I have just found out that Mike passed away on the 17 of December. He was a great knifemaker and was always willing to help with advice.I will miss him
If remember correctly it was 2yrs into the war when Lincoln gave the declaration only for slaves in the south hoping that the slaves would rise up against their owners as they did in Haiti against the French and so help the Northern aggressors win the fight
I carry a CRKT ayan or is it ryan? Which I bought in Florida 3 yrs ago for 24 dollars and have had no problems with it,its easy to sharpen and holds its edge.
I agree, I also have a few and never sealed any of them.The knife I carry to to rendezvous has an axis stag handle and has been in use for many years with no problems
Every time I have gone to the gun shows in Lasfayette I have seen usually 2 or 3 makers there, in fact I only go to shoot the breeze with them and to get some tips.I f you want to see an abundance of makers you need to go to the blade show in Atlanta which is held once a year at the beginning...
I have made a few boot knives for LEO friends of mine they have a3 ich doubledge and acoffin shaped handle if you are interested email me at frankc1922@yahoo.com
frankeight
Unless I know the person for whom I am making the knife I allways use 440 C because many years ago I made four skinning knives for a family out of O1 and they were returned with the complaint that after skinning a deer they rusted when they putup without cleaning. I have just made two knives...
most cavalry swords were curved.ie sabre shape yours looks like it was made for action and not a presentation piece be careful if you go to cohens,if you send your photo to Wilkinsons in England they should be able to help you.I own aVictorian presentation sabre and Wilkinsons were very helpful...
Personally I dont like a shaving edge as they do not last for long I put what I call a skinning edge on my knives unless a shaving edge is requested.
frank cole