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Rosewood & Brass

A woodworking knife made of solid brass with rosewood scales and a lengthy, removable, stainless steel blade that has been heat treated.

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Comment by Ron Cooper on November 16, 2012 at 1:17: Ivars,

I found R. Murphy's site. Here is what looks to be the same knife: http://www.rmurphyknives.com/store/blades.html#

About the only difference as far as the knife goes is the flat screw on his. Mine has an allen screw. They look identical. So do the blades for that matter. His blade sizes are confusing, though. Mine must be one of the "wicked sharp" ones, because it really is scary sharp. Mine came in a very nice two piece plastic storage case, also.

Thanks again for giving me R. Murphy's name. I would have never found it otherwise!

Cheers, mate!

Comment by Ron Cooper on November 16, 2012 at 0:31: Ivars,

I completely agree with all that you have said. Definitely a full flat ground Wharncliffe -- That would be great! And thank you for the name of the maker. I will attempt to find more information about these knives. Perhaps he has Wharncliffe blades for sale? I will try to find out. I knew the moment I first held this knife that I got a great deal. It just feels like quality!

Yes, J.J., I took a look at the alu & walnut ones, and the different blades they have. It would be nice to have an entire set of different blades to use. Sort of like those sets of Xacto knives that most of us used at one time or another when we were working on some kind of a project. Back in the day I used to have all sorts of Xacto knives that I used to make model cars, hot rods n' stuff. I still have several shapes and sizes of Xacto blades.

Comment by J.J. Smith III on November 15, 2012 at 21:38: The curved blade that's included with the aluminum and walnut wouldn't be bad to carve with.

Hyde Industrial has some different blades.

Comment by Ron Cooper on November 15, 2012 at 21:16: The weight of the brass really gives it a good feel in your hand. But the angle of the edge makes it impractical for whittling or detail work. It's great for taking a lot of wood off quick, or for skinning some green limbs. That's why I really like your idea of grinding into a Wharnie. I think it might be a little more practical than this current angle on mine? I guess that's why they invented the Seahorse and the Geppetto, eh?

Comment by J.J. Smith III on November 15, 2012 at 20:21: That was even better that the auction I saw. Good deal.

I noticed that the aluminum knife came with 3 blades while the brass came with only 1 AND that they are not interchangeable. Still, that Rosewood and brass looks super.

Comment by Ron Cooper on November 15, 2012 at 20:05: My winning bid in the auction that I won this one in back in July was $17.00 plus $3.65 for shipping. It was brand new and never used or sharpened.

I guess I got a good deal, huh?

And, J.J., I should also add that I really like your idea of a Wharncliffe blade for this little guy. Actually, he's not that little. Overall length is right at 6 inches.

Comment by J.J. Smith III on November 15, 2012 at 19:25: Oooh. Found one in Brass for $50.00.

Comment by J.J. Smith III on November 15, 2012 at 19:22: Got a good price on it Ron, if you got yours from Michigan.. Traditional Woodworker has one (with aluminum and walnut) goes for $39.99.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on November 15, 2012 at 17:19: HEY! I have one kinda like that! I'll have to go see if I can find it in the workshop..........