Hi all!
for those that dont know me, my name is Shane Stainton and Im a blacksmith that specializes in knives.
all my work is one of a kind, and everything is handcrafted using traditional techniques in a coal forge.
all the blades are quench hardened in brine or oil depending on the steel and are differentially tempered for maximum performance and edge retention

all my work comes with a lifetime warranty (my lifetime mind you lol)
if your interested just shoot my a PM or a email
ok heres what I have available!


Frontier Mini Bowie


blade is made from 1095 steel, the guard and pommel are from that wrought Iron barstock
handle is burled cherry, naval bronze, and elk.
pinned with brass and a set of lozenge shaped bronze plates


sheath is hand stitched vegtan asking 225 usd





sub-hilted fighter
5160 Steel ~ fittings forged from antique wrought and acid etched to show grain~ thuya burl, purpleheart, and maple~ vegtan sheath with soapstone slider~ ~~385 USD~~








next one

Integral Handled Drop Point~ 1095 steel with brass insets and a labradorite stone~ hand stitched vegtan sheath~385 USD


next one
Sculpted Handle Bird and Fish ~ steel 5160 ~ hammer finished ~ Sculpted burled cherry handle~
~~185 USD~~



next one
drop point camper
5160 steel ~ hammer finished ~ burled cherry handle ~ Drop ring hand stitched wet molded sheath ~~ 165 USD ~~

no takers? not even a nibble or questions?

Very nice work.

Good looking knives, I especially like the Camper. Any more pictures? How well does 5160 hold an edge? How does it sharpen? Any rust problems that would ruin the look (quick rust, not leaving it outside for a month)? I am not familiar with the steel, so anything you could tell me about it would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jason
jadamd73 at netscape.net

5160 is a high carbon spring steel, holds a edge extremely well, as with all high carbon steels it will rust if not cleaned and oiled, I use a hammer finish on most of my knives so any mild rusting shouldnt effect the appearance one whit, just buff with a little 1k grit or fine steel wool and oil.

oops almost forgot, which knives would you like more pictures of? I dont have any already taken but do have a camera and could arrange to go get the pieces from the shop where I have placed them on consignment

all of these are still available