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The Cliff Knife, designed by canoe guide/author Cliff Jacobson. The blade is 4 1/4" flat ground, high carbon steel with full tang 4 1/4" handle. Various woods available, please see Special Order Page for list. Also special "rescued wood" (100+ years old) osage orange wood from Mann Family Farm in Illinois (+$35) or maple from Lake Superior (+$45). Why use rescued wood? More stable, tighter grain, less likely to warp or crack, a beautiful piece of history!
This is the original - not a copy!
The Cliff Canoe Knife
15N20 sawmill bandsaw steel
blade is approximately 3/32 " thick - starts at $190 Your choice of handle material @ various prices. Sturdy leather sheath is included.
The Cliff Hunter Knife has 1/8"+ thick high carbon steel blade for heavier use and start at $225. Your choice of handle material @ various prices. Sturdy leather sheath is included.
The Lady Cliff Knife (left)
scaled down blade 15N20 steel and handle (3 3/4") sized for the more feminine hand and starts at $180. Your choice of handle material @ various prices. Sturdy leather sheath is included.
- "The most practical and beautiful knife in my arsenal, this knife begs to be touched and used!" says Cliff Jacobson March '97 issue Tactical Knives Magazine article "Mountain Man's Masterpiece."
- "Perfect knife to handle camp chores...a tool that I wouldn't hesitate to depend on in the wilds." Steven Dick, Editor and Chief, Tactical Knives, July '99.
- "Mike's knife preformed as I hoped it would...The Cliff Knife took a beating," says Dan Shechtman Jan/Feb 2000 issue Backwoodsman Magazine article"The True All-Purpose Bush Knife"
Announcing the...
Special Limited Edition 10th Anniversary 1997-2007 "Cliff Knife"
The Cliff Knife originated in an article called "Mountain Man Masterpiece" featured in March '97 issue of Tactical Knives Magazine. This knife was designed by famed canoe guide and author, Cliff Jacobson. "The most practical & beautiful knife in my arsenal, this knife begs to be touched and used!". Since then, this knife has been written about by other well known authors Dan Shechtman and Steven Dick. It is the most popular knife built by Quality Custom Knifemaker, Mike Mann. He made 25 of these Anniversary Knives. To get one for yourself, please contact us...
The Light Field Knife (L.F.K.) has a 4 3/4" blade - $125. Works well as a boning knife, field dress small game and kitchen camp chores! Made of 15N20 high carbon tool steel (saw mill band saw steel) that is 3/32" thick and tapered to the tip. The blade is stiffer than a fishing knife so it works well as a boning knife. The full tang, tear drop handle can be special ordered in wood or antler slabs (price varies by choice) and is extremely comfortable in hand while in use! It comes with brass and guard pins. A sturdy, tight fit leather sheath completes this knife.
SPECIAL ORDER YOURS TODAY!
Idaho Knife Works L.F.K. is just one in a line of highly practical outdoor knives they are well known for. Steven Dick, Editor-in-Chief May 07 Tactical Knives Magazine
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Fishing knives are shaped just like L.F.K. with longer blades. These blades are also made from 15N20 high carbon steel. This steel holds an edge extremely well & hones quickly for use. The blades are also very flexible!
Mike & Michael-Steelhead Fish-March 2009
Brother Charlie & Mike (Mick) Fishing in Illinois May 2010
Mike and sons fishing
see our cousin's tackle business at
http://www.dirtyjigstackle.com
Mike (Magwa) & Mike (Padre) Steelhead Fish-Orofino, ID March 2010
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Idaho Knife Works
P.O. Box 144
Spirit Lake, Idaho 83869
Reach us by cellular telephone at our remote mountain cabin [Pacific Time]
(509) 994-9394
