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!
I love mine, Keep up the good work.
Everything is crystal clear...Very high quality and craftsman.
Appreciate both of the ones I own. :thumbsup:
God Bless, Pierre
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
I got 4 of them. 1 for myself and the rest for gifts. Great knives all the way around.
doug77
I absolutely love mine! Clarence makes some great knives.
Ain't no way I could be unsatisfied with mine! Great custom knife, quality and service. Many thanks my friend. :thumbsup:
My go to knife Clarence. Thanks!
George
I love mine! No complaints here!!!!
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".
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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I've got 2 of Clarences knives too and love them.
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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Danny
Clarence,you are #1 to me!
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
I love mine and it is a great value as well.
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
Does he fix them also ?
Sorry I have a case 2 blade the need some work ?
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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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I cant pull mine out of the sheath without people oogling it. Beautiful functional tool art.
Clarence is a great guy who is very accommodating and builds superb knives!
Allan
I can't imagine what would have brought this topic up, :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Clarence makes a great product at an affordable price in a timely manner. I bought a Damascus blade with a buffalo horn handle that sits in my hand perfectly. I couldn't be happier.
If you're looking for a knife that has a custom look and feel at a price that won't empty your bank account, Clarence is the man to see. Great price, beautiful work, fast turnaround time, quality product and excellent customer service. This is what America has been built on. Keep up the GREAT work, Clarence! :notworthy: I'm in your corner. Your work has always been functional eye candy for me. :goldtooth:
Tom
I do have an issue of what material and design to request next. Love my knife Clarence.
I have a neck knife made by Clarence and I couldn't be happier. His craftsmanship is second to none with customer service to match. Anyone looking for a custom knife look no further. TRW
I've got two of Clarence's knives and enjoy them both. One is a bone and iron wood that gets talked about a lot during hunting season.
I have had several, all top notch!
Love mine, No complaints here.
I appreciate your talent, as does the close friends I have that I ordered knives for to gift to them.
In fact, a young man that I re-introduced to hunting a few seasons back was able to use one of your knives on his first ever deer harvest.
He told me that using your knife that I gave to him on that deer meant more than the harvest itself!
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I have never bought one of your knives and all you said was crystal clear to me. I love your work! Always look for it here. Thanks, Jim
I bought a Canadian skinner from Clarence, and am very happy with it. The knife and sheath are very well made, feels and keeps it's edge great, and Clarence was a pleasure to deal with :thumbsup:
Where does one go to view your bladesmanship?
Roadkill, go to the TG hunting knives and crafters forum and scroll through. He has a fair few that he has posted over there and all are top notch. Not sure if he has a website but it may be on his sponsor profile.
Matt
Thx, Tom
I don't own one of his knives, but every time I see one posted I oogle it. Skullworks makes some beautiful knives for sure. I don't think he has a webpage, but he does have a picture album that I have looked at a few times. I don't have the address to it though.
Great stuff.
Nalajr