Woodsman's Nessmuk

[ArchieR]

Here's a plug for a young knifemaker in Alabama. Lucas Bullington. (www.customhuntingknives.org)

I ordered this knife in early May, and it arrived today. It takes time, but he does amazing old-school work, and was great to deal with.

This is a "Woodsman's Nessmuk", 0-1 carbon steel, curly maple handle with darkish buckskin stain, and steel pins and lanyard. Hand-forged blade and tang, hand carved handle. Very hardy field knife, awesome fit and finish. Blade is right around 4 1/2 inches, OAL is 9". Blade is about 1/8" tapered and 1 3/8" at the belly. It is sturdy. He and his brother handtool a belt sheath that comes with it as well as a storage cloth and a handy care suggestions pamphlet signed by the maker.

Excellent quality all-around, and at reasonable workingman's prices for a one-off custom knife. He has many models and options for finish and handles, and will work with you to create whatever he doesn't already create.

Keep your powder dry.

Rich

[hotfxr]

That is a nice looking knife.

[Patocazador]

"Hand-forged blade and tang, hand carved handle."

Is there carving other than the shape to fit the tang? I couldn't see any if there is.

Very nice-looking knife but a bit big for me.

[ArchieR]

"Hand-forged blade and tang, hand carved handle."

Is there carving other than the shape to fit the tang? I couldn't see any if there is.

Very nice-looking knife but a bit big for me.

No sir, just the forming to the tang. But it is nicely done. It's slightly bigger than I thought it would be, but it feels compact and really well balanced. 4 1/2" of blade and 4 1/2" of tang and handle. He does nice work.