It has come to my attention that I haven't made this clear to everyone...
C Smitherman Custom Knives was started 2 years ago.
I make custom knives from pre-made blanks in damascus steel, 1095, 5160, 52100 carbon steels. On occasion I will do knives from ATS-34 & 440C stainless steel.
Handle materials I use range from standard woods to exotics like mammoth tooth and mammoth ivory. I prefer to use stabilized woods. Stabilized wood is impregnated with acrylic resin to make it virtually impervious to liquids of any kind.
I assemble my knives using the highest quality materials and workmanship. I use West Systems Marine epoxy for assembly which is completely water proof as well as having a high sheer strength.
The sheath for my knives are also handmade and tooled by myself. They are made of 6-9 oz vegetable tanned leather.
If anyone is unsatisfied with their knives please contact me. Thanks!