Doug C Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Who's round knife do you use? I am looking for a good round knife. I have a very good round knife from Ernie Grosspich (SP) but he is no longer making them according to his web site. Does anyone have a knife from Dozier? I see them advertised in the LCSJ. Any favorites out there? Doug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Bill Buchman, Bend Oregon Bill Buchman's number direct is 541-382-8851. Order direct from him (instead of Big Sky) if you want a smaller handle that is better when you "palm" the knife. Art Who's round knife do you use? I am looking for a good round knife. I have a very good round knife from Ernie Grosspich (SP) but he is no longer making them according to his web site. Does anyone have a knife from Dozier? I see them advertised in the LCSJ. Any favorites out there?Doug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Doug, I have a lot of round knives, but no customs. When I started this there wasn't much choice. I have a Don Carlos I absolutely love, some Blanchards, Dixon and of course some Osbornes, a couple of them not being worth a oops. But my everyday knife is just a 5" Osborne, that cost about $35 from Weaver. Since Osborne has gotten some competition they have improved the metal some I guess. The handle is a little long for my hand, so I cut it down. It's not pretty at all, but it gets the job done. Someday I might get one of those Jueskes with the pink handle, it's so bad , it's goood. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted February 8, 2008 I have an Osborne Round knife, an Al Stohlman Brand head knife, and a Danny Marlin head knife. I use the Marlin all the time. It's definitely my favorite. I haven't tried any of the others mentioned earlier. Marlon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ferret Report post Posted February 9, 2008 I made my own from an old circular saw blade. It doesn't look too pretty but it feels comfortable to use and it works. Cost 25p (about 50c) and a days work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
william Report post Posted February 9, 2008 Ferret I really like yours and the saw blade idea is great. Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted February 9, 2008 Ferret Great idea I was wondering after cuting out and grinding. Does a fella have to retemper. Thanks Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ferret Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Got the idea from an old pslac newsletter (july 96) available here http://pslac.org/table_index_rawhide.htm . Re-tempering is fairly easy, just apply heat evenly with a blowtorch about an inch back from the edge until the steel turns brown/purple (260 c), then put it in a bucket of cold water. I used a 7 inch diameter blade and made a "tradional" round knife as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Man Report post Posted February 10, 2008 This is mine: 440c steel, rockwell temp of 58-60, genuine sanbar stag on the handles, with 1/4" fancy pins. 60-layered damascus on the bolsters, and engraving on side of the tang. I'm having a 3/4 size knife made from damascus steel with ivory micarta grips. Should be ready in a couple of weeks. I'll post a pic when it's done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Report post Posted February 10, 2008 K-Man, who made your knife. looks good, I probably would need a little shorter handle. Doug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Man Report post Posted February 11, 2008 K-Man, who made your knife. looks good, I probably would need a little shorter handle.Doug A local knifemaker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
