TroyWest Report post Posted December 5, 2009 Art , I read a post the other day where you noted that Bill Buchman had passed away. I did not know him but my favorite round knife is a Buchman. I use it daily. My brother also uses them and ordered another one earlier this year and received it. I ordered another one about 3 mos. ago and he even called me about. I never got it and I really hate to hear of his passing. The thing I really like is the long and gradual tapering from handle to edge of blade. I haven't seen anyone elses knife with this quality of tapering. Do you know of anyone who really produces a comparable blade? Thanks, Troy West Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted December 5, 2009 Hi Troy, Unfortunately no, Bill's knives are unique. Another maker I like is Bob Dozier, although his knives are pricier (over twice what Bill's knives were), they cut very well and have a little more steel behind the edge. My son likes the Dozier, I'll keep my Buchman's. I have a couple of Gomph knives that Ellis Barnes made or had made, they are a good value for the money. Art Art , I read a post the other day where you noted that Bill Buchman had passed away. I did not know him but my favorite round knife is a Buchman. I use it daily. My brother also uses them and ordered another one earlier this year and received it. I ordered another one about 3 mos. ago and he even called me about. I never got it and I really hate to hear of his passing. The thing I really like is the long and gradual tapering from handle to edge of blade. I haven't seen anyone elses knife with this quality of tapering. Do you know of anyone who really produces a comparable blade? Thanks, Troy West Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve mason Report post Posted December 5, 2009 Sorry to hear about Bills passing,he was a nice old fellow, and he made a great Knife. Troy, I own one of the Dozier knifes and they are awesome, the price tag is up there but like I say, good knife. Very thin edge, unless he has any in stock they can take up to a year if you order one. IMO worth the money and the wait. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted December 5, 2009 Troy, I have had a Dozier for coming up on two years. It does a have nice thin blade and is a great knife. I bought a 4" Gomph this summer as a general user and 6" Gomph for a skiver. They are all made from D2. The Gomphs have a little meatier blade, but a longer taper than most of the other new knives I see around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyWest Report post Posted December 5, 2009 Thank you gentlemen for your thoughts and opinions. Troy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chouinardragon Report post Posted December 14, 2009 Sorry to hear about Bills passing. I am trying to buy a Bills knife from Verlane Desgrange, but no response. Now it's impossible to have a Bills unique knife,too bad... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimKleffner Report post Posted December 14, 2009 Chouinar dragon, I understand that Verlane passed away a couple years ago. You may be dealing with her estate. Good luck Happy tooling Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted December 14, 2009 Texas Custom Dies may have some old stock. http://www.texascustomdies.com/ Art Sorry to hear about Bills passing. I am trying to buy a Bills knife from Verlane Desgrange, but no response. Now it's impossible to have a Bills unique knife,too bad... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chouinardragon Report post Posted December 14, 2009 To Tim, Sorry about that...I do not live in the US,don't have the chance... To Art, I just worte to them and hope they still have them in stock Chouinardragon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
