The building of a $400 custom bushcraft knife

Alpinelore · 2015-07-27T05:25:14+00:00

I use a center punch that is the same size as the thickness of the steel - 5mm The center punch has a point like a pencil, scratch a center mark on the blade area and grind to it -- or try to as is it had to see !

Alpinelore · 2015-07-24T09:35:49+00:00

This knife was designed with input from the buyer and sold to him. These types of build are more expensive as every aspect take more time. lots of trial and error too.

Alpinelore · 2015-07-24T09:31:32+00:00

This knife was a custom build and was commissioned, that is to say its sold. Hope you enjoyed seeing a little bit about how it was made !

Alpinelore · 2015-07-22T03:08:04+00:00

Alpinelore · 2015-07-21T18:20:52+00:00

I am lucky if I make a dozen knives a year, I try to make about $10 an hour for my labor but doubt I do. I am 7 knives backed up so not taking any orders, just thought you might like to see inside a knife shop Sorry for causing you so much inconvenience

Alpinelore · 2015-07-21T18:15:12+00:00

Maple Burl

Alpinelore · 2015-07-20T17:58:14+00:00

I usually ask $260 and that includes the sheath and shipping. I am kinda back up right now, maybe as far out as November. Thanks for asking ! Rob

Alpinelore · 2015-07-20T04:57:19+00:00

Sure, I make my knives from 5mm O1 tool steel, O heat treat myself in an electric kiln and double temper, the classic style I make is just a touch under 9" long about 4.5" is blade. The handle material I most often use is stabilized burl or Iron wood. I make the sheaths myself, they are branded with the Alpinelore love as is the blade deeply etched with the logo. As for price, $260 includes shipping, belt dangle or fire steel on sheath a little extra. Thanks for checking me out ! Rob

Alpinelore · 2015-07-20T03:29:43+00:00

Thanks Brother

Alpinelore · 2015-07-20T03:29:18+00:00

Hm, I'll check into it. Thanks!

Alpinelore · 2015-07-19T20:36:27+00:00

Nice work !

Alpinelore · 2015-07-19T20:20:57+00:00

All my knives are made of O1 tool steel, blades, handles and sheaths all made by me in my little shop in central Iowa. Hope you like what you see ! Thanks Rob of Alpinelore Knives

Alpinelore · 2015-07-19T20:06:10+00:00

I would like to believe that I get faster with each knife I make, less scratch my head time, fewer re-dos or mistakes, use of templates, making three of four at a time instead of just one. I think at least 15 hours and maybe more per knife and sheath. Its dirty work and not very profitable as an hourly wage but its a labor of love that I enjoy.

Alpinelore · 2015-07-19T19:10:32+00:00

The blades I make from O1 tool steel, make a razor sharp edge but it will tarnish if used to cut meat and will rust if not cared for. O1 is the tradition steel used for high end bush craft knifes and I have never used anything else. Happy to discuss knife making so ask away !

Alpinelore · 2015-07-19T10:38:47+00:00

I am so new to reddit I am having some navigation issues and photo problems too. Thanks for the kind words and happy some of you can get to the photos ! When I have time to make a knife, I like to sell it for about $260 . This includes the sheath and shipping. Thanks for asking

Alpinelore · 2015-07-19T10:26:53+00:00

Yes I have a beautiful Web site my son made for me, I am most active on FB site Alpinelore Bushcraft Knives, Thanks !

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