Custom Knife - Tanto Style - Stainless Steel Blade - Handmade Cocobolo Wood Handle
I am a woodworker not a metal smith so I leave the knife blade making to others. My job is to make a beautiful handle for your knife blade. I started with Cocobolo wood. I attach the wood handle with 4 concealed pins and epoxy glue. I shape and then sand the wood handle silky smooth with up to 600 grit sand paper. I finish the handle with tung oil which makes the richness of the wood grain and color come out and gives a natural look. Then the handle is buffed with natural waxes. The color and figuring of the handle scales is really unusual and stunning to see, combined with the powerful feel of this knife, makes a really beautiful and functional piece of art. This fixed blade is made commercially by Wood River Knives from 6A high carbon stainless steel. This high-quality knife is 11-1/2" overall length; 6-1/8" blade length, is single edged and has a false edge on the back just for looks! The specialized blade shaped is for penetration. This is a great general-purpose hunting, or camping knife. Google Wood River Knives for technical information about their blades. For shipping in the USA; I use first class mail with delivery tracking. Special arrangements with me for Priority mail, Express mail, mail insurance, or signature confirmation. Handmade knife sheath is included in purchase price. Brown sheath or other designs may be available for this knife upon request. Customer may purchase knife with out sheath, subtract $20.00.
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Officially started my woodworking business in 1998 but I have been woodworking for over 35 years. Recently my woodworks include small craft gift items to be sold over the internet and are easily mailed to customers. Other woodworking experience includes cabinet maker, trim carpenter, door installer and custom trim mill worker. Some custom jobs include: shelves, vanities, cabinets, interior gates, and small wooden parts maker for other artisans. And much more.
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Robert Pagano
For Spear Point Hunter's Knife - Stainless Steel Blade - Handmade Cocobolo Wood Handle5.0The blade and handle are fantastic. All aspects of the experience were outstanding. Charles was really friendly and communicated well. Between the messaging, and pictures, I knew exactly what I was getting. He was even kind enough to make a left-handed sheath for me.
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Robert Pagano
For Pizza Cutter - Stainless Steel - European Knife Handle Design5.0The final product was terrific!!! The quality and the workmanship was as good as I have seen. And the pizza cutter itself is heavy duty, works really well, and will last a life time.
DSDeborah Swain
For Heavy Duty - Walking Cane/ Walking Stick - Zebra Wood & Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) 375.0The look on my husband's face was priceless. This is by far the best cane he had ever had. Beautiful doesn't begin to describe it. It's everything I hoped for. Charles is an amazing talent. My husband and I love it. It helps him stand up straighter and I feel safe knowing he has a cane that will last a lifetime.
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Tom Beddia
For Japanese Knife With Handmade African Black Wood Handle - Deba Knife5.0Very happy with the finished knife. My brother will use on a daily basis
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Mark Hassett
For Touch Screen Stylus_Cocobolo Wood Writing Pen_Wall Street Ll Style_Gold Twist Pen4.0 - JJ
John James Hickey
For Music Conductors Baton - Handmade-Cocobolo Wood Handle And Birch Wood Tip5.0From start to finish, working with Charles Cooke of Studio Northern Lights was a pleasure. He worked with me in selecting the best wood for the project. The quality of the completed conductor baton was excellent and it was shipped safely in a very timely manner. I am going to recommend him to other friends looking for finely crafted hand crafted gifts.
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Randy Schmidt
For Heavy Duty Walking Cane/ Walking Stick - Black Walnut (Square Shaft)5.0 
MMarta
For Wooden Writing Pen - Europen Style - Gold Ball Top Twist Pen- Macassar Ebony5.0Beautiful workmanship. Very fast delivery. I would recommend this craftsman. Thank you for the great pen. My nephew is graduating in May from USC with a screen writing degree....this is for him along with cash too and I am flying out to LA to personally present the gift and to congratulate him. Red Carpet here I come ! Ha ha ha. ????Thank you again!!! Marta
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