KnifeMaker

CaptJeff Saylor

Male

Hobart, IN

United States

KnifeMaker

Profile Information:

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
No
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
Yes
How long have you collected knives?
11- 15 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
I have a couple of case knives. and I really like cKc Hicker knives!!! I like any kind of spring assisted knives.
CJS Ironclad
Website
http://www.cjsknives.com/
About Me
I am married to a wonderful women who lets me pursue my passions. I have been collecting knives for years but i just started to make my own knives in 2008 and i have a lot of questions. I joined this site to get some advice and to hone my skills. Right now i make fixed blade knives, and I prefer using stag, and deer bone for the handles. I work in construction doing renovations, decks, and add ons.
Interests
Making and assembling knives, deer hunting both gun and bow, fishing and fly fishing whenever I get a chance.

www.youtube.com/user/captjeff78
Other Hobbies
I work for a small construction company, and they keep me really busy. I enjoy going to church, and I cant stay away from Bass Pro!

Comment Wall:


  • KnifeMaker

    T.A.DAVISON

    Jeff,
    Welcome to the makers group and tt iknifecollector.
    Our makers group is a little slow right now, but I think it will pick up in time.
    Enjoy your stay here - glad to have you with us. Later - Todd

    Aug 17, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    Hey Capt.
    Welcome to town. Good to have you.

    Aug 18, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Glad you found came our way. I see you are a cKc fan. Welcome!

    Aug 18, 2009


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    No, but I spend a LOT of money on them.... :)

    Aug 18, 2009

  • jeff claiborne

    captjeff
    good to see more indiana people here. lots of knifemakers close by. if you have any questions or want to visit my working knife shop just call or e mail. will be glade to show you any thing to help you out. jeff claiborne

    Aug 20, 2009


  • KnifeMaker

    T.A.DAVISON

    LINK

    Aug 21, 2009


  • KnifeMaker

    T.A.DAVISON

    Let me know if that helped you any??? Later - Todd

    Aug 21, 2009

  • jeff claiborne

    jeff,
    i start out grinding blade on 80 grit burr king grinder. then start hand sanding with 120grit from plung line to tip to get out dips bumps, lumps. go to 220, 320, 400,600, 800, 1000. usely stop there. for working knives stop at 400 grit. in first 4 grits i use 2'' shop roll cloth. then 400grit up i use auto body black flint sand paper wet dry. change paper as soon as it loads up and quits cutting . on final grit use a little kerosene to make steel pop. as for wood, i like stabilized wood just sand and buff. as for all others stay on wood not steel and you will not get steel dust in wood pores. as for budget we are all on one. i go and set up at 5 large knife shows a year and always look for handle material. there is always inexpensive bone, stag, horn , wood, macarta there. i have a lot of handle material in stock last count about 5000 sets. i can sell you some of the stuff i do not use any more. you will just have to come down and dig thru it all . jeff

    Aug 23, 2009

  • jeff claiborne

    jeff,
    i am in johnson co. 20 miles south of indy. only about 2 miles off of interstate 65. you will have to stop in and say hello. if you call i will come out to 65 and guide you in and out. as for handle material in all price ranges. i have whole india water buffalo horns 1 to 3 feet . bones camale, cow , elk ,buffalo, deer, use whole or slice. 500 sets of buffalo scales 1 1/2 x 5 '' cut and jigged all patterns. bone scales in white ready for dye 1 1/2 x 5 '' all patterns. india stag 2nd quailty still good stag all sizes. whale bone, osic bone, and list goes on and on. prices on scales $ 5.00 set whole bones $1.00 to $3.00 . i will treat you right if you can use some of it. more you buy better the price. i just want someone who will appriecate and use it to get started like i did 20 years ago. jeff

    Aug 24, 2009

  • marcinek

    Thanks CaptainJ...I collect, use when I can, and talk alot about knives. Especially when I'm bored at work.

    Aug 25, 2009

  • marcinek

    And I see you are from Hobart IN....greetings from Chicago!

    Aug 25, 2009

  • Doug Scearce

    Jeff I buy so many different knives I've gotten them from so many places,however SMKW sells some short run's but Its more of what you are looking for?

    Aug 25, 2009

  • jeff claiborne

    jeff,
    just give me a call 736-7443 and i will come out and get ya. rest a while and look and play, i know you will want to come back and spend a little time. i have family in laffayette, tenn. love to go down when i get a chance. see ya soon. jeff

    Aug 25, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    Just my way of thanking Scott.
    I call the CNJ the "Local Newspaper" down at the diner.
    Front page above the fold is a high honor for "Print" newspapers.

    (Like I said before, it must have been a real slow day at CNJ.)

    Aug 27, 2009

  • Ian Minton

    I'm sorry buddy, but these days are real busy for me... My wife's and I are going to be first time parents any day now, she's over due as of this past weekend, so we've got ourselves pretty darn busy over here. I very much appreciate the offer though:)

    Sep 1, 2009


  • KnifeMaker

    CaptJeff Saylor

    Sep 2, 2009


  • KnifeMaker

    CaptJeff Saylor

    i am having problems uploading pics on my parents computer, so i had to do it this way! enjoy!

    Sep 2, 2009


  • KnifeMaker

    CaptJeff Saylor

    Sep 2, 2009

  • J.J. Smith III

    I did enjoy. You do excellent work...

    Sep 2, 2009

  • Dennis Todd (Bear)

    Thank you Jeff I enjoy my hobby very much I also notice you are form Hobart In. I live just south of Culver In. when I worked in the field of point of sales and computers I had the pleasure of going to Hobart now I am retired and just carving but if you would like to meet and have a cup of coffee let me know I would be glad to meet up I have a very close friend that lives in Valporasio he is the person taht talked me in to buying land up here I am originaly from Indianapolis In. but have been living up here in the rural area for 25 yrs I have deer and turkey in my yard year round and alot of other critters also have a great week and labor day your friend Dennis Todd (Bear)

    Sep 7, 2009

  • Dennis Todd (Bear)

    Hi Jeff yep I sure do have them thar critters running all over back and front yard and in the garden ye it would be great to have coffee one day and as to pick my brain ha not much left in any longer but I will answer questions to the best of my ability and share what little knowledge I have gladly, can't make the show this weekend wish I could so ahve a great week and weekend hope to see you soon oh by the way if you don't mind me asking why do you have captain before your name ? your fellow hoosier and knife collector Bear (Dennis Todd)

    Sep 8, 2009

  • jeff claiborne

    jeff,
    have been getting e mail showing you left a message but not showing up on my site. please try agein. thanks jeff

    Sep 8, 2009

  • George Canter

    Hello Capt Jeff.

    I am indeed a person who makes a little wine from time to time.

    Thanks for your welcome,
    George

    Sep 13, 2009


  • KnifeMaker

    T.A.DAVISON

    Jeff,
    Congrats on the iKC award, way to go man.
    Keep up the good work.
    TA

    Sep 16, 2009


  • KnifeMaker

    CaptJeff Saylor

    Sep 17, 2009

  • Dennis Todd (Bear)

    Your very welcome Jeff its always good to see people get awards for out standing deeds
    your friend
    Bear

    Sep 17, 2009