Stag handle knife was of my design. Made for me in 1969 by Steve Meyer of Alvin, Texas. I had sent pattern to several Knife Smiths, they wouldn't make such weird blade. This was before big custom knife boom. Knife only has 4 1/2" blade. It's heavy, 3/8" spine/ false edge on top for cleaver. 440HC blade, Sambar stag with desert agate. It's the sharpest knife I've ever owned. It's helped many a critter out of it's birthday suit. I don't like to carry it any more so I made "30/30"knife out of industrial chipper blade HC steel. Black Walnut handles and 30/30 brass for fasteners.
Knife making There are several knife makers supply outfits on line. The one that comes to mind is Jantz. All the wholesale knife distribs, like Smokey Mt. And Frost have some listed. I make all my blades from carbon steel. I use saw blades, files and Other industrial type blades. Handle materials are all wood or deer antler. Brass hand guards and butts. Right now I'm making Bowie out of a piece of Simmons Tool Steel. Came in package 3x16. Came from old machine shop that has been closed since 60s I do all work with files to avoid ruining temper. Sheaths made from Farmers Repair package of scrap odds and ends sold at local HWD store.
