Fox Creek Forge, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

Richard Mize, bladesmith

Hand Forged Carbon Steel Knives; Bowies, Hunters, Rifle Knives, Dirks, Sgian dhubs

Knife Gallery I

Unless marked as SOLD, the specific knives shown are available; at least at the time I posted the photo. I can always make something similar for you if a particular piece has been sold.

All knives are furnished with a one-of- kind heavy leather sheath, individually fitted. These will vary in style, some will have rivets, some stitched, some both. All sewing is double needle saddle stitched with 5-cord waxed linen thread. A couple of examples of sheaths are shown below. Shipping and handling additional.

Proto-Bowie, 8-3/4” Blade, steel fittings, Maple handle. I liked this one so much that I named it, something I rarely do.

I am always amazed at the cutting power of these wide flat ground blades. Dark brown sheath of heavy leather not shown. SOLD

Above, Rifle Knife; 10-3/4” Blade of 1085 Carbon steel; iron ferrule; maple haft, welted sheath. SOLD

(Note the left handed sheath made for a left-anded customer.)

Above, top; Straight back proto-Bowie, 8” 1085 carbon steel, mild steel guard plate and ferrule, Maple handle, single iron pin. SOLD

Above, bottom; Old style belt knife, 7/1/4” blade, 1085 carbon steel, forged mild steel guard, two iron pins, oak handle. SOLD

Above, top; 6-3/4” blade, 1085 carbon steel, mild steel guard, German silver ferrule, single iron pin, ebonized Walnut wood handle. SOLD

Above, bottom; 8” blade 1085 carbon steel with forged mild steel guard, German silver ferrule, single iron pin, cherry wood handle. It doesn’t show in this photo, but this knife has additional patination showing an even texture. SOLD

Old style belt knife with forged iron guard and ferrule. Striped maple handle. 8-3/4 Inch forged 1085 steel blade, a keen slicer. Aged patina. Heavy welted sheath with riveted belt loop on back. SOLD

Rifle knife with antler crown handle, two iron pins, forged iron guard, 9-3/4” blade, iron ferrule, copper riveted heavy sheath. Forged blade has full distal taper. Substantial but light in the hand. SOLD

SALE! REDUCED PRICE French style trade knives, 7” blades, upper knife has a striped maple handle and a stick tang with iron ferrule. Lower knife has a walnut handle and half-full tang. These are often called cartouche knives. Note the graceful swaging of both blades. Despite the slender profile, these are very sturdy blades. Heavy pouch type sheaths, $125.00 ea Plus S & H.

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