Practice knives?

[Don Cowles]

Folks, the following is a press release sent to the knife publications. Some of you have expressed an interest in less-expensive knives that might be suitible for practicing working on knives. These certainly fall in that category.

Thanks for looking!

Don

Announcing the release and availability of a new factory production knife from Don Cowles, the “Ruby Shortcutâ€￾.

Specifications:

Length: Overall 5 5/8â€￾; blade 2 ¾â€￾
Blade material: 10Cr17 stainless steel at RC56
Scales: Natural bone over tapered tang with brass
pins
Bolsters: Dovetailed 416 stainless steel
Embellishment: Ruby in 14K gold in ricasso
Sheath: Hand-stitched waxed cowhide lined with pigskin. Attached pocket clip and rare earth magnet

These knives are top-quality production pieces, each inspected and hand-tuned by custom knifemaker Don Cowles. Available now at $99 each.

 

[Andrew Biggs]

Hi Don

Fantastic!!!! A very attractive knife.

Now for the obvious question...... how do order them and pay for it? via your web site, paypal etc.

Cheers
Andrew

 

[Santo]

Hi Don -- I would like one of your Ruby knives for now. I need to double check with a customer and I may order a couple more. Thanks

Santo

 

[Sam]

That knife looks perfect for engraving!

 

[Tim Wells]

At that price I hope you made plenty. You'll be sold out before you get a page worth of posts here.

 

[James Wark]

Looks like a great knife, I tried to place an order on his web sight. Hope it works
Thanks Don!
Jim

 

[D.DOUGLAS]

Don, I am in for one.Just need the details.

 

[JoeCera]

Put Me down for one.
Joe Cera

 

[Don Cowles]

Thanks so much, guys. If you want one, Please send check or money order to me at 1026 Lawndale, Royal Oak, MI 48067 for $105 ($99 + $6 for S/H). Be sure to include your shipping address, and I'll get them out as soon as payment is received.

International shipments will have to be handled by U$S check or Visa/Mastercard, with a larger allowance for shipping. Thanks again!

 

[sdcoxx]

Hello Cafe members,
The 416 ss bolsters of Don's beautiful knives are sweet to engrave....
This is a First Class knife and sheath..... Highly Recommend....
Enjoy...
Don, Thanks for providing me with this nice affordable knife with which to practice my engraving...
Stephen

 

[Dan Grubaugh]

Very nice Stephen!!! I have been entertaining the thought of buying one of these knives myself. Thanks for the info about the steel!!
Dan

 

[Andrew Biggs]

Hey Stephen

That squirrels looking realy good and the shadowing is starting to make it really stand out.

Should you change your handle to "The Squirrel Guy"

Cheers
Andrew

 

[sdcoxx]

Hello Cafe members,
Talk about perfect timing....
I no more than completed the attached knife and two more arrived in the mail....
Don Cowles not ONLY offers a sweet knife, he promptly ships my knife orders...
Take Care,
Stephen

 

[sdcoxx]

Hello Cafe Members,
I've completed my third Ruby Shortcut practice knife...
Slowly gaining valuable engraving experience.
I would appreciate any input to help improve future knife engravings.
Thanks,
Stephen