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    Default 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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    Default Re: First custom/handmade: Gecko Knives

    Nice
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    Default Re: First custom/handmade: Gecko Knives

    Looks good man

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    Default Re: First custom/handmade: Gecko Knives

    Well done!

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    Default Re: First custom/handmade: Gecko Knives

    Very nice
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    Default 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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    Default Re: First custom/handmade: Gecko Knives

    Very nice!

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