March 30, 2023, 08:56 PM
dozerBoot Knife?
i am playing around with several EDC/boot knife type knives right now. just curious if anybody still carries a boot knife. i have always thought they were a fun style to make.
dozer
https://photos.app.goo.gl/s1hff9FBw7iKcEzb9
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March 30, 2023, 10:00 PM
Excam_ManForget the knife, those are some wicked looking boots!
March 30, 2023, 10:25 PM
OgieThe Gryphon M-10 fits the bill nicely. I have one and I like it.
March 31, 2023, 10:03 AM
UTsigI don't carry a boot knife but it's size and style has been a favorite of mine. I think the best ever design was by Bob Loveless, here's one I own.
Another in my collection, first custom I ever ordered (1991), maker was Steve Huey.
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March 31, 2023, 02:15 PM
BlackAgnesThese were made by Othello in Solingen, Germany for, I believe Kershaw. Later on, they were replicated in China.
They are handy, sharp, and made in one piece of steel.
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March 31, 2023, 02:44 PM
dozervery nice examples, indeed. i used to like to make a few different models in this general direction, but haven't touched on it much in recent years. i like to keep things interesting here on the knife farm.
dozer
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April 10, 2023, 10:44 PM
dozeri just finished this one recently. i like the small bowie designs for a boot knife.
dozer
https://photos.app.goo.gl/dpXHgSFZUE6VwKNPAhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/6AvpEC9QYxSeRW2ZA
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April 11, 2023, 08:22 AM
UTsigThat's nice, certainly a different take on a boot knife. Most are slim for carrying in a boot and drawing easily, what will your sheath look like?
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April 11, 2023, 11:19 AM
dozeryeah, that's what this is. a small 7.0" bowie style. the sheath is in the pic. little leather sheath with a spring clip. the whole rig fits very easily in all the boots i own. just a downsized bowie knife. i might add some facets to the handle, though. it is actually a bit slick, so it might need some tweaking for a solid grip.
dozer
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June 14, 2023, 08:10 PM
ruger357quote:
Originally posted by UTsig:
I don't carry a boot knife but it's size and style has been a favorite of mine. I think the best ever design was by Bob Loveless, here's one I own.
Another in my collection, first custom I ever ordered (1991), maker was Steve Huey.
Are there versions like these available to buy anywhere?
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June 14, 2023, 08:23 PM
bald1Ek boot knife shown bottom right among my Ek collection. Top knife originally came with the white handle slabs (bottom right) that I replaced with cocobolo ones I carved.
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June 15, 2023, 08:44 AM
UTsigquote:
Originally posted by ruger357:
quote:
Originally posted by UTsig:
I don't carry a boot knife but it's size and style has been a favorite of mine. I think the best ever design was by Bob Loveless, here's one I own.
Another in my collection, first custom I ever ordered (1991), maker was Steve Huey.
Are there versions like these available to buy anywhere?
I don't really know what's available in the production market, many custom makers offer a boot dagger. A good place to look would be Blade Forums under Knifemakers Market- Fixed Blades. I did a quick search and found several from good makers.
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June 16, 2023, 06:37 AM
braillediverThis dagger was recently offered by Phillip Paton on Bladeforums. It's larger but it shows the style he's made.
https://www.bladeforums.com/th...33220/#post-21980473
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