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HHH Chopper 1

While there is no doubt that production knife manufacturers are, in general, putting out "better" products than ever, they will always fall short of the custom experience. Shown in this photo is a knife, custom made for me by HHH Knives. The humble photo here doesn't even begin to show the true and awesome beauty of this knife. Randy has better photos of it on his page. The impetus for this knife project began after I saw a photo of a Chopper that Randy did for another IKC member. It was so breathtaking that I had to have Randy make one for me. I loved the pattern...but wanted some touches that made the knife "mine". As Randy and I worked out the details, I was reminded that the custom experience is a wonderful one. Randy worked patiently with me...presenting different handle materials...and bouncing ideas back and forth. The use of multiple materials was a concept that inspired both of us...and so what you see here includes Green Birch Burl, Ebony, White spacers and mosaic pins for the handle. The blade is a Damascus steel with a very interesting pattern. The filework on the spine of the blade was inspired by the fretboard inlay on one of my guitars...and while this specific photo doesn't show it off well...it is truly magnificient. As Randy reminded me, a custom blade is a reflection of it's owner. As an outdoorsman, I love forest colors...and the flow of nature. From the shape of the blade and the handle, through the coloration of the materials used...this knife expresses my appreciation for the great outdoors. Randy's workmanship is truly splendid! Each and every facet of the knife is fantastically beautiful ; resulting in a steel expression that is as much art as it is utility. Randy is a true craftsman...a consummate professional...and one of the knife world's most gifted talents. If any of you are interested in owning a custom blade, I recommend him VERY HIGHLY.

If you haven't checked out Randy's page here on iKnifeCollector, you should; it'll give you a very impressive sampling of his work. Also, you can check out his web site at: www.hhhknives.com.

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Tags: Chopper, HHH, Haas, Knives, Randy
Albums: Fixed Blades

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Comment by Stuart Smith on January 10, 2010 at 16:28: You're a lucky guy.

Comment by Jakub Capek on November 29, 2009 at 16:27: Hello Chris, the knife is simply wonderful! There is not much else to say. Randy is a master knife maker. I hope the knife gives you a fare share of good moments and positive energy every outdoors man needs.

Comment by Randy, HHH Knives on November 29, 2009 at 8:27: Chris, Im Glad your "digging the knife!" Thanks for the kind words and the great description on this B...E...A...UTIFUL piece..

Comment by Andy Voelkle "AxeMan" on November 28, 2009 at 17:49: Quite simply, a work of art, and of course a real work of art like this is never really simple. Kudos.

KnifeMaker Comment by CaptJeff Saylor on November 28, 2009 at 11:00: i agree its a great looking knife!! you are very lucky to be able to afford such bearutful artwork!! thanks for the woderful description, its great!

Comment by Halicon on November 28, 2009 at 7:24: Yep, that's our original design alright! (mine and Randy). Mine had a very rare species of wood called diamond willow, it's a rotting process halted midstage or something like that. Anyway the results are SPECTACTULAR so we both felt that we should 'honor' the wood and go full wood and bring it out as much as possible.
In hand it is ten times sweeter though, a camera has huge problems shooting rays and movement in wood, but MAN this is sweet lol.
I see you opted for a few details to make the filework a bit "yours", nice touch, I like it. Randy delivers on that part - he's a magician working steel and burls.

My two Kumori stones AND D8XX stones came in the mail tonight and I spent 8 straight hours flattening whetstones. Stay tuned for crazy pictured of HHH knife edges.