Gudy Van Poppel folders

2 very nice folders made by dutch knifemaker Gudy Van Poppel. I have a 3rd one of the same model as well, but didn't take any pictures yet.

Gudy is one of my "top" favorite knife makers, and he's also a very nice guy, and I'm proud to call him "friend".

First one has a mammoth ivory handle, damascus steel blade & bolsters, and berillium liners. It is a button-activated linerlock (pressing the button unlocks the liner).

 

 The second one has the same specifications, but desert ironwood handles.

 

Bailey Bradshaw folder

Bailey Bradshow is an ABS Mastersmith. He makes knives & guns! This folder is made of gold, damascus and ivory. The lock is disengaged by pressing on the bail.

 

W. D. Pease "Colorado" folder

This is a very nice folder, made by W.D. Pease, in my eyes one of the BEST folder makers in the world. Materials are stag & damascus for the handle, 154CM steel for the blade.

Kaj Embretsen "Bartender"

Here's a picture of one of my favorite folders. Made by Kaj Embretsen, a Swedish knifemaker.

All blades, the corkscrew and the bolsters are made from damascus steel forged by Kaj. Handle slabs are mammoth ivory, and the pins are gold

My knife collection

This blog will be about my knife collection, and my passion for knives in general, and especially my passion for handcrafted custom knives.