BECKER KNIVES by Kabar

 

This almost indestructible flat and lightweight all-metal Mercator lock-back folder has a 9-cm drop-point carbon blade that can take an excellent edge, will hold it well and can be readily re-honed. Mercators have ‘skun’ literally millions of  Enzed possums over decades, which makes them ideal for processing soft skinned feral game in Oz. But why should the hunters have all the fun?   Mercators are handy to have around the house and workshop and the toolbox... and these useful folders don’t look out of place on your office desk.

AKC Mailorder:  MK52 : $39.00 plus $8.50 express satchel

A Brief History: 
Mercator manufacture stems back to around 1840 when the Berns brothers established the company Gebr. Berns in Konigsmuhle in Solingen, a region of Bergisch Land. They manufactured pocketknives branded Otter-Messer in a very small factory. The fish otters, living in streams and brooks next to the little factory gave rise to the brand name and logo. At that time, only simple and strong pocketknives were produced in many different versions, finished with timber scales, all hand crafted – ground, stropped and polished. The Otter-Messer trademark was first registered in 1847 and the firm later moved to Hohsheid in the heart of Solingen.
In 1989, when Berns closed the company, Mr. Rainer Morsbach took over the Otter trademark and knife production was carried on at Merscheid in Solingen. Hand-made and mainly fitted with carbon-steel blades (code 2003/C75) the expanded range today includes industrial-quality knives for use in households as well as by florists, gardeners, outdoor enthusiasts and in various industries.
Early history also includes the Solingen company Heinrich Von Kaufmann & Sohne Indiawerk, which developed and registered the Mercator style pocketknife about 1867. Over the years the Mercator knife concept has been much copied, but there is only one genuine model, the one with Mercator-Germany stamped onto the back of the strong iron case (handle). 
The knives were delivered into the hands of the soldiers of the German Emperor Wilhelm II and gained fame during WW I. In fact, Mercator knives became universally popular because of their sharpness, flatness and easy handling. Multi-bladed Mercators were produced between WWI and WWII and  stamped Mercator-DRGM (Deutsches Reich Gebrauchs Muster). After WWII, the company reverted back to producing only single blade models. 
The Kaufmann company closed in 1995 and Mr. Morsbach of Otter-Messer took over the Mercator tradename and perpetuated the production of genuine Mercator (black handle) knives, also known as K55 Cat Knife. 

  RETURN OF GREGSTEEL TRADE BLADES

 

Gregsteel is the popular trademark used by Gregory Steel Products Pty Ltd of Melbourne, the famous Australian manufacturer of cutlery for more than 6 decades. Jim Gregory began the business in 1912 which petered out of existence in the mid 1970’s. During the 1950’s Gregory Steel Products was the largest manufacturer of cutlery products in the Southern Hemisphere. Prior to that they were Australia’s biggest producer of military bladeware (not including bayonets) for Australian and American defence forces serving in Asia and the Pacific Ocean in World war Two. Often taken for granted was Gregory’s wide range of mass-produced, good quality kitchen knives and trade knives that were used more or less on a daily basis. Admittedly, not as aesthetically exciting as most military and recreational type knives, but nonetheless just as useful when you need the right tool for the right job. In fact, Gregory Steel also supplied thousands of kitchen and trade knives (also tableware) for the war effort bearing the D(broad arrow)D Australian Defence Force (ADF) mark. The Gregsteel/Gregory Steel Products Trade Mark #711548 in the Register of Trade Marks was registered by Keith Spencer (Australasian Knife Collectors –AKC) since 26 June 1996 and has been applied previously to replications of Australian-made military type knives (Gregsteel Stiletto & Gregsteel Bowie hand-crafted by custom knifemaker Zane Darcy Shaw). Preparing Gregsteel trade blades for re-entry into the Australian marketplace has been a tedious, long-term project. No factory in this country was either prepared to or capable of manufacturing the Gregsteel patterns to the level of quality demanded and at the price required to re-launch Gregory Steel Products. Because Gregsteel trade blades couldn't be satisfactorily made in Australia, the next best option was to travel back along the lineage to England, Sheffield in particular.  The high carbon bladesteel had to be right, so too the blade shapes, as well as handles securely hafted in the traditional way.  J Adams Ltd was the obvious choice, a long established firm with an impeccable track record for the production of trade blades. Under the tradename of J Nowill, this firm already supplies AKC MAILORDER with trade-type Aussie Rabbiter’s Kits & Bushman’s Kits and Australian Bushknives; faithfully reproduced old practical patterns popularized in Australia – so why not a collaboration on Gregsteel trade blades!

SPECIFICATIONS:  Sheffield-made Trade Blades. Overall length 26-cm. Blade length 15-cm.  EN9 high carbon  bladesteel flat-ground heat-treated to RC55. Full-tang 3-pin hafted with Brazilian Imbuia hardwood. Australian-designed & made 3-compartment burgundy canvas knife wraps.

Or purchase separately:

GSHK GREGSTEEL AUSSIE HUNTER’S KIT  (3 knives + burgundy canvas wrap) $120.00  + $12.00 post (Express in Australia) international quotes provided

Click here for a closer look GSSK GREGSTEEL  6-INCH SKINNER $34.00 + post

Click here for a closer look GSBF GREGSTEEL  6-INCH BONER/FILLETER  $30.00 + post

Click here for a closer look GSBU GREGSTEEL  6-INCH BUTCHER $32.00 + post

Also Available: 

Gregsteel Skinner with Sheath: GSS European high-carbon steel with flat-ground and tapered 150mm x 3mm thick blade. Rosewood scales riveted onto full-tang. Black leather stitched and riveted belt sheath (no gussett). $39.00 + post

 

Montauk Point Fillet & Steak System  Two Piece set

Designed by Greg Lightfoot for Timberline Knife & Tool - USA Matched set of 420 stainless 24-cm blade knives. Flexible 2-mm thick fish filleter & stiff 3-mm thick steak slicer – excellent edges! Sculpted Zytel handle scales with non-slip Kraton inserts – excellent grips! Knives set into a custom-moulded carry case.  A kind of buff ‘n’ barra knife set. Ideal to whip off mackerel fillets with the slim blade and to parcel fillet steaks using the stiff slicer.  What’s in a name?  Mantauk Point is a peninsular about 30-km off the Connecticut coast and is home to the largest commercial and recreational fishing fleet in New York State. Montauk Point, named after the Montaukett Indian Tribe indigenous to the area, is particularly famous for its fishing and claims to have more world saltwater fishing records than any other port in the world. Dutch explorer Adriaen Block encountered the tribe in 1614 at Montauk Point, which he named Hoeck van de Visschers (Point of Fishers) – an obvious site of significance for fishers since time immemorial!  Mantauk Point System knives are manufactured in China to Timberline Knife & Tool specifications. Timberline is a tradename owned by the Great American Tool Company (GATCO-USA) founded in 1989.

Click for a closer look AKC Mailorder price:  $89.00 + $14.00 postage. Specifications: Designer:   Greg Lightfoot  Handle Length:   5.5” (140 mm) Blade Material:  420 stainless steel  Handle Material:  Zytel® with Kraton® inserts Blade Finish:  Satin  Overall Length:  15.375” (391 mm) Blade Length:  9.50” (241 mm)  Weight:  5.5 ounces (.15 kgs.)

For GATCO Sharpening products and systems, click here

      Handcrafted Custom-Made Australian Knife

FRC:  The Centralian Skinner: A genuine working knife. About as good as it gets. Hand-crafted by long-term custom knifemaker Lionel Frampton, in the famous pearling town of Broome in Westralia. An AKC initiative. Modified V-ground D2 carbon bladesteel 130mm x 4mm thick, overall length 250mm. A full-tang blade clad with Western Australian hardwood Native Cypress handle scales. Includes a sensibly located thong-hole for when working over water or rocky crags, up cliffs or in trees. Includes a Frampton hand-crafted (rivetted and stitched) stiff and strong leather belt sheath. Palm-filling heavy-duty skinner with a semi-elliptical slicing edge and piercing point - just begging to be worked.

click here for a closer look AKC Mailorder price:  $189.00 + $8.50 postage.

SICUT of AUSTRALIA        Robust  -  reliable  -  functional  - Australian designed

Basic bladeware at affordable prices – 100% emphasis on function.

While other Australian knife distributors began importing bladeware in earnest from Central Asia during the 1980s & 90s, we turned our attention to manufacturers of affordable cutlery elsewhere. Under our own brand name of SICUT and to our own designs and prototypes, we engaged the services of an excellent factory in Pakistan to produce our specialized bladeware; Mini Survival Knives for pocket-size kits and traditional craftsmen of Indonesia for our Bushcraft and large working-knife range.

• Spencer prototypes extensively field tested before becoming SICUT production models
• Australian-designed for Australian usage

#SIMT: SICUT MINTAN  It's Back! Kit & neck knife with leather pouch. 10-cm o/all. The second in the Sicut mini-survival range, the Mintan continues the tradition of an uncluttered mini survival knife sized for kits.  The Mintan features Double-edged blade - two sharp cutting sections without a 'dagger configuration'. Spear point for piercing  One edge for whittling  One edge for slicing Flat side for sharpening/shaving tasks  Full-tang strength  Secure grip handle shape Stain resistant steel Low Rockwell Hardness for ease of sharpening  Tie holes countersunk  Lanyard hole for neck carrying  Leather scabbard  Cord for neck carry and 'tying' tasks Designed by Australians and manufactured to Australian specifications No attempt has been made to clutter this knife's basic function with any gadgetry.  The lightweight, sturdy and compact construction is designed with the user in mind. AKC Mail-order ~ $A20.00+ $8.50 post International shipping quoted Designed by Keith Spencer (Australia) & manufactured in Pakistan, the Mintan fits into pocket-size survival kits.

SICUT SI2000:  Bushcraft Belt Knife:  A beefy full-tang stainless belt knife.  Designed to be carried on belt-orders. Original K. Spencer Design 1993 for AKC-Survival Australia Beltorders. Knives manufactured in Pakistan by Constant Star International to Australian specifications. Overall length 27-cm.  Blade 15-cm long X 5-mm thick Clipped-point Modified V ground blade.  Weighs 380-gm with leather sheath.	Supplied with new improved Australian hand-crafted  leather sheath.  AKC Mailorder price:  $50.00 + $8.50 postage. International post quoted.
SICUT SIPA   Parang of Borneo: Primary function as villager’s slashing knife.  Traditional Kayu Besi hardwood handle & scabbard, secured by a nylon frog belt attachment. Original K.Spencer Design 2001 – hybrid of Javanese sepa and Malaysian parang. Hand-forged & crafted by village bladesmiths of Bandung in Java.  The 45-cm long blade is hand-forged & ground from 8-mm thick spring steel and tapers to 3-mm at the tip. The knife weighs 640-gm.	click here for a closer look AKC Mailorder price: $100.00 + $14.00 postage International post quoted.
SICUT SIGO  Golok of Java: Primary function as a villager’s chopping knife.  Traditional Kayu Besi hardwood handle & scabbard, secured by a nylon frog belt attachment. Original K. Spencer Design 2002 – after the style of Javanese golok. Hand-forged & crafted by village bladesmiths of Bandung in Java.  The 35-cm long blade with a cutting edge of 32cm, is hand-forged & ground from 6-mm thick spring steel and tapers to 2-mm at the tip. Overall length is 50cm, and 55cm when sheathed.  The knife weighs 510-gm.	click here for a closer look AKC Mailorder price: $100.00 + $14.00 postage International post quoted.
SICUT SIKL Klewang of Lombok: Primary function as a villager’s heavy duty jungle knife.  Traditional Kayu Besi hardwood handle and scabbard, secured by a nylon frog belt attachment.. Ideal for backpack and vehicle carriage. Original K. Spencer Design 2008 – after the style of Indonesian klewang. Hand-forged & crafted by village bladesmiths of Bandung in Java.  The 30-cm long blade is hand-forged & ground from 8-mm thick spring steel and tapers to 3-mm at the tip. Overall length of klewang is 45cm and when sheathed, 46.5cm. The knife weighs 650-gm.	click here for a closer look AKC Mailorder price: $100.00 + $14.00 postage International post quoted.

    Special big knife design features:

• The slightly oversize handles can (if required) be quickly & easily customized using a file & sandpaper to suit the user’s hand. Contour for comfort. 
• Angled-down grips ensure the knife is always ‘live’; that is, the working part of the blade is ‘pitched’ forward ready to be activated. Blades with angled-down grips have more ‘follow-through’.

The Cutting Technique
The following technique will maximize cutting efficiency & minimize fatigue. 

1.  Firmly grip angled-down handle with forefinger & thumb and loosely grip with three remaining fingers.

2. Cock hand back at the wrist for forward, backward, upward & downward slashes.

3. And finally;  In a relaxed fashion, sweep & direct the working part of the blade (about 12 to 14-cm back from the tip) to the point of focus. At the moment of impact un-cock the wrist & ‘snap’ the three fingers firmly around the handle.  This almost effortless procedure ‘draws’ the blade & provides much impetus to the cutting impact – sometimes referred to as the ‘bite’ of the blade.

A word of warning.
Make sure that you (and others) are safe from the glancing blow of a mis-timed cut. For example, if slashing downwards on your right hand side into hard deadwood, make sure that your right leg is well forward out of the way of a glancing blade. Before doing any cutting job ask yourself, “Is it safe?” 

Practice makes perfect. 
With practice this simple technique can be perfected and a blade swinging rhythm can be achieved - a kind of effortless cutting efficiency that can be sustained for long periods - just like the villagers and field workers of the Indonesian Archipelago.

Blade maintenance. Keep blades sharp and lightly oiled when not in use. Remember, the best way to sharpen a knife is never to allow it to get dull – keep it touched up by stone or steel.

 

Grohmann Knives Ltd of Pictou, Nova Scotia - Canada was founded in 1957 and the following year won the design award for the 'Canadian Outdoor Knife', better known as the D.H.Russell Belt Knife.  Deane H Russell, a hunter from Ottawa, created the original award winning design concept upon which most of the range is patterned.

2007: The Original Design's 50th Year ! Limited Edition Anniversary Collector's Knife  Back in 1957 the first D.H. Russell Original Design belt knife was finally elevated from being made on a custom basis into the production stage.  As many collectors know and possess in their collection, the design became a registered trademark in 1958. Each blade of the Original Design was stamped with RD 1958 for the next 20 years.  Now 50 years later they are still being manufactured by the same family in the same town in the same traditional way.  As busy as things are, due to the great amount of loyal customers asking for an anniversary knife, the family is proud to finally introduce this beautiful variation of the original. This anniversary version will be available for a limited time only. Even though Grohmann Knives are classified as production knives, there can be as few as two craftsmen creating your knife from start to finish in as many as 53 steps.  Beautifully figured exhibition grade Arizona Ironwood scales have been chosen for their rich colours and diversity. Handmade mosaic designer pins with various designs and styles take the place of the middle brass rivet.  The 50th Anniversary logo is electro-etched onto the blade and gold foiled on the high grade hand stitched leather sheath. Each anniversary knife is different and unique for you and comes in the classic black and gold foil gift box with the Grohmann Limited Lifetime Warranty. Your own piece of history. I1S - Deanne H Russell 50th Anniversary Knife-sheath combination Stainless, Arizona Ironwood Handle,  $229.00 plus $8.50 post (or $12.00 registered)

R1 - Skinning knife  1958 design award winner  carbon or stainless steel features anti-drag elliptical blade-edge, off-set handle for & comfort, excellent reverse-grip facility for skinning. Blade - 11cm; 0/all 22cm R1C - Carbon, Rosewood handle $85.00 R1S - Stainless, Rosewood handle $84.00 R1SF - Stainless Flatground $84.00 R1SA - Stainless w/overlap sheath  $88.00  R1SS - stainless & steel in sheath $103.00 *H1S - Stainless w/ stag handle $149.00 + $8.50 post or $12.75 registered & insured anywhere in Australia *Optional handle materials: stag & buffalo sometimes in short supply.	R2 - Bird 'n' Trout knife carbon or stainless steel. Scaled down version of RBK1. Light duties Blade 10.5cm; O/all length 21cm R2C - Carbon, Rosewood handle $81.00 R2S - Stainless, Rosewood handle $79.00 R2SF - Stainless Flatground $79.00 R2SS - Stainless & steel in sheath  $99.00 *W2S - Stainless w/buffalo horn handle $119.00 *H2S - Stainless w/ stag handle $150.00 + $8.50 post or $12.75 registered & insured anywhere in Australia *Optional handle materials: stag & buffalo sometimes in short supply.
R3 - Boat & Rope knife carbon or stainless steel   Straighter version of the original with a wedge-shaped grip for boat-work.  Blade - 10.5cm; o/all length 21cm R3C - Carbon, Rosewood handle $86.00 R3S - Stainless, Rosewood handle $85.00 R3SF - Stainless Flatground  $84.00 R3SA - Stainless w/overlap sheath $89.00 R3SS - stainless & steel in sheath $104.00 *W3S - Stainless w/buffalo horn handle $128.00 *H3S - Stainless, stag handle $149.00  + $8.50 post or $12.75 registered & insured anywhere in Australia *Optional handle materials: stag & buffalo sometimes in short supply.	R4 - Bush knife carbon or stainless steel. Scaled up version of RBK1 skinner.  Beefed up to accommodate more demanding outdoor tasks.  Blade - 14.5cm; o/all length 26cm R4C - Carbon, Rosewood handle $108.00 R4S - Stainless, Rosewood Handle $107.00 R4SF - Stainless Flatground  $107.00 R4SS - stainless & steel in sheath $125.00 *W4S - Stainless w/buffalo horn handle $161.00 *H4S - Stainless, stag handle $175.00  + $8.50 post or $12.75 registered & insured anywhere in Australia *Optional handle materials: stag & buffalo sometimes in short supply.
R300  D.H.Russell Lock Knife Stainless folding lock knife patterned in the style of the famous R1 model. 13cm closed. Complete with quality leather pouch. R300S  Rosewood handle $149.00 ++ $8.50 post  or $12.75 registered & insured anywhere in Australia *W4SG - stainless, buffalo horn handle  $223.00 + $8.50 post Please note: stag and buffalo are sometimes in short supply.	R4 - Bush knife with guthook Stainless steel only. Scaled up version of RBK1 skinner,  beefed up to with  a guthook to complete outdoor tasks.  Blade - 14.5cm; o/all length 26cm R4SG - stainless, rosewood handle  $119.00 + $12.00 post *W4SG - stainless, buffalo horn handle  $188.00  + $12.00 post *H4SG - stainless,stag handle $237.00  + $12.00 post *Optional handle materials: stag & buffalo sometimes in short supply.

  Grohmann Knives - manufactured in Canada click here to see our extended range on their own page

A complete range of top-quality skinning, pelting and hunting knife-sheath combinations still made in Canada

G100	G101	G103	G104	G108
Folding Knvives	Replacement or Extra Leather sheaths	Safety Tips	Care Of Your DHRussell & Grohmann Knives	The Grohmann Story

We are proud to be the appointed sole Australian Distributor for Zlatoust A & R Co Russian-made bladeware. First entry into the Australian marketplace! Zlatoust A & R Co maintains the Russian tradition by providing highly practical and very collectable knives for campers, hunters and fishers.

Zlatoust A & R Ko.  of Russia Click here for our full range of Zlatoust A& R Knives, specifications and prices. Each one supplied with a quality fully stitched leather sheath

This fabulous range of top quality hunting and fishing knives is manufactured by Zlatoust A & R of Russia, which is situated on the Ay River in the Chelyabinsk Region of Russia.  Zlatoust was founded in 1754 with the construction of a large ironworks and shortly thereafter became a major arms manufacturing centre producing sabres and swords. From the early 1800s Zlatoust developed into an industrial city specializing in metallurgy, mechanical engineering and tool-making, as well as being recognized to this day as a world leader in artistic engraving on knives and swords.

Zlatoust A & R Kompany  maintains the Russian tradition by providing highly practical and very collectable knives for campers, hunters and fishers. Functionally contoured and attractively figured hardwood handles are fashioned from Karelian Birchwood that is indigenous to Russia. The immaculately finished leather sheaths are crafted from top grain cowhide by Stich-Profi Company of Ekaterinburg. 
 

SK-DTK SKINNER

Click here for prcies and information on  A& R Knives of Zlatoust

BA-DTK BARIBAL (BEAR)

F-DTK  FILLETER

Each A & R Zlatoust knife is supplied with a top-quality fully stitched leather sheath

     Quality Cutthroat Razors at Affordable 2011 Prices

back to basics:  All you need to get started shaving safely with a cutthroat  razor.

Quality German-made carbon  cut-throat Razors: #150 -  black 5/8" #306-5 - gold  5/8" #306-6 - gold  6/8" # 370 - Olive 6/8" #500 - tortoise  5/8" #502 - mother-of-pearl #570 - real horn - 6/8" # 373 -  stainless 6/8" # 372 - titanium 6/8" Ebony (genuine black wood) now in stock too!

traditional strops from Solingen

Manufactured exclusively by Samuel Staniforth Ltd - Sheffield under contract to Jordania

JORDANIAN ARAB ARMY KNIFE: 
  for professional users and discriminating collectors

Whilst the Jordanian Arab Army Knife is produced at the Smithfield Works of Samuel Staniforth Ltd at Sheffield in England, the unique knife concept clearly originates in the Middle East. Patterned after the style of a traditional Arabic Jambiya, its initial production was close-monitored by a Jordanian Sheikh to ensure that the knife’s specifications would fulfill its intended purpose. 

Samuel Staniforth Ltd at Smithfield Works of Sheffield in England was selected by the Jordanian's to manufacture this official jambaya.
Samuel originated the cutlery manufacturing firm in 1864 in the city of Sheffield, which at that time was the world’s foremost steel and cutlery producing centre, backed up by a knife making history that stretched back to 1604. Staniforth’s current owner, Chris Hopkinson, knew exactly what was required and precisely how to do it. The product is perfectly practical and superbly presented. A faithful new generation production of the original ‘Arab Knife’ adapted for modern-day military usage.

The Arab writing on the blade means nothing more sinister than  "ARAB ARMY".  This text goes back to the days of Lawrence of Arabia and his Arab army, of which the Jordanians or the Hashemite kingdom as it was, made up the bulk of the troops along with the Saudis"

Of much more significance is the inclusion on the handle of the Jordanian Royal Crest, which ordinarily only appears on those knives issued to soldiers of the Jordanian defence force. At the request of the AKC via Staniforths, the Jordanian Government, after a lot of consideration, eventually granted permission for the AKC to distribute a limited number of Arab Army Knives bearing the Royal Crests, mainly for the purpose of selling them to discerning knife collectors in this country.

The crest represents King Abdullah II, the Head of State, who with the assistance of a Prime Minister rules and governs Jordan. "Mosheer" - Filed Marshall - is the highest military rank and the commander-in-chief of the military. This rank is reserved for the King, or in very rare cases, some of the heads of joint chiefs of staff that had remarkable achievements. The crest is portrayed by two Arabic swords crossing with a crown above them, with  two wheat plants around them along with other decorative signs.

It is worth reiterating the King’s own words to the world after Jordan’s Hyatt Days Inn and Radisson hotels in the capital Amman were shattered by three al-Qaeda suicide bombers in November 2005. 
“Heretics of Islam... terrorism is a sick and cross-border phenomenon. 
  Therefore, eradicating it is the whole world’s responsibility.”
 
 

	click here for a closer look	Specifications: O'all length 33cms blade length 17 cms Cutting edge  18 cms (it curves) Thickness at back of blade 5mm black parkerised for protection
AAKT - with tan military canvas sheath	.	Manufactured in Sheffield by Samuel Staniforth Ltd RRP: $196.00 AKC Mailorder:  $149.00 +  $14.00 post  across Australia (international postage quoted)

All knives priced in Australian dollars .... 

TAYLORS EYE WITNESS - Made In Sheffield 

Original & Traditional English Spring-back Folders
(Pocketknives and Penknives).

Traditionally constructed and manufactured with carbon steel blades, Eye Witness blades are renowned for ease of honing.  Being carbon, the blade willl discolour if left damp. Over time, they will also develop the grey patina of well-loved and respected old carbon bladed knives. Wipe blades after use, lightly oil and store knives in a dry place. Eye Witness pocketknives have Black Delrin (poly) scales unless otherwise stated, with steel spring-back, linings, and pins.

Yes, we combine postage!  Purchase upto 3 pocket knives for $8.50 (3-day express) postage....

Click here for a closer look	T1376 - Australian Stockman 3-blade Complete with shield (suitable for engraving initials) and beautifully presented in black board box with Eye Witness logo and Made in Sheffield imprint.    Clip, sheepfoot & castrator satin-finished carbon blades; slick-black delrin scales; polished steel shield & pins; brass liners; 10-cm closed. AKC Mailorder: $89.00 + $8.50 post
	T260 - Bunny Clip point, satin-finished carbon blade; slick-black delrin scales; steel bolster, liners & pins; 9-cm closed. AKC Mailorder: $33.00 + $8.50 post
	T421D - Barlow 2 blades Clip and pen satin-finished carbon blades; flat-black delrin scales; steel bolster, liners &  pins; 9-cm closed. AKC Mailorder: $49.00 + $8.50 post
	T421 - Barlow 2 blades Clip and pen satin-finished carbon blades; wooden scales; steel bolster, liners &  pins; 9-cm closed. AKC Mailorder: $49.00 + $8.50 post
	T422 - Barlow 2 blades Clip and castrator satin-finished carbon blades; wooden scales; steel bolster, liners &  pins; 9-cm closed. AKC Mailorder: $49.00 + $8.50 post
	T4413 Castrator satin-finished carbon castrator blade;  flat-black delrin scales; steel bolster, liners and pins;  9-cm closed  AKC Mailorder: $30.00 + $8.50 post
	T313 - Pruner Pruner satin-finished carbon blade;  shaped wooden scales; steel bolster, liners &  pins; 9-cm  closed. AKC Mailorder: $34.00 + $8.50 post
	T311 - Pruner Pruner satin-finished carbon blade;  grippy worm-pattern delrin scales; steel bolster, liners &  pins; 9-cm  closed. AKC Mailorder: $34.00 + $8.50 post
	T34 - Ettrick Wharncliffe/ Ettrick satin-finished carbon blade;  grippy worm-pattern delrin scales; steel bolster, liners &  pins; 9-cm  closed. AKC Mailorder: $33.00 + $8.50 post
	T308 - Saynor Saynor-style satin-finished carbon blade;  grippy worm-pattern delrin scales; steel bolster, liners &  pins; 9-cm  closed. AKC Mailorder: $35.00 + $8.50 post
	T985 - 2-blade penknife Spear and pen satin-finished carbon blades; grippy worm-pattern delrin scales; brass liners &  pins; 8.5-cm closed. AKC Mailorder: $52.00 + $8.50 post

Clearance: Special  prices on TEW Professional Quality Commercial-style Kitchen Bladeware

Deluxe set-of-3 Basic Kitchen Blades High carbon Molybdenium stainless steel blades for superior edge retention and directly moulded-on polypropylene safe-grip handles. Also excellent as campsite companions for processing fish, game and vegetation. T2006: Chefs     20-cm blade   $49.00   $36.75 +  $12.00 post T2008: Carver   22.5-cm blade $49.00   $36.75 +  $12.00 post (Purchase both  items for $12.00 combined postage).

PIG HUNTER’S KNIFE
PROFESSIONAL F.DICK STICKER

Manufactured by Friedr. Dick GmbH & Co of Deizisau in Germany. 
Friedr Dick Company was founded at Esslington in Germany in 1778 and is still family owned after 230 years. This highly respected producer of professional quality trade blades and sharpening steels supplies its products to discerning users all over the world. During production all F.Dick knives are checked in a laser angle control unit to measure proper grinding & honing angles. Quality control is carried out during the different phases of manufacture and are subject to a rigid final inspection.

Quality custom-made leather sheath, hand-crafted  in Australia.

Specifications : Model 2357 Polished high-carbon stainfree double-edged blade with laser-tested cutting edge. Blade length 21.5-cm (8-inches). Overall length 34-cm (13 3/8-inches). Extra-long Ergogrip non-slip & non-abrasive blue nylon handle with hygienic seamless blade-handle connection. Substantial thumb & forefinger rest on cross-guard for safe thrusting. Wedge-shaped stippled & rippled handle to enhance blade withdrawal. Top quality polished black leather belt sheath (like the knife) is symmetrical and can be carried on either the right or left side (ambidextrous).  Weight of knife-sheath combination a mere 290-gm. [Note: In some states/territories an exemption to own and/or use double edged knives is required. The AKC can advise buyers in this regard – simply ask us about it.]  AKC Mailorder price: $129.00 plus $12.00 post across Australia (international postage quoted) The F.Dick Sticker is the ideal lightweight, yet super-strong pig hunter’s edged tool that’s specifically conceived to ‘do the business’.

Pictured:  an F.Dick knife in its sheath,  and one unsheathed.

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MAGNUM SHARPENING STEEL
F.DICK MULTICUT STEEL

Manufactured by Friedr Dick GmbH & Co of Deizisau in Germany. 
Promoted as being several steels in one, the Multicut Model 6504 is a heck of a hunk of sharpening equipment to have around the house or camp site. It not only restores the cutting edge (apply light pressure), but also extends the re-grinding intervals (apply heavy pressure).

The 28-cm (11-inches) long fistful of steel has longitudinal grooves that divide the steel into several sections, providing a fine surface on which the knife edge can be restored and smoothed by steeling lightly. The edges of the grooves are so designed that they have a grinding effect and take the shoulder of the edge back when steeling a blunt knife using extra pressure.  This flat (slightly elliptical) steel has an advantage over round steels in that it straightens and smooths the cutting edge of a knife faster and more gently by providing a ‘line of contact’ rather than a ‘point of contact’ to the edge. Also, the alternating steeling strokes bend the cutting edge less back and forth on the flat Multicut surface than on a regular round steel. The Multicut has an advantage over oilstones, inasmuch as it saves time maintaining a sharp cutting edge and edge shoulder and is readily on hand (can be carried on the belt), whereas carrying an oilstone and honing oil is more cumbersome.  They say the best way to keep a knife sharp is never to allow it to get blunt - the F. Dick Multicut sharpening steel provides a quick and efficient way of keeping your working knife in shaving-sharp order.  A very portable, superbly engineered sharpening tool.

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 And F. Dick folding knives - see clearance/superseded knife page
 

 Camillus-USA

AKC CLUB KNIFE: SYMBOL OF THE A.K.C. The first Club knife, released in 1992.  Lockback folder by Camillus-USA; customized to AKC requirements by Sante Fe Stoneworks; 9 cms closed $89.00 + $8.50 post

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