Introducing the new Swafford Knives "Companion" neck knife. It has a 2" cutting edge and the blade is 1/8" D-2 cryo treated and triple tempered to 61.5 rockwell. The same care that goes into crafting my larger knives is put into these handy knives. The knives are available with black, brown, and butterscotch micarta. The neck lanyard has a break away connector at the top for safety. The cost on these is $125 plus $10 shipping! *** The one pictured is listed for sale in the sponsors classifieds***. This one has a red liner but the base model doesn't come with it unless requested as an option. Thanks for looking!! ACE 160 Standard broadhead pictured for size reference.
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If you prefer leather, here is a belt sheath I made for a customer. This Companion is crafted out of x-fancy honduran rosewood with mosaic pins. 8-9 oz. Hermann Oak leather sheath with basketweave stamping. Cost on these upgrades is listed on my website under pricing.
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Wow!!very sexy thats the kind of companion I want.Awesome work
Nice looking knife!
Great work,I like it!
Nice! Maybe down the road for me.
Great looking knife!
I like it!!! Nice!
THAT is a MIGHTY PURTY Knife there Sir!! Everyone needs a Companion like That Bad Boy!!
Thanks for the comments guys!
Shawn,
That is a beautiful and functional little knife. Great idea, and great execution!
Allan
Great piece for the $$$$$$
It appears that the sheath has enough retention to hold the knife handle down when strung around your neck???
NICE!
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Here is a pic of it being worn. Very secure and the kydex is hand molded to each individual knife for excellent retention. It has a "snap fit".
Way nice. Great work!
Buddy, now that is that I'm talking about, great- especially for the money. Looks like it will handle field dressing handily.
Very Nice!
Thanks for all the comments and taking a look! I have sold the one that was in stock but have several in progress now. If you place an order delivery time will be short.
This is a very nice looking knife! I went to the web site and liked several there as well. I might buy one but I can't imagine wearing a knife around my neck.
It seems so odd to me that one would handle a knife so near the neck?
I know, I've never tried and I've never even seen one. I do like small, handy knives for squirrel skinning and even field-dressing deer (I don't cut bones to field dress).
Would anyone be willing to share with me why this does make sense? I don't mean to be critical at all, I'm merely ignorant.
I should add that I love a Kydex sheath for pure functionality. Nothing surpasses Kydex for use in rough, wet, dirty and abusive environments. They may not look "trad", but to me a solid grippy synthetic handled knife combined with a Kydex sheath is the epitome of git-'er-done!
I agree with you Kevin. They are bullet proof. I made this Autumn Hunter for a South African professional hunter.
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What colors do you offer in the micarta?
I can get any of them if I don't have them in stock.
Black,brown,olive,butterscotch,maroon,red, ivory. And there's black/green and black/red combos.
Is there a place where the accurate colors can be viewed?
PM headed your way, Kevin.
Nicely done. Thanks for sharing!
Shawn,
Wow, Beautiful execution, as usual...Beautiful little knife!
Thanks, Frank and Dan :)
Very nice!
Just finished this Companion up for a customer and etched his name in the blade. Scales are stabilized big leaf maple. Thanks again for looking and to those who have placed an order!
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Stunning!! :thumbsup:
I generally always keep a neck knife around my neck whenever I'm hunting or fishing. I use it a lot when fishing to trim line when tying on lures, cleaning fish, etc., and at least a few times a day for odds and ends when I'm hunting, whether I bag anything or not.
I bought the one shown in the top picture above, and plan to use it this summer, as I like it better than the one I've been using. I also was a little put off at first by the fact that it hangs down, but the fit is secure and I don't think it's going to be falling out of there. OTOH, it's easy enough to draw out of the scabbard when you need it.
I have plenty of beautiful knives that I will probably never use, but this is a practical knife that I plan to use every day when backpacking, fishing, or hunting.
Thanks for your input,Dave! My reasoning for the upside down carry is to allow the user to draw the knife one handed if needed. If it was the other way it would require both hands to remove the knife from the sheath. It also allows the knife to be drawn away from your neck. Enjoy the knife and thanks again!
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Ivory Micarta
Wow Shawn! THose are simply stunning. I can't WAIT to get my hands on mine! :thumbsup:
Won't be long, Steve! First coat of finish is on :) .
Shawn you are evvvvvvil, why do you do this to me!!! You have a PM.
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I love small knives and you sir make the finest in my eyes. I will get my hands on one sometime in the future I'm sure :thumbsup:
Awesome knives! I am thinking about doing something like this for my wife for her birthday, still working on getting her her first deer and I think age would love something like this! Beautiful work sir
Awesome knives! I am thinking about doing something like this for my wife for her birthday, still working on getting her her first deer and I think she would love something like this! Beautiful work sir
Awesome knives! I am thinking about doing something like this for my wife for her birthday, still working on getting her her first deer and I think she would love something like this! Beautiful work sir
Thank you so much for all the nice compliments :) .
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Burgundy Micarta
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Burgundy Micarta with a Burgundy sheath. Sheath has belt loop and eyelets for neck carry. This one is headed to Colorado.
Do I need companion? I do now :bigsmyl:
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Do I need companion? I do now :bigsmyl:
Same here! I just paid for myy Autumn Hunter last night and I already see a Companion in my VERY near future!
I like it and it looks to be very handy :thumbsup:
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Awesome stuff Shawn!
Sweet!
Thanks, guys!