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Lloyd's knife.

"Ping", "Ping", Ping". The craftman's hammer falls, driving the pin and setting the blade.
He straightens himself from his bench and works the newly set blade against it's spring. A smooth action and a solid "click" proves that the blade is set well and the lock up is tight. This is just another step before a finished product, one that may end up spending his life in the silk purse of a rich man, or in the pocket of the dirt poor farmer down the road, either way, it's prepared only with the Craftman's full attention. Stag, bone and ivory are just standards in this Craftman's arsenal of materials, but only for their strength and beauty are they chosen to serve as a knife's handle. Another knife complete and just in time to start yet, another.....

An ode, to a John Lloyd pocket knife.

As you can probably tell, I received my knife today. I wanted one of John's knives for a long time, but I knew they would be too much for someone like me. I spend a good bit of money on knives, but with the money it would take for one of his knives, I could get three, maybe four GEC knives. But, thats if you look at it like I had been.

That has changed for me and in a big way, I as stammered at price point and quality. As far as custom knives go, John is very affordable, which means he isn't as good as the others, right, right? Wrong, his quality is top notch and deserving of maybe even a higher price point, but I'm not pushing for that. I still want to get a great deal when getting one of his knives. I've only been able to see other knife maker's work from Gun shows and you never know what has happened to one of their knives once is is being sold again, so it may not be fair to compare them like that.

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In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on July 17, 2012 at 13:37: Johnny, that is great steel for an outdoorsman. They call it ball bearing steel, that's what they make ball bearings out of. I don't have a knife made out of it but a good hunting buddy does and I have used his knife to check it out an it is awsome how long it holds a good edge. I tried to get more info and only found one dealer with a couple of knives. How would you get in touch with him to order a knife?

Comment by johnny twoshoes on July 17, 2012 at 13:14: Robert, I was mistaken on what the blade steel is. I thought it was the 154CM, but it's actually the 52100 carbon steel. It's started to take on a night patina and I'm loving that. So far, so great with this knife. It's my first custom folder and my first knife with a 52100 blade. Both are impressing me right now.

The edge retention is great and it's easy to touch up using just a good ol' leather strop.

Comment by johnny twoshoes on July 12, 2012 at 12:22: I have Mr. Lloyd making me a Lanny's clip with amber stag and 52100 carbon steel.

It should be finished by September. It's a beautiful day!!!!

Comment by Jan Carter on July 10, 2012 at 17:40: It's an awesome knife from a good man and a great maker Johnny. Donnie enjoys his very much, I hope you enjoy yours as much!

Comment by johnny twoshoes on July 10, 2012 at 9:18: Well, thats something that makes this knife even sweeter Robert. I won this knife on a giveaway on another online forum. I got my pick of a very decent little and in three days I had this beauty in hand.

There are lots of knives available right now, they just have to be bought and sent. John made a lot of knives for Blade and those he didn't sell went to his dealer. This knife spoke to me the most.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on July 10, 2012 at 9:11: Well it is really nice, Johnny. Hey, a 4" closed lenth is what I like and try carry. A 4" handle with a 3 1/4 blade is perfect for me. How long did you have to wait for it after you ordered it?

Comment by johnny twoshoes on July 10, 2012 at 9:02: Got it Robert.

It's 4'' closed, which for me is perfect, it's right in line with the size of knives I've carried all my life. It has a 154 CM steel blade and from what I gather it has a High Rc, so it's a tough blade. To get it haring popping I used a diamond stone and it's scary now.

The scales are Sambar stag and as beautiful as can be.

It has a half stop, swedges.

And I think thats about it.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on July 10, 2012 at 8:56: That is a really sweet knife there Johnny, but tell us more about it. What knid of steel, how big is it, materials used, that knid of stuff.

Comment by Alexander Noot on July 10, 2012 at 2:38: I love the knives I've seen from him. He's very affordable. Whish he'd be at the A.G. Russell knife event. I'd definately be taking one home then.