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    Steve Vanderkolff ~ Damascus Dagger

    Thanks gentlemen. Sorry for the late reply, I wasn't aware that this was posted here. The groove down the middle was done with a 1/8" ball end mill. Not that hard to do but getting it lined up on both sides identically was a bit of a challenge. Thanks Steve
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    Takefu Dagger

    The Japanese have a cutlery steel they call Takefu Suminagashi which is made up of a core of White Steel, the highest grade of cutlery steel, with 11 layers of low carbon non hardenable steel on either side. The layers are dead flat which makes grinding it a real challenge. Offered here is a...
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    14" double edged sambar fighter

    I have for sale the final knife of 2014. This fighter has a very narrow blade that has been sharpened on both edges. The knife is 14 1/4" long over all with a 440C blade, frame handle construction and some absolutely gorgeous Sambar Stag for the handles. The sheath is all hand made leather. Both...
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    8 1/2" Amber Stag Jigged Bone Dagger

    For your viewing, and hopefully purchasing, pleasure this evening I present to you an 8 1/2" dagger with a 440C blade, full tapered tang and 416 bolsters. The handle material is Amber Stag Jigged Bone. The knife comes in a custom made leather sheath in your choice of brown or black. Priced to...
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    Takefu Suminagashi

    This 9 inch fighter is made of the Japanese steel Takefu Suminagashi. It consists of 11 layers of softer steels surrounding a core of Japanese white paper carbon steel. The white paper carbon steel is the highest grade of Japanese high carbon steel and is used for their very best kitchen...
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    Amber Stag Dagger

    I have another of my Amber Stag Jigged Bone daggers for sale. The knife is 8" overall with a 3 3/4" blade of 440C, the bolsters are 416 and the handle material is Amber Sta Jigged Bone. You have your choice of Black or Brown sheath which I will make once you tell me what you would like. The...
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    The Gaucho Bowie

    Don Hanson made a knife called Sinistre which I simply adored, so naturally I had to attempt to follow his design. This is that knife. Thank you Mr Hanson. The knife is 14" long overall with an 8 1/2" blade. The blade steel is 440C with a full tapered tang, the bolsters are 416 stainless and...
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    Carbon Fiber Dagger

    Just finished this 8 " 440C dagger with tapered tang, 416 bolsters and carbon fiber handle. It comes with a black leather sheath. $150 + shipping Thanks for looking Steve
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    Inlay cutters

    I am in the rpocess of doing an inlay on a folder. I have both the male and female patterns made but am stuck trying to figure out what to use to cut using the male pattern. On page 127 picture 43 of the Lake, Centofante, Clay folder book is a picture of the biyts that I think I need. Does...
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    Caramel Ivory Dagger

    Just finished this one for the Canadian Knifemakers Guild Show in August. The knife is 10" overall with a frame handle and coin edged brass liners. The blade steel is Takefu Suminagashi from Japan. It has a "white steel" core with 5 layers of contrasting softer steel on each side. the guard is...
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    Matt the Mammoth

    The perfect knife for Mothers Day or for the Gentleman's church day carry. It is 5 1/2" overall length with a 2 1/4" blade. The steel is Alabama Damascus, the tang is tapered and the slabs are interior mammoth ivory. The sheath is all handmade leather. $200 USD plus shipping If you need more...
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    Blue Tak Dress Hunter

    This one is sold Thanks Steve
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    Blue Tak Dress Hunter

    This hunter is 7 1/2" long overall made with the Takefu steel from Japan. It has a core of White Paper high carbon steel then 5 layers of softer steel on each side. You can see the layers in the blade close up pictures. The tang is tapered and the bolster is 416 stainless. The handle slabs are...
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    Takefu Suminagashi Fighter

    I was introduced to a new steel called Takefu Suminagashi by some friends on an Italian forum. It is amazing stuff. 5 layers of low carbon steel on each side of a strip of Japanese White high carbon steel. It looks great in person but I had a bugger of a time trying to take a picture that you...
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    I'd rather be blue

    Mr Matt walker supplied the damascus, I just love working with his stuff, for both the blade and the bolsters. The knife is 10" overall with a 5 1/2" blade. The handle slabs are blue/green mammoth ivory, and the tang is fully tapered. Let me know what you think. Thanks Steve
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    2 for your consideration

    First up we have a hideaway special with sculpted ironwood slabs. The blade is 440C , the bolster is 416 and the tang is tapered. This is a single edged knife 9" overall with a 4 1/4" blade. The sheath is hand made all leather by the maker. Next we have an amber stag dagger, overall length is...
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    Spalted Fighter

    A fighter in the style of Mr Loveless Wildness fighter. Or at least that's where I started. Overall this knife is 12 inches long with a 6 1/2" blade. The blade is 440C with a full tapered tang. The obligatory red liners and stabilized spalted maple slabs. The pins and the guard are 416 and the...
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    Ironwood Dagger 22214

    This is the next in the series of Ironwood Daggers that I have for offer. It is eight inches long with a 440C blade, a tapered tang, 416 bolsters and pins. The slabs are Arizona Desert Ironwood and the case is handmade all leather. $150 USD plus shipping. Thanks for looking Steve
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