Recent content by OldKingJoel

This style is called Zuava. It's the tradidtional slip-joint from a town in Tuscany called Scaperia where knives have been made since the middle ages. This one is African Mahogany. The finish is hand rubbed teak oil and took about a month to do. This handle is very "shimmery" :) and the...

This is my first knife being offered for sale to someone that I don't know personally! I'm new to forums, so please excuse me if I don't use proper ettiquite. The blades and springs are D2. Liners and bolsters are stainless. The pin at the back is brass, the small scale pins are nickel...

Here's some pic of my latest creation for your critique. The style is the traditional style of Scarperia, Italy. This town has been famous for sword and knife makers since the middle ages and would make different styles for the different regions in Italy. This style is called a Zuava. The...

When I first began pursuing my interest in knife making, it was old slip joints that inspired me and so those had been my focus, just like JC said. However as I got more serious about making it was real obvious that the money was in the fixed blades. For the last few months I've moved from...

Los Angeles Actually I just moved fom Venice to Whittier about a year and a half ago! When I saw that you were in S. M. I was really suprised, but now I vaguely remember a shop near Busy Bee hardware or somewhere in that area. Is that you? Hardly ever make it out that way anymore, but...

Here are a few pictures of some Knives I made. They are 100% hand made. I only use 2 power tools, a drill press and a grizzly knife grinder. I cut the blanks, grind the blades and handles, and polish everything with my own 2 hands! I Would love to hear your feedback.

Hi I'm Joel and I make Knives. I learned the basics in Tuscany and have focused on it full time for the last few years. I joined this forum to share my creations with others who appreciate Knives the way I do.