

Handmade by John Fluerty
ATS34 tool steel blade, 416 stainless bolsters, mosaic pins and micarta handles.
Beautiful knife and the pics do it no justice at all.





All it needs is a nicer sheath I reckon...

Bit of a shout out to @viper who made this lovely knife for my daughter

from top 1) me old mercator old as lost count of deer that has gutted and cut up 2) old svord was my go to knife in eighties - gave to son -he lost it -missing for over 10 years- ex wife passed away and daughter found it in her gardening gear - reunited last year -needs a good sharpen 3) Jim Wheeler knife been on my belt for years great little camp knife maire handle 4) Damascus chefs knife by Tanaka San Matsubara blades Omura Japan -my daughter was in Omura teaching english for 4 years and got it for me -traditional magnolia and water buffalo handle 5) hunting knife by Tanaka San Matsubara blades one off hand made- scary sharp