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13-04-2015, 21:46 #1
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First custom/handmade: Gecko Knives
Hi
Early in February we took a drive to the Spreetshoogte Pass, and spent the first night at a mountain top camp spot (Eagle camp) at Camp Gecko.
I knew there was a knife maker onsite, but the main reason to stay there was the view and seeing the sunrise reveal the landscape before you.....
I was lucky to get a short tour of Rene's workshop, and right there I saw this rough D2 blade and just fell in love......
I'm a brass junky, and based on his other knives I knew I wanted giraffe bone, and how special to have held even the piece bone the handles came from.
It's beyond belief what he achieves with 2 hours of generator power a day, out in the middle of nowhere.
Close as I have to measurements is it's about as long as Tops Silent Hero, thicker, considerably heavier and just as sharp.
Slightly early 40th gift to myself, and most likely a turning point in my purchasing habits.....
My photos doesn't do it justice, but I hope you enjoy.
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13-04-2015, 21:50 #2
Re: First custom/handmade: Gecko Knives
Nice
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15-04-2015, 15:04 #3
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Re: First custom/handmade: Gecko Knives
Looks good man
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15-04-2015, 17:10 #4
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Re: First custom/handmade: Gecko Knives
Well done!
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15-04-2015, 17:25 #5
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Re: First custom/handmade: Gecko Knives
Very nice
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20-04-2015, 22:50 #6
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Re: First custom/handmade: Gecko Knives
Thanks......one day I might even post a decent photo!
I've spent a lot of time looking at this knife, I can find no fault and my appreciation for the craft just grows.
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21-04-2015, 07:27 #7
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Re: First custom/handmade: Gecko Knives
Very nice!
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