Grand Torino strikes again

[Luke E.]

A friend of mine had a custom made knife that his father gave to him years ago and this past hunting season I ended up using it a few times and really liked most aspects of it. I am fairly ignorant when it comes to knife making lingo but did my best to convey what I wanted and between that and a sketch he hit the nail on the head. If anyone wants a beautiful handmade knife do not hesitate to contact Grand Torino. here's a few pictures.

[hipower]

WOW. These just keep getting better and better.

[dats82]

Most of the pictures of "custom" knives that get posted on here don't do anything for me, but this one is beautiful.  That looks like it would be a joy to use; especially to dress a fresh deer.  Congrats on your custom knife.

[Luke E.]

Most of the pictures of "custom" knives that get posted on here don't do anything for me, but this one is beautiful.  That looks like it would be a joy to use; especially to dress a fresh deer.  Congrats on your custom knife.

 

 Dressing deer and hogs is the reason the piece of steel became a knife. Like I mentioned in the original post, A friend and TGO member has one with the exact blade design and it was the best skinning knife that i'd ever used and I have no doubt that this one will be no different. I like that it still has a decent point to the tip but is swept up and out of the way so that you have to intend to use it. Grand Torino really does nice work and I hope that this isn't the last one of his knives that I own.

[Luke E.]

WOW. These just keep getting better and better.

 

 Thanks, Hipower! I'm tickled to death with it.

[sybo]

DAMN fine work!!!!!!!!

[JAB]

What always amazes me about Gran Torino's knives is the level of fit and finish.  I mean, he makes knives that look better than knives that come from high-end manufacturers and even a lot of the other custom knife makers that I have seen.  The knife in this post is a great example.

[Chris]

Beauty!

[Grand Torino]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I do the best I can with the tools I have available. Every one I do is a learning experience and helps me to progress a little at a time.

[Chazmr]

That is one beautiful knife.  Now be sure and break it in with a little deer blood and guts next week!

[DWARREN123]

I like it!

[Luke E.]

That is one beautiful knife. Now be sure and break it in with a little deer blood and guts next week!

I don't now hunt so it'll have to wait. I bought the best Hoyt had to offer back 7-8 years ago and enjoyed shooting it but quickly realized that if it was still warm outside I would be busy. The now got stolen along with plenty of other stuff and I never replaced it. I did however trim up a peice of last years back strap with it for dinner last night. Left me wishing that I'd left more fat on it.

[Sidewinder]

That's a great looking knife, Luke. Bet it'll do a good job of skinning and meat cutting for you.

[Motasyco]

Very nice.  Seeing it in the picture makes me want to hold it in my hand. 

[mav]

Very nice indeed.