Grand Torino

[BJB]

Guys. I know I don’t post much. Mainly just a lot of reading to learn. Well it’s time for me to do a little teaching 

If you do not have one of GT’s knives get one or two 

I have several custom made knives and have wanted to get one of Grand Torino’s because they look good. In the past I have always been a day late and yeah sometimes a dollar short. But NOT THIS TIME. 

His craftsmanship is top shelf. The fit and finish on this knife is probably the best these hands have held. And the edge( while not yet proven) is super sharp   I am rough on a knife and I’m sure to do a follow up on how well it preforms 

GT. Thank You Sir 

[peejman]

Yep, he does good work. 

 

[A.J. Holst]

Not sure where the pics are, but gifted a Feather blade and Nessmuk to my best friend.

Heirloom quality and work

[gregintenn]

If there's no other reason to join TGO, and there are many, the craftsmen who offer their wares for sale here are more than reason enough to join.

I have several of his knives and hope to have more in the future. No idea how he sells them so cheap, but I'm sure glad he does.

[dralarms]

I need to get mine out and take a “family” photo. Don sure makes some beautiful knives. 

[mikegideon]

I have a couple of great ones too. I was going to get him to make me a big one before he got famous. Next thing I knew, he was Mr. Knife.   One of these days.

[jpx2rk]

I have 2 for myself, and got one as a gift for a deer hunter I know.  He won't use it for skinning, etc., says it too "pretty" to use.  LOL.  I'm not a knowledgeable person on knifes, but they are super nice to look at, and Don is a super nice guy on top of that.  

[hipower]

Not really being a real knowledgeable person on knives, I just have to say I like the looks of GT's knives. I think I have bought 10 since i first saw his postings.  No real use for them. I don't carry a fixed blade. Why??? Just like them. lol That, and a fondness for Damascus gets me into trouble with GT products. 

I also have been mumbling about asking for a custom Bowie. Just haven't really do it yet.

And for your liking peejman...the upper one in the pic is absolutely gorgeous! Wish I'd gotten to it before you.  

 

[E4 No More]

On 6/11/2021 at 1:50 PM, peejman said:

Yep, he does good work. 

 

Those are pretty cool.

[E4 No More]

I've bought a couple of GT's knives. I gifted one to my son and the other to my sister who is an avid hunter. Great work on both.

[peejman]

16 hours ago, hipower said:

Not really being a real knowledgeable person on knives, I just have to say I like the looks of GT's knives. I think I have bought 10 since i first saw his postings.  No real use for them. I don't carry a fixed blade. Why??? Just like them. lol That, and a fondness for Damascus gets me into trouble with GT products. 

I also have been mumbling about asking for a custom Bowie. Just haven't really do it yet.

And for your liking peejman...the upper one in the pic is absolutely gorgeous! Wish I'd gotten to it before you.  

 

I'm glad you didn't.    Though there's been several over the years that I've been glad someone else got before my resolve wore down. 

I carry mine when camping, hiking, doing scout activities, that sort of thing. I don't wear it at work. 

[dralarms]

Figured it was time for a family portrait.  

[hipower]

15 minutes ago, dralarms said:

Figured it was time for a family portrait.  

You got some very nice ones! Someday maybe I'll post mine.

[dralarms]

3 hours ago, hipower said:

You got some very nice ones! Someday maybe I'll post mine.

Go for it,  I’d like to see some I failed to snatch.  

[Snaveba]

My two from GT.  

Waiting to beat all of you guys to the next sweet Bowie. 
 

[dralarms]

2 minutes ago, Snaveba said:

My two from GT.  

Waiting to beat all of you guys to the next sweet Bowie. 
 

Well that explains where that bottom one went to. Love that handle

[Snaveba]

The bottom one was my first, picked up in March last year. The second was in February this year. 

[Trekbike]

On 7/2/2021 at 3:36 PM, dralarms said:

Figured it was time for a family portrait.  

 

To bad GT never offered a frequent buyer punch card, because you'd surely qualify for a free knife.   

[Grand Torino]

To those waiting for a Bowie I have two at the sheath maker (1911alltheway) now working his magic. These are probably the two nicest Bowies I've made to date. One is a first for me....completely stainless.  As to when the a ready it's up to him as he is awaiting parts. Not only is there a shortage of paper products, meat and poultry but leather goods as well. Who knew?

[aknifemaker]

And just like other things the price of leather has gone up a lot. What next?

Very nice bowie by the way. 

[hipower]

20 hours ago, Grand Torino said:

To those waiting for a Bowie I have two at the sheath maker (1911alltheway) now working his magic. These are probably the two nicest Bowies I've made to date. One is a first for me....completely stainless.  As to when the a ready it's up to him as he is awaiting parts. Not only is there a shortage of paper products, meat and poultry but leather goods as well. Who knew?

I'll certainly keep an eye open! Been absent recently, but watching for a GT Bowie could get me back more often!