Creative Custom Knives

2012 is here!

2011-12-31T20:32:00.001-08:00

A Knife fit for a President

2011-11-17T10:52:00.000-08:00

I made this hunting knife with the colors of the USA flag on the handle and stars are engraved on the bolsters.Engraving done by Alice Carter. It was presented to President Bush by Garth Merrick of Amarillo.
Blade Steel: 154 CM
Bolsters: 416 Stainless Steel
Hollow grind and hand polished.
Scales: Blue and red colored cow bone with ivory in the middle.
OAL: 8 1/2"
Blade Length: 3 1/2"

I truly feel very honored to know that President Bush owns one of my knives!!

Carving Set

2011-10-26T18:46:00.000-07:00

Steel is 440 C with nickle silver handmade fittings. Nickle silver will stay beautiful for years since it doesn't tarnish.
The cutting edge of the blade was sharpened to 15 degrees which makes the blade razor sharp.
Stag handles. I love working with stag since it is such a classic handle material in the knife making world.
Flat grind on the blade with hand polished satin finish. Swedge added to blade.
Spanish notch on bottom of blade as embellishment and to accentuate the Spanish influence in Texas.
From a young age I used to watch my Dad carving our meat during family meals. My Dad also taught me the right way to carve meat. This tradition sparked an interest in carving sets. When I started making knives I always had it in the back of my mind to make a carving set. And finally I did and I can say that I am proud of this set. It is well balanced with the right blade length of 7 inches. It is an art piece which can be a heirloom.

Loveless Style Hunter

2011-10-26T18:40:00.000-07:00

Scales are stabilized curly Mable wood.
Pins: Stainless steel 416
Blade Steel: 154 CM
Guards and pins engraved with English scrolls by Alice Carter
Flat grind on blade and hand polished

Hunter

2011-10-26T18:22:00.000-07:00

Loveless design hunter with desert iron wood scales and mosaic brass pins.
Engraving on guard by Alice Carter.
I used 154 CM blade steel by Crucible.
The blade has a flat grind and is satin polished.

Sub Hilt Fighting Knife

2011-10-26T18:08:00.000-07:00

A Customer ordered this knife which I finished today.
Blade Steel is 154 CM
Blade is 7 " long with a double hollow grind.
Fittings are nickle silver.
Handle material is imitation bone.

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Hunter

2011-10-17T11:42:00.000-07:00

I completed this one for a friend on Friday, he was overwhelmed! The blade is Alabama Damascus, 7" long with hollow grind. Handle is white tail antler, guard is nickle silver. displayed on spalted maple base.

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New Blade – Alabama Damascus...

2011-08-23T06:30:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile since I posted a knife - so I figured I'd better do it. Here's my latest knife (already sold) but I'd gladly make one for you!

-ian

Spring – ATS34
My African design file work on blade and spring
Liners ,bolsters and shield 416 SS
Scales pre ban Ivory
Knife mirror polished

Alabama Damascus Liner Locker

2011-01-11T15:41:00.000-08:00

It has been a while since I made a liner locker and I really enjoyed making this one. The blade and bolsters are Alabama Damascus and the scales Bark Ivory. The liners are anodized blue titanium. File work on the blade and spacer. This knife is a great collectors piece.
Thanks for looking
Regards
-Ian

Happy New Year!

2010-12-31T07:27:00.001-08:00

The old give way to the young. New thoughts sprout from fertile ground.

While the New Year beckons us with many promises, don't forget to give the old year its due.

Learn from past mistakes and carry the lessons of time with you.

This year resolve to laugh more, love more, forgive more, friend more and learn more.

May 2011 be your best year yet!

Texas Toothpik

2010-12-22T08:31:00.000-08:00

Blade: ATS 34 - Hollow Ground - Hand Polished - 60 Rc - With half stop
Roman Knot file work on top of blade and spring
Spring filed on bottom
Liners: 416 Stainless Steel - Relief milled and filed on bottom an top
Bolsters: 416 Stainless Steel
Scales: Presentation Grade Mother of Pearl

This knife is a collectors piece, with snappy walk and talk. The blade sits dead center and spring is flush in all three positions. The pictures don't do the knife justice.

Thanks for looking
-Ian

Stockholm Green Trapper

2010-12-16T18:34:00.000-08:00

I call this one green Mamba! Wicked sharp, snappy walk and talk, level in all three positions, blade dead center. I used ATS 34 knife steel. The blade is hollow ground, hand polished and hardened to 60 Rc. Blade length is 2 7/8" OAL 6 1/2" and closed length 3 1/2".
I used 416 Stainless steel on the bolsters,liners and shield. The liners are relief milled. The shield is double pinned and the scales are Stockholm green jig bone. I finished it off by filing the bottom of the spring.

Mahogany Jig Bone Trapper

2010-11-18T13:47:00.000-08:00

I finished this one today. The blade is ATS 34, it is hollow ground and hand polished and hardened to 60 Rc. I used stainless steel on the bolsters, liners and shield. The liners are relief milled and the shield is dbl pinned. The scales are Catalina pattern mahogany colored jig bone. Length of the blade is 2 3/4"; oal 6 1/2" and closed 3 3/4".
Very nice walk and talk

Price $400 Free shipping in lower 48
Comes with a zipper bag

Thanks for looking
Regards
Ian

Slip Joint

2010-11-11T12:18:00.000-08:00

I am very happy with this one, crisp grinding and perfect walk and talk. Let me know if you would like to own one.

New Project - Sambar Stag Trapper

2010-11-09T19:18:00.000-08:00

Blade and Spring, hardened and tempered. First thing in the morning I will grind the blade and hand polish it. My aim is to finish it tomorrow. I will keep you posted on my progress.

Project completed

2010-11-02T14:37:00.000-07:00

A couple of small problems were cutting through the guard and fitting the guard snug. Other than that I am pretty pleased with my effort. The best part of the whole project is that they are all sold! Selling price $280. Let me know if you are interested in having one of these.

Progress on Hunting knives

2010-10-24T19:15:00.000-07:00

At this point I got the guards on and also the antler handles. I have polished the crowns, they look stunning! All that has to be done now is to shape the guards and finish them off. I'll post some pics shortly.
Regards
Ian

Hunting knives in progress

2010-10-20T09:56:00.000-07:00

Good day guys
I have been away from my blog for to long and spending to much time in my knife shop. I am working on an order of 9 hunting knives with antler handles. I hand polished 9 blades today. My shoulders are hurting...but what a good feeling of achievement!

Texas Presidential Knife

2010-10-06T10:48:00.000-07:00

Full Tang Drop Point Hunter
Blade: ATS 34 – Hardness 60 Rc – Hollow Ground
Bolster: 416 Stainless Steel – Engraved by Alice Carter
Scales Blue and Red colored cow bone and Ivory
Blade: 3 ½”
OAL: 8 ¼”
Comes with a leather sheath

Antler Handle Drop Point Hunter

2010-10-06T10:46:00.000-07:00

Blade: ATS 34 – Hardened 60 Rc – Hollow Ground
Guard: 416 Stainless Steel
Spacer: Turquoise
Handle: White Tail Antler
Blade: 4”
OAL: 9”
Comes with a leather sheath

New Texas Knife!

2010-10-04T14:09:00.001-07:00

Presidents Knife

Full Tang Drop Point Hunter
Blade: ATS 34 – Hardness 60 Rc – Hollow Ground
Bolster: 416 Stainless Steel – Engraved by Alice Carter
Scales Blue and Red colored cow bone and Ivory
Blade: 3 ½”
OAL: 8 ¼”
Comes with a leather sheath

UPCOMING KNIFE SHOW

2010-05-27T15:27:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone

I am getting ready to go to the Blade Show in Atlanta, on June 4-6, 2010. Venue is the Cobb Galleria Centre. Come visit me at Table 12 F. I am looking forward to meet you.
Kind Regards

Ian

New Trapper For Sale!

2010-05-07T18:00:00.000-07:00

Look at my new Tony Bose trapper pattern...a great classic!

Blade: ATS 34 - Hollow Ground - Hand Polished - 59 Rc
Blade Length: 2 3/4"
Open: 6 1/4"
Closed: 3 1/2"
Liners relief milled
Liners,Bolsters and Shield 416 Stainless Steel
Shield dbl pinned
Scales: RV pattern Mahogany colored jig bone

Positive walk and talk

$360
PayPal accepted

Thanks for looking
Kind Regards
-Ian

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Saddlehorn trapper - this one is for sale!

2010-04-18T12:33:00.000-07:00

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Blade:ATS 34 - Hollow Ground - Hand Polished - 59 Rc
Blade Length: 2 7/8"
AOL: 6 5/8"
Closed length: 3 3/4"
Bolsters, Liners and Shield 416 Stainless Steel
Liners relief milled
Scales: Mahogany color RV pattern Jig Bone
Shield dbl pinned
Bolsters fluted and black painted saw lines

Nice walk and talk
I took care not to damage pattern on scales

Price: $360 - I will cover the shipping in lower 48

SOLD!

You can say "I'll take it" here or email me at ianvanreenen@suddenlink.net

Thank you for looking
Regards
-Ian

Double Blade Saddlehorn Trapper

2010-03-29T15:06:00.000-07:00

Another one of my very popular trappers. Please let me know what you think of this one...I will enjoy hearing from you. My email address is ianvanreenen@suddenlink.net or post a comment.

Regards
-Ian

PS. I sold this one for $600

Saddlehorn Trapper

2010-02-26T19:14:00.000-08:00

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This one was sold within 30 minutes!

Specs:
Blade: ATS 34 - Hollow Ground - Hand Polished - 59 Rc
Blade length: 2 5/8"
Closed: 3 1/2"
OAL: 6"
Scales: Mahogany Jig Bone
Liners, Bolsters & Shield 416 Stainless Steel
Liners relief milled & Shield dbl pinned
Spring flush in all positions
Blade center in closed position

Nice walk and talk with half stop

Orange and Black Slip Joint

2010-02-10T13:08:00.000-08:00

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Hello,
I have finished this one yesterday. I really like the orange and black G10, it gives the knife a sense of "soul". This pocket friendly slip joint will make a perfect gift or your best friend in your own pocket.

Specs:
Blade: ATS 34 - Hollow Ground - 59 Rc - Hand Polished
Bolsters, Liners and Shield: 416 Stainless Steel
Shield dbl pinned
Liners relief milled
Blade Length: 2 3/4"
Closed: 4"
OAL: 6 3/4"
Scales: Orange and Black G10
Blade dead center in closed position
Half stop
Flush in all positions
Blade razor sharp
Nice walk and talk

$330 Add $5 shipping in lower 48

PayPal, Money Order, Cashier's Check

Send me an email ianvanreenen@suddenlink.net

Regards
Ian

Spear Point Trapper

2010-01-15T19:31:00.001-08:00

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Blade: ATS 34 - Hollow Ground - Hand Polished - 59 Rc
Blade Length: 2 5/8"
OAL: 6 3/8"
Closed: 3 5/8"
Bolsters, Shield and Liners: 416 Stainless Steel - Mirror Polished
Scales: Mahogany colored Sambar Stag
Roman Knot file work on spring and blade
File work on liners, bottom and top

Has a nice walk and talk
Blade in the center in the closed position
Spring flush in open, half stop and closed position

This knife is a collectors piece!

$440 Add $5 shipping in lower 48

SOLD

Blue Linerless Slip Joint

2009-12-10T11:07:00.000-08:00

Blade: ATS 34 - Flat Ground- Hand Polished - 59 Rc

Scales: Blue G10 - Relief Milled

Blade Length: 2 1/2"

OAL: 6 1/4"

Closed: 3 11/16"

Inlaid Stainless Steel Shield

Nice Walk and Talk

Thank you for looking
Cheers!
-Ian

THIS KNIFE HAS BEEN SOLD!

Slip Joint Class

2009-12-09T10:29:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone

I went to a double blade slip joint class this past weekend, taught by Bill Ruple and Rusty Preston. I learned a lot about the finer points and also the finishing's. I am excited to start working on my next double blade and apply all the new tricks of the trade.

Keep looking
Regards
Ian

Stag Trapper

2009-11-17T11:03:00.000-08:00

For the guy who likes the unembellished look (no file work), very clean and 'essential'.

Blade: ATS 34 - Hollow Ground - Hand Polished - 59 Rc
Blade length: 2 3/4"
OAL: 6 1/2"
Liners, Bolsters and Shield: 416 Stainless Steel
Scales: Sam Bar Stag Mahogany Colored

Nice walk and talk

$400 Add $5 shipping in lower 48

PayPal, Money Order, Cashier's Check

ianvanreenen@suddenlink.net

Thanks for looking
Regards
-Ian __________________

Stag Trapper

2009-11-17T10:58:00.001-08:00

Blade: ATS 34 - Hollow Ground - Hand Polished - 59 Rc
Blade length: 2 3/4"
OAL: 6 1/2"
Liners, Bolsters and Shield: 416 Stainless Steel
Scales: Sam Bar Stag Mahogany Colored

Nice walk and talk

$400 Add $5 shipping in lower 48

PayPal, Money Order, Cashier's Check

ianvanreenen@suddenlink.net

Thanks for looking
Regards
-Ian

SOLD

Saddle Horn Trapper

2009-10-30T19:08:00.001-07:00

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Blades: ATS 34 - Flat Ground - Hand Polished - 59 Rc
Blade Length: Clip Blade 2 1/2" Splay Blade 2 1/2"
OAL: 6"
Bolsters,Liners and Shield 416 Stainless Steel
Liners filed top and bottom
Blades and Springs filed with Roman Knot
Scales: Mahogany colored Sam Bar Stag
Nice walk and talk with half stop

Price $600 Add $5 Shipping in lower 48

Thanks a lot for looking
Regards
-Ian

Sway Back Slip Joint

2009-10-22T12:31:00.001-07:00

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SOLD

BLADE: ATS 34 - Flat Ground - Hand Polished - 59 Rc
Blade length: 2 3/4"
OAL: 6 1/2"
Liners: 416 Stainless Steel - Relief Milled with filing top and bottom
Spring and Blade with Roman Knot File Work
Scales: Colored Giraffe Bone

$330 Add $5 in lower 48

Thanks for looking
-Ian

Trapper with Roman Knot Filing

2009-10-21T07:07:00.000-07:00

Blade:ATS 34 - Flat Ground - Hand Polished - 59 Rc
Blade Length: 3 3/8"
OAL: 8"
Liners: 416 Stainless Steel Relief Milled - Filed at bottom and top
Shield: 416 Stainless Steel
Scales: Golden Root Jig Bone
Blade and Spring filed Roman Knot Pattern

Nice walk and talk with half stop
Price $330 Add $5 shipping in lower 48

THIS KNIFE IS SOLD

Please click on photo for full view

Thanks for looking
-Ian

Drop Point Hunter

2009-10-13T13:03:00.000-07:00

SPECS:
Blade: ATS 34 1/8" Thick - Hollow Ground - Hand Polished
Blade Length: 4"
OAL: 8 1/4"
Scales: Colored Camel Bone
Guard: 416 Stainless Steel
Spacers: Turquoise, Ivory, Ebony
Comes with a hand stitched leather sheath.

Price: $240.00
Shipping: $5.00 US

Thanks for looking
-Ian

Black Shadow with Shield

2009-10-12T17:41:00.000-07:00

SPECS:

Blade: ATS 34 - Flat Ground - Hand Polished - 59 Rc
Blade Length: 3"
OAL: 6 3/4"
Liners: 416 Stainless Steel - Relief Milled
Scales: Black G10
Nice walk and talk with half stop

Price: $270.00

Add $5 shipping
PayPal, Money Order, Cashier’s Check

Thanks for looking
-Ian

Shadow Pattern

2009-09-30T12:07:00.000-07:00

This is a new model called Shadow Pattern.

Blade: CPM 154 - Hollow Ground - Hand Polished - 60 Rc
Blade Length: 3"
OAL: 6 5/8"
Liners: 416 Stainless Steel
Scales: Green G10
Snappy walk and talk with half stop

$250 Add $5 shipping in lower 48
PayPal,Money Order, Cashier's Check

This Knife Is Sold - Thank You

LINK TO BUY THIS KNIFE

Small Trapper - New!

2009-09-17T13:32:00.000-07:00

Blade: ATS 34 - Hollow Ground - Hand polished - 59 Rc
Blade length: 2 1/2"
OAL: 5 7/8"
Blade and Spring filed Roman Knot
Liners, Bolsters and Shield 416 Stainless Steel
Liners relief milled and filed top and bottom
Scales: Amber Jig Bone

Nice walk and talk with half stop

Price: $320 Add $5 US shipping in lower 48

Thanks for looking

Ian

Sold

LINK

Stag Trapper: This one is for sale!

2009-09-10T07:29:00.000-07:00

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Blade: ATS 34 - Hollow Ground - Hand Polished - 59 Rc
Blade Length: 2 3/4"
OAL: 6 1/2"
Bolster and Shield: 416 Stainless Steel
Liners: 416 Stainless Steel - Filed top and bottom
Scales: Mahogany colored Sam Bar Stag
Filing: Roman Knot
Nice walk and talk
SOLD
It can be yours by clicking HERE!

Thanks for looking!

-Ian

New Website in the works!

2009-09-09T14:23:00.000-07:00

We are currently working on our new website where you can buy some of the knifes featured on this blog. It isn't finished yet (or posted at its permanent address - but you can sample it and even buy a knife at this LINK

PayPal hasn't been set up yet either, but you can send us a check or money order if you see a knife you want. Just click on the BUY link and it will bring up your e-mail program where you can reserve your knife.

Thanks for looking!

Ian van Reenen

2009-09-08T09:44:00.000-07:00

Please click on the file to see it full size.

I labored on Labor Day to finish this trapper.
Blade: ATS 34 - Hollow Ground - Hand Polished - 59 Rc
Blade Length: 2 3/4"
OAL: 6 1/4"
Bolsters, Liners and Shield: 416 Stainless Steel
Liners: Relief Milled
Scales: Mahogany Jig Bone

Snappy walk and talk with half stop

Much appreciation for taking time to look.
Have a good day
Thanks
-Ian

Stag Hunter

2009-08-26T09:56:00.000-07:00

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Stag is a very popular and beautiful handle material.

Specs are the following:
Blade: ATS 34 - Hollow Ground - Mirror Polished - 59 Rc
Blade Length: 4" OAL: 8"
Guard and Pommel 416 Stainless Steel
Spacers: Ebony, Turqoise,Ivory and Stainless Steel
Hilt: Sam Bar Stag

Thanks for looking

-Ian

Trapper

2009-08-26T09:16:00.001-07:00

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BUY THIS KNIFE

I finished this trapper yesterday. A Trapper is a classic slip joint knife with the best qualities of a faithful old pocket knife. You can use it for a life time and still pass it on to the next generation. Trappers are currently very popular.
I harden the steel to the perfect heat that gives my blades optimum strength and I make sure to grind a breathtakingly sharp edge.

Here are some specs:

Blade: ATS 34 - Hollow Ground - Hand Polished - 59 Rc
Blade Length: 2 3/4"
OAL: 6 1/2"
Bolsters and Shield: 416 Stainless Steel
Scales: Amber Jig Bone

Greetings to all the knife lovers out there

- Ian
SOLD

Drop Point Hunter

2009-08-20T11:59:00.000-07:00

Hello
I just finished this drop point hunter, see how you like her.
Please click on the image to see it full size.

And here are the specs:

Blade: ATS 34 - Hardened 59 Rc - Hollow Ground - Mirror Polished
Blade Length: 4"
OAL: 8 1/2"
Guard: 416 Stainless Steel
Scales: Brown Camel Bone with Mosaic Pin
Spacers: Ebony,Turquoise,Ivory and Stainless Steel

Comes with handmade leather sheath

Thank you for looking

-Ian
SOLD__________________

Tan Colored Stag Trapper

2009-08-18T13:48:00.000-07:00

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Blade: ATS 34 - Handpolished - Hollow Ground - Hardened to 59Rc
Bolster: 416 Stainless Steel - Tapered with embelishment
Liners: 416 Stainless Steel - Relief Milled
Scales: Sambar Stag Tan Coloured
Shield: Stainless Steel - Double Pin
OAL 65/8"
Blade Length: 2 7/8"
Closed: 3 5/8"

No file work

Great walk and talk with half stop

-Ian
SOLD

My Newest Knife

2009-08-18T13:39:00.000-07:00

Please click on the image to see it full size.

Blade: CPM 154 Stainless Steel - Hand polished - Hollow ground - Hardened to 59 Rc
Liners and Bolsters: 416 Stainless Steel
Liners relief milled and filed top and bottom
Spring and Blade filed Roman Knot.
Scales: Amber jig bone
Shield: Stainless Steel
AOL: 7 1/8"
Blade length: 3"
Closed 4 1/8"

Nice walk and talk.

-Ian

Welcome to my blog!

2009-08-18T13:25:00.000-07:00

Hello,

My name is Ian Van Reenen and I am a knife maker living in Amarillo, Texas. Making knives is my passion. I have traveled to many knife shows displaying my work which I feel is unique.

My knives are handcrafted with each one being one-of-a-kind works of art that you can carry in your pocket.

I design and make many styles of hunting, pocket knives (slip-joint and liner-locker) collector pieces.

On this blog I will showcase my work with links to where you can buy them if you desire.

Thanks and I hope you enjoy this blog.
Check back often as I add new photos of my work on a constant basis.

- Ian van Reenen