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Author Topic: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!  (Read 467 times)

Offline skullworks

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Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« on: July 04, 2011, 11:51:00 AM »
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!
'cuz deer huntin' ain't catch & release!

Offline LongStick64

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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2011, 12:13:00 PM »
I love mine, Keep up the good work.
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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2011, 12:21:00 PM »
Everything is crystal clear...Very high quality and craftsman.

 Appreciate both of the ones I own.  :thumbsup:  

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Offline Jake Fr

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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2011, 12:32:00 PM »
i just wanna buy a couple just short of funds mybe i should stop buying bows or i should alternate between bows and these awsome knifes yeah thats the tickit a win win

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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2011, 01:01:00 PM »
I got 4 of them. 1 for myself and the rest for gifts. Great knives all the way around.

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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2011, 01:40:00 PM »
I absolutely love mine!  Clarence makes some great knives.
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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2011, 01:44:00 PM »
Ain't no way I could be unsatisfied with mine! Great custom knife, quality and service. Many thanks my friend.  :thumbsup:
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Offline tree dancer

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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2011, 01:56:00 PM »
My go to knife Clarence. Thanks!
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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2011, 02:09:00 PM »
I love mine! No complaints here!!!!
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Offline Bill Turner

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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2011, 02:12:00 PM »
Clarence makes a great knife that is both functional and affordable. His leather work is excellent. Custom knives that sell for $300 and up are nice to look at, and if you buy the right one, at the right price, good investments. As much as I might like to have a knife made by a "guild member" I just can't spend that much money on a knife that I will not use. I'd rather hunt and I can't do both. Lord knows I've tried. God Bless those that can. As for Clarence and others like him "Keep up the good work. Your efforts are appreciated".

Offline HARL

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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2011, 02:49:00 PM »
Your knives are GREAT !!! I love the 2 I have and keep checking the ones you list because sometimes a knife seems to call to me.
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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2011, 03:28:00 PM »
I've got 2 of Clarences knives too and love them.
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Offline Ric O'Shay

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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2011, 03:31:00 PM »
You can't beat Clarence's knives. He's done repair work for me on a Case Bulldog that needed some new scales. Fixed it right up with some stag! It made a nice gift for my hunting partner.
 

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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2011, 04:10:00 PM »
Clarence,you are #1 to me!
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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2011, 05:09:00 PM »
I think I have purchased 4 of your knives as gifts.They are all great quality knives that get used regularly.Keep up the great work.I will not hesitate to buy a fifth knife from you Clarence.
Thanks for your great service!
Bill

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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #15 on: July 04, 2011, 06:18:00 PM »
I love mine and it is a great value as well.

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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #16 on: July 04, 2011, 06:32:00 PM »
I can only repeat what everyone else has already said, great knife at a great price!! Mine fits my hands perfectly and is a great skinner.
John

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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #17 on: July 04, 2011, 07:20:00 PM »
Does he fix them also ?
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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #18 on: July 04, 2011, 07:21:00 PM »
Sorry I have a case 2 blade the need some work ?
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Re: Skullworks Custom Knives INFO!!!!!
« Reply #19 on: July 06, 2011, 05:14:00 PM »
longbowray:
Send Clarence a PM about your Case knife. Maybe he can or maybe he can't. You won't know unless you ask. He'll be honest with you for sure.

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