About Von Gruff Knives

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About Von Gruff Knives
Biography:
Knifemaking has become a passion with huntinf knives in particular but will and have made a great variety on request. Check my website for more detail. http://www.vongruffknives.com/
Location:
south otago
Interests:
making knives, hunting
Occupation:
Retired builder

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18-03-2025 05:14 PM
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1073 Likes

  1. LOC
    LOC liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Various Knives
    A wapiti knife with very nicely grained walnut over curve backed buffalo horn on the 1075 blade has a heavy leather lanyard and cased in the edge stamped and closed top sheath. ...
    Liked On: 01-08-2024, 10:15 PM
  2. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Various Knives
    I really enjoy when the bandsaw cut becomes sanded to fit then after pin and epoxy is grinder rough shaped with 60 grit belt ready for hand finishing. https://i.imgur.com/RLoGV51.jpg ...
    Liked On: 01-08-2024, 09:38 PM
  3. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Various Knives
    A wapiti knife with very nicely grained walnut over curve backed buffalo horn on the 1075 blade has a heavy leather lanyard and cased in the edge stamped and closed top sheath. ...
    Liked On: 31-07-2024, 02:45 PM
  4. HILLBILLYHUNTERS
    HILLBILLYHUNTERS liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Various Knives
    The original English knives were for sticking sheep which was the traditional way of killing and were Shefield made but after Harry's adventure they were also made in Africa under the Pipe brand and...
    Liked On: 30-07-2024, 08:38 PM
  5. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Various Knives
    The original English knives were for sticking sheep which was the traditional way of killing and were Shefield made but after Harry's adventure they were also made in Africa under the Pipe brand and...
    Liked On: 30-07-2024, 10:43 AM
  6. Shamus_
    Shamus_ liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Various Knives
    HILLBILLYHUNTERS I was on that forum when that was all posted and had some input in the thread. https://i.imgur.com/6DkAQ7Jl.jpg This is reputed to be Harry's original knife and sheath. ...
    Liked On: 30-07-2024, 09:56 AM
  7. Doon
    Doon liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Various Knives
    HILLBILLYHUNTERS I was on that forum when that was all posted and had some input in the thread. https://i.imgur.com/6DkAQ7Jl.jpg This is reputed to be Harry's original knife and sheath. ...
    Liked On: 29-07-2024, 08:48 PM
  8. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Various Knives
    HILLBILLYHUNTERS I was on that forum when that was all posted and had some input in the thread. https://i.imgur.com/6DkAQ7Jl.jpg This is reputed to be Harry's original knife and sheath. ...
    Liked On: 29-07-2024, 08:27 PM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Various Knives
    This Lion knife and Safari knife in 1075 with yellow cedar burl ready to ship in the morning. https://i.imgur.com/mdeuxufl.jpg
    Liked On: 28-07-2024, 06:02 PM
  10. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Various Knives
    A 4x4 Hunter with african Olivewood over curve backed buffalo horn on the stone washed 1084 blade in an edge stamped closed top sheath. https://i.imgur.com/9Er8Y0k.jpg
    Liked On: 28-07-2024, 06:01 PM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : Wood stabiliser.
    I have used the resin art product and it is a reasonably good product. I prefer the cactus juice but I have used the resin art product with good results. Make sure to get a good vacuum on the fully...
    Liked On: 30-06-2024, 09:24 PM
  12. hunter Al.7mm08
    hunter Al.7mm08 liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : wood and leather
    Worst part was I burnt a couple of fingers when I was straightening some coil springs for a US customers hay bailer tools and when tightening the stitches I usually wrap the thread round my fingers...
    Liked On: 28-06-2024, 06:08 PM
  13. mikee
    mikee liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : wood and leather
    With every stitch being hand drilled and hand sewn this was a bit of a mission but all done now and holds the gun nicely. https://i.imgur.com/v4mtZvxl.jpg
    Liked On: 28-06-2024, 01:50 PM
  14. makka
    makka liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : wood and leather
    A while back I had a Savage 20g/22 mag dropped in for a refurbish so after a strip down I reshaped the wrist and grip, added a grip cap, re set the off center butt plate, thinned down the forestock...
    Liked On: 26-06-2024, 11:29 AM
  15. No good names left
    No good names left liked post by Von Gruff Knives On thread : wood and leather
    Some progress on the gun bag with the pockets sewn on after the buckles arrived. Hnadles marked out and ready for them to be attended to as well. https://i.imgur.com/aMZoXazl.jpg
    Liked On: 25-06-2024, 09:24 AM

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