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First Custom Fixed Blade
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 3:48 pm
by lenny357
Went to North Carolina, Gun Knife show, couldn't pass this one up ATS34, fits the hand well, fit and finish is outstanding.
Made by DM Kivette "Circle K Knife Works"
ATS34
Buffalo Horn
Mosaic Pins
Brass liners
Hand made sheath
Re: First Custom Fixed Blade
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 11:01 pm
by Desktop
Very nice lenny357!

Re: First Custom Fixed Blade
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 11:18 pm
by lenny357
I wanted this one with the Ivory Bear Handle, let her go thou. Heres a picture of the artist, his work is very well priced and I'm yet to find one blimish on the knife I got.
Thank you!
Re: First Custom Fixed Blade
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:53 pm
by Hukk
lenny357 wrote:Went to North Carolina, Gun Knife show, couldn't pass this one up ATS34, fits the hand well, fit and finish is outstanding.
Made by DM Kivette "Circle K Knife Works"
ATS34
Buffalo Horn
Mosaic Pins
Brass liners
Hand made sheath
Looks good, a working knife should feel like an extension of your hand while an art knife willl usually go any direction. Many makers forget the ergonomic aspect when making a knife.
I remember the Oregon show in 2007, a guy came up to me and said I paid $450.00 for this knife and asked what do you think and handed me the knife. I just said the maker did not contour the handle and left the edges sharp - made it uncomfortable to even hold - much less use. So, not worth half of what you paid. I don't know what happened after that, maybe he was looking for a second opinion. My answer was immediate, so I think that tok him by surprise.
Anyhow, that's comfortable looking, what's the OAL and blade length?
Re: First Custom Fixed Blade
Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:17 pm
by lenny357
The blade is just a hair over 4 inches; overall length is 8.6 inches, if you look he made a slight blade drop on it, not like a Canadian boot knife but more or less, like, his own idea?
His price was too reasonable to pass; I really wasn’t looking for a fixed blade at all. With the materials he used, mosaic pins, ATS34, Buffalo Horn, and Hand made sheath, he must have one of those computer etchers right? To get that Tang Stamp on their? I don’t think he does it for the profit. Now a couple of his knives were very impressive like the Ivory Carved Bear Head, he was like “pick it up feel it” It looked to be uncomfortable but it really felt nice even though it was an art knife. He really enjoyed sharing his work and that was neat for me.
Re: First Custom Fixed Blade
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:36 am
by johnnierotten
Nice knife.

That guy does a really fine job!!
Re: First Custom Fixed Blade
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:00 pm
by TKC
CONGRATS!!!
Re: First Custom Fixed Blade
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:43 pm
by philco
Super nice one Chris.
I can see why you couldn't leave it there.

Re: First Custom Fixed Blade
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:37 am
by lenny357
Thank you guys! Love that ATS34 feels so solid....ya hope the makers ok..cant seem to reach him since our last E-mail chat

Re: First Custom Fixed Blade
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:09 am
by fdh54turkeyshooter
Wow, just when your thinking you might have some skill. Really nice!

Re: First Custom Fixed Blade
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:43 pm
by gmusic
I really like the six pins in the handle, sets it off nicely!
Congrats.............................
Re: First Custom Fixed Blade
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:31 am
by Mamoth58
Outstanding knife!

it brought a

to my eye!!!
Re: First Custom Fixed Blade
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:44 am
by Forensic Jim