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I take great pride in every aspect of my hobby, so I find feedback, for better or worse, the best way for me to gauge how well I fared in meeting the end users' needs and expectations. I never stop learning so I take note of what is said to me as an opportunity to improve further. Like most people who care and love to be of service to others, I appreciate a pat on the back when I've done well and made someone happy...
Hi Paul, My dad has asked me to pass on his thanks to you, he said the knife was 'absolutely superb, beautiful steel, beautiful wood, the guy is some craftsman'. I knew he would love it and......he's using it! I thought it would just be displayed in the gun cabinet but no, he commented on how sharp it was and took it out the day after his birthday.
Many thanks again Paul. I've attached a pic of me giving him the knife on his birthday and yes he remembered to give me a silver coin in return!
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Firstly, thank you for the delivery of my next additions to the collection of AKA "Frenchy" knives.
You have excelled again with your ability to produce these fine specimens. If you ever require a career change then you should choose to be an artist..
I'm unsure, if I you would allow me to take these stalking into the field or should I put them in a glass case! In all honesty, you know me, they will be used for sure everyday when I'm out in the field, now having some time to use them over the past couple of months, they are well balanced and a real pleasure to use, and of course razor sharp... I have received comments when I use them from others who are looking on with envy!
Anyhow, keep up the good work and the artistry, book me another slot and we can discuss the next project....
Regards David
---------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Paul, Knives arrived this morning. Beyond expectation. I've spent all afternoon admiring and handling them. Grandson saw them and decided that they were far too nice to use. (I think I agree with him) Thank you for producing two spectacular knives.
Cheers - Bill
A matching Leuku would be a beautiful thing.
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Hi Paul, what you showed me yesterday was a big help for me I will practice on cheap knives before I practice on the good stuff and am going to order some stone ant the rest today. £395 is a fair price which I don't mined paying i would have paid more to get any were close to the knife you have made it is the best thing i have seen the quality is out this world. Other knife makers are behind in there game compared to you. When can I say, I like my knife lots, it is the best I have ever seen. Thanks a lot Joe Shepherd -----------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul I'm going to start by saying wow the knife you have made for is amazing I couldn't have asked for better the damasteel blade is unbelievable and the handle and mosaic pins too I can't thank you enough you have a real gift mate thanks again I don't know what else to put words don't do it justice it's just beautiful! Please feel free to put my comments on your website and for anyone thinking about getting Frenchy to make you a knife do it you won't be disappointed Cheers Paul - Many thanks Matt Milton ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Paul
Hope all is well with you??
The knife has turned up. Absolutely beautiful thank you so much.
Regards
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Good Evening Paul
Received the knife today, many thanks.
Having handled the knife I'm sure my son will love it, however I have hidden it from him as it his GCSE results day Thursday and I intend to present him with it then.
It's very interesting to see how you have progressed into a master cutler - there is a difference in finish between your early and recent work so I can really see why you wanted my early worked knife, but to be absolutely honest, your earlier knives, of which I had 2 had just as much if not more character.
Its strange how one can love a lump of metal!
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Hi Paul, Its just arrived, its a lovely bit of kit, and the handle is just the right size. The sheath is superb too. I do a lot of camping in the New Forest so it'll get a lot of use. My stepsons 18th is coming up and I've promised him one of your knives, so will be sitting down with him soon to decide what he wants. I also quite fancy a Guardian or Talisman as well for myself, so will be back in contact soon. Once again thanks and all the best to you, Gareth. ---------------------------------------------------------
Morning Paul Knife just arrived looks much better love the sheath great work as usual! I'll let you know how Max reacts when he opens it on his birthday! Ps still look at my talisman every day, don't want to use it! All for now Thanks again Steve ---------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul, Picked up the knife from the post office yesterday and soon as I got home I had to have a look at the knife. All I can say is what a stunning knife, the handle felt perfect in the hand. You done good. The sheath is excellent, looked stunning, a very good piece of workmanship. Well done Paul! Very pleased with the knife and sheath.. Hopefully will be back for another knife soon! Best Regards Gordon ---------------------------------------------------------
Good morning Paul,
I hope this email finds you well. I have now received my knife thank you. It is indeed a beautiful crafted tool. So pleased. The sheath is beautiful too. Thank you once again. Thanks Paul. Your a gentleman. Kind regards Grant. ------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul, I received the knife on Saturday and I have to say it's a work of art. The leather work is impressive in itself, and feels incredibly safe and solid at the hip whilst contrasting against the SA olive wood to give beautiful aesthetics. The mosaic pins and red liners complement the wood nicely. Ergonomically the handle itself is perfect - it's a snug fit in my hand and balances very well indeed, allowing all tasks to be completed with ease. A very fine job Paul, and I doubt this will be the last you'll hear from me. Kind regards, H. Locke ----------------------------------------------------------
Paul, I asked you to make me the ultimate knife and you succeeded. I couldn't be happier. Kind regards Will --------------------------------------------------------
Paul, Sorry I haven’t written sooner but I have just been flat out busy this week!! I received the knife on Monday and it is beautiful! The sheath, logo and initials are perfect! Your Talisman is so nice in my hands I am seriously considering giving him my Masur Birch Talisman and keeping yours for myself! Kind Regards, Karl Newbury --------------------------------------------------------------
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Hi Paul What an absolutely exquisite knife i unwrapped today. The detail, look and weight exceed my expectations and certainly very happy with my decision to commission a knife with you. I look forwarded to using this knife and learning how to look after it. I am likely to be asking you a few questions after reading your article on knife care and maintenance and reviewing Ray Mears YouTube session on knife sharpening. This is to make sure that I give this knife the attention that it needs. Once again thank you. Best Regards Matt --------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul. Received the knife yesterday. It's absolutely stunning and the craftsmanship is first class. I'm very pleased and will probably be in touch soon for another one. Many thanks Jon -----------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul,
I
have just opened up the parcel, and all I can say really is that it
was most certainly worth the wait! The knife looks absolutely
incredible and the sheath looks fantastic with the wood. I cannot
thank you enough, you are clearly very talented!
The all rounder arrived safely today. I've just got up after my night shift and opened my pass the parcel and won a beautiful knife. You are a craftsman, no mistake. Daniel --------------------------------------------------------------
Hello Paul,
Knife arrived at 11:00ish. As usual it is superb. I like the way pattern welded form can be seen even in the polished part of the grind. The figuring on the Desert Ironwood is wonderfully decorative. I am very happy now that I own a pattern-welded knife, another item crossed off my bucket list. Thanks for getting to it so promptly, I wasn't expecting it till September. So, tomorrow, I can now go and make a few people at Sherwood Foresters jealous.
Thanks again and take care of yourself, please get in touch when you decide you need some arrows.
All the best, Steve J. -----------------------------------------------------------------
Paul,
Very sorry for not writing you sooner but I received the knives yesterday and again they have exceeded my expectations!!!! I am very, very happy! You can finally consider our deal concluded and take a vacation from me! Lol! I noticed the slight difference of blade shape and length in the two Talismans, I am happy for that but now I cant decide which one I like better!!! I think you may have mentioned this to me before but the Masur is slightly similar in shape to the Timberwolf. For look and feel I must say I prefer the Cocobolo but now I need to take them both out and see for myself if the shapes make any difference in the performance?
Paul you are a top man and a master craftsman, I know that I can be a very particular and difficult customer to do business with but we got through it and I am very happy for it. But I’m not finished yet…take your break from me for a while and let me know when you are ready to take on another project, a custom knife of my very own design. I want to now combine all of the things I like about both your Talismans and the Timberwolf into one knife. I always wanted a knife that I designed and one that only I have. I would love to squeeze it in before Christmas this year so please let me know when you are ready for another adventure and another million emails!
Take care Paul! And thank you again for everything you have done for me and everything you have had to put up with! I will be recommending and showing your knives off to everyone I know in the bushcraft community.
Kind Regards,
Karl Newbury ---------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul,
Just to let you know the knife arrived safe and sound this morning. It’s fantastic and will make an incredible present for my friend, now I just need to save up so I can get one for myself!
Many thanks, Robbie --------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul,
Just opened my knife, well what can I say....
It's better Than I expected. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail is superb! The knife fits perfectly in the hand and is well balanced, the buffalo handle and your pin recommendation with well together. Both fire steel and ceramic sharpener are made to the same high standard as the knife. Lastly the sheath, brilliant! Your workmanship and precision/layout and tones are just right.
I will send you the "Don Wise" knife to sort out, it definitely needs a sheath, ( very plain and simple) let me know what you think about the grip? I was told it was an African wood?
Thank you once again for making something that I can pass on to my son in years to come.
Best wishes Steve -----------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul. Just got home from work and I have to say I was quite
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Hi Paul, Thank you very much for the first class work you've done on this blade and sheath, it's everything I was expecting, and more in some areas. Cheers. Phil -----------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul. Knife received today with thanks. Fits my large hand perfectly. Sharp as he'll. Handle with mosaic pins look awesome. The sheath is really special. Love the embossing, really makes it personal. In short, a very satisfied customer and I salute your skill and craftsmanship. Thank you Paul, I am very happy with it. Take care Nick Hi Paul, -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
sorry for the long time to respond :), the knife came today and it was absolutely gorgeous, my dad was amazed at the quality and workmanship put into the knife and he was very grateful for such an amazing knife. my dad will surely use it allot on our outback camping trips, thanks for everything, Ill be sure to recommend you to everyone I find ,
cheers,
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Paul,
I thought I had emailed you on Friday about having received the knife, but obviously I hadn't. Sorry about that.
I am very happy with the knife, it is beautiful. The sheath as well is stunning. It is the nicest knife I have ever held. Now I just have to part with it and hand it to my father. If I can.
Thanks again Paul,
Rich Hi Paul, My knife and oil arrived safely today and I have been sat here a while admiring your craftmanship. I am very pleased with both the knife and the sheath, they are exactly as we agreed. It exceeds all my expectations and the part of the original sawback you left on has the appearance of custom filework. From start to finish it has been a pleasure doing business with you and I would hope to have another knife made by you in the future. Many thanks Pete Jones
Hi Frenchy
Parcel arrived nice and early - and very well packaged too. A truly awesome knife and a lovely bit of kit. Thanks for your labours and skill, they certainly show to their best in this piece of work.
I'll sign off now and get to know the new purchase.
Peter Hello Paul,
Thank you knives have been received…….. Words from my father in laws mouth Wow they’re the dogs bollocks, they are very nice knives and he is over the moon with them. Thank you again
Regards
Will
Hi Paul,
Finally had a chance to open the packaging to reveal the knife and im very impressed by looks and quality, and the feel in hand is perfect.
I will definitely be recommending your work and your website, from all the websites I checked for handmade knifes yours was the one that draw my attention.
I already I have an eye for another knife to be commissioned by yourself so ill be in touch in the near future.
In the meantime Paul keep up the good work and take care.
Regards
Dylan Williams
Hello mate, the knife had its first outing this weekend. Worked a treat. Sorted all my firewood, feather sticks, tent pegs and pot holder no probs. Looks great too. Thanks again mate. Keep up the good work! Thanks, Ben Wayman. Hi Paul Knife arrived save and sound. What a fantastic piece of craftsmanship. It is truly fantastic. Thank you so much. The only slight problem is that as it's a gift I now have to give it away. Ah well at least it's going to a good home and I can save my pennies to order my own in the future.
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Paul, I have received the Talisman, to say I am pleased with it would be a massive understatement. It is beautiful and fits my hand perfectly. I am so glad you recommended the mosaic pins as they really set the knife off against the wood.
The grind is perfect and level and the sharpness of the edge on such a thick stock is nothing short of amazing.
Thank you once again for the whole experience of buying it has been an absolute pleasure, can’t wait to get out in the woods and put it through its paces. Please feel free to use my comments on your website as a testimonial as I can’t say enough about how happy I have been with everything.
Kind Regards Rene Hawkes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul Knife arrived save and sound. What a fantastic piece of craftsmanship. It is truly fantastic. Thank you so much. The only slight problem is that as it's a gift I now have to give it away. Ah well at least it's going to a good home and I can save my pennies to order my own in the future.
Thanks again.
Kev Hello mate, the knife had its first outing this weekend. Worked a treat. Sorted all my firewood, feather sticks, tent pegs and pot holder no probs. Looks great too. Thanks again mate.
Keep up the good work! Also, I should buy some Eezox oil from you if possible.
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Finally had a chance to open the packaging to reveal the knife and I'm very impressed by looks and quality, and the feel in hand is perfect. I will definitely be recommending your work and your website, from all the websites I checked for handmade knifes yours was the one that draw my attention.
I already I have an eye for another knife to be commissioned by yourself so ill be in touch in the near future.
In the meantime Paul keep up the good work and take care.
Regards
Dylan Williams -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Paul,
Thank you knives have been received…….. Words from my father in laws mouth Wow they’re the dogs bollocks, they are very nice knives and he is over the moon with them. Thank you again
Regards
Will ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Frenchy, Parcel arrived nice and early - and very well packaged too. A truly awesome knife and a lovely bit of kit. Thanks for your labours and skill, they certainly show to their best in this piece of work.
I'll sign off now and get to know the new purchase.
Peter --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul,
Just got in to find my
knife set waiting for me. Absolutely stunning, love the variations
with the buffalo horn , what a craftsman !
Best Regards,
Paul. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paul - all received safe and sound. Superb work - a lovely heft to them.
Should make a great 40th present next month (well one of them will - I'm keeping the other two!).
Thank you.
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Hi Paul
Knife arrived safely, absolutely over the moon with it, it’s stunning. Have a few custom and semi custom knives but yours puts them in the dark – awesome. Now saving for the next one!
Many thanks. Kevan Godfrey
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I got the knife today :-)))))
It is WONDERFUL, I just sat and held it for a while before removing it from the sheath.
Thank you VERY, VERY much, it will be treasured.
Kindest regards Julie
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Hi Paul, just thought I'd let you know that after sitting here this morning like an expectant father in a maternity ward, the doorbell rang and it was the postman with a delivery from you. Like a child at Christmas I unwrapped the packaging to firstly reveal the sharpening rod and ferro rod set and was immediately completely blown away by the leatherwork. I've heard you say that sheaths aren't your thing Paul but let me tell you they are truly beautiful and I couldn't have wished for more. As for the knives I didn't know what to unwrap first I was almost shaking with excitement. I unwrapped the dartmoor and again the leatherwork was a work of art, the detail and colour and quality is amazing. The knife itself is just stunning. The handles work amazingly it was a great choice of wood and you've made what was historically a dull blade that was notorious for being a pig to sharpen like a razor. It's an amazing piece of craftsmanship. Into the beaver and shadow set and again my breath was taken away by the quality and the care and detail that went into them I am truly in love with these knives and will treasure them. I can't wait to get out into the woods and try them all out although at first I just want to sit and admire them for a while. I cannot thank you enough for your efforts and care that you've put into these along with the amazing level of customer service you've shown me. It's not an understatement to say that my expectations have been smashed out of the park. I've been in the outdoors industry a long time now and over recent years have seen a lot of people going on and on about Ben Orford. I've met the man, he's a really nice bloke and his knives are really nice and obviously well made, but I have to say without question that when it came to choosing a knife maker I have made the right choice and as mentioned before I hope you're better soon as, if you're up for it, I can see some more orders coming in 2014. I hope you can use this to encourage other people to use your services Paul. Thank you so much once again and I hope you have a great Christmas as you've just made mine. All the best from your now loyal customer for life. Craig Fordham
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I received the shadow, beaver set yesterday after the postman said that my door number was wrong so they had a little bit bother finding me. Any how Paul, I'm more than happy with the set, and I can tell by the quality and workmanship that you're a true reliable hobbyist. I would like to say sorry again for me being a bit mistrustful towards you in the beginning and I will have no problem dealing with you again in the future. In fact I did ask for the belt dangler so that all the leather work was matching which i never received. So if their is an extra charge for you to make me one would you let me know the cost. Thanks again, Graham ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paul - Hi,
My knife arrived safely.
Absolutely GREAT - what a fantastic piece of workmanship. To be quite honest it really worth double your charge. It feels very good in the hand with a really nice 'heft' - ooo and VERY sharp.
I love it and cannot wait to go out use it.
Many many thanks - Peter -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul , I received the knife yesterday before 1pm as you stated . Well , I am really chuffed to bits with it , I think you did a fantastic job on it . It's a gorgeous blade with an awesome handle that fits my hand just right . I have to say I have no idea how you fit a handle on to a stick tang type blade other than the rivet pin part . Perhaps one day I will go on a knife making course and learn some of these skills which are a bit of a mystery to me right now . Anyway that Thuya wood root does have a stunning grain/patina to it and really does do the damascus blade justice as its handle . As for the sheath , well its a work of art in my opinion . The mottling effect that you opted for was an inspired choice as it obviously makes for a great connection as a jacket for the beauty within so to speak . I can really appreciate the effort and meticulous attention to detail that you have applied to the making of this sheath as im a bit of an amateur leather worker myself but with no experince of knife sheath making . The detailing on the belt loop , the very tidy and strong stitching ,and the colouring of this sheath are all just beautifully realised overall so I couldn't be happier with your workmanship . I am not a knife collector and most likely wont ever be one ; up until now I have just been the owner of a couple of opinel knives which I make good use of , so to me although I have nothing much to compare your knife with , that is really neither here nor there as I really just wanted a one off knife that I could cherish for the rest of my days so to speak and hopefully with the right care and attention it will provide me with a lot of usage and be a wonder to behold at the same time . I can't say thank you enough for all your work on this knife , I love it and will look after it to the best of my abilities hopefully for a very long time . Well I will need to transfer some funds over to you , so I can send a cheque or make an electronic payment . Whatever suits you best . Please could you let me know the final amount that I owe you so that I can complete the transaction . Thanks so much for this knife , it's great . Hope to hear back soon, Henry . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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your knives on your website I was expecting perfection, but you
have exceeded my expectations by a mile. The handle is beautiful
and it fits my hand perfectly. It feels completely natural to
hold, and did I say it is beautiful?. The variations of colour
are just striking. And the sheath - its amazing. The quality of
it is so obvious. I love everything about it. You need to know
that I don't say these things lightly, I mean them and I believe
you are a genius to be able to produce such craftsmanship. I'm
almost afraid to use the knife - I'm tempted to just have it
mounted, put in a glass case and have it on display in my house. To put it in perspective, I bought a
SOG navy seal 2000 earlier this year. Your knife makes it look
like a cheap Christmas cracker toy. Thanks once again Paul. It is
everything I wanted and more. Very best regards Sean I hope it
all goes ok. I really am over the moon with the knife. I can't
adequately put into words how good it is. The quality is just on a
different plane to my normal world. Hi Paul. I received the knife yesterday. It
really is a beauty. I love the horn/white liner/mosaic pin
combination. The sheath is also stunning: I love the tooling.
Great work on the knife. Hi Paul, Just a short note to thank you very much
indeed for the Allrounder knife with the Ivory micarta scales. You
know well that i think your Bushcraft knives to be the best anyone
could purchase, and this knife just proves to me how right i am. The blade and build quality of this knife is outstanding. To say i am pleased with it is an understatement. I'm looking forward to using it and i'm sure it will perform well, in all that its required to do. Again i can't thank you enough. I'm well chuffed with this. Very Best Wishes Dave ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Thankyou Garry Ledger.
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hello paul, milles culpes to not answer
you before but the computer is not mine sorry, i have received the
knife without problem, thank you very much your work is so
beautifull it is a piece of art and the knife take a good place in
my hand i am so happy!!!! thank you very very much and continue like
this to make custumers happy like me; i appologie for not speaking
english very well and saying my emotions like i would like to tell
you thank you very much again.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Paul, Received knife in post today safe and sound many thanks, again another excellent knife i know you said the G10 isn't the easiest materials to use but the results are well worth it. the knife fits great in the hand and the sheath looks very classy. again many thanks hope you are enjoying the good weather i will keep in touch. Many thanks Vince --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Hi Paul,just recieved the knife,absolutely lovely!!!!! Thanks for your time and hard work,turned out great!! Not sure weather to use it or frame it!!! I see from your website youre not taking orders till next feb so il be in touch around march with a new project for you!! Hope you and yours have a lovely christmas and a happy new year!! Thanks again Paul,you've really come through and made me happy!! Cheers Scott ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul,
Dear Paul,
Hello, I received the knives and sheaths this afternoon. They are truly beautiful, I'm looking forward to using them. I appreciate all the work you have put into them. It obvious from the quality of the workmanship that this is not just a hobby for you but a labor of love. Thank you very much
Marlin
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Hi Paul Many thanks for a great job. The new knife
is far better that I could ever expected. As to my A wood knife,it
was a complete mess, when i sent it to you. But its back to new or
better.
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DL1 received!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Great knife Paul. I'm really happy with it. Looks and feels spot on.
Thank you,
Greg
Hello Paul, The Guardian arrived as you said. I didn't get a chance to get my hands on it straight away, but now that I have I can see why you had difficulty parting with it. It's safe to say it is now my favourite knife. I will use it with the care and respect that made it. I'd certainly be happy to own other items of yours, such as the fire/ sharpener papooses, leather sheaths and customised knife handles... Thank you very much indeed, Robert -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul,
Hi Paul Received the Papoose today and it is GREAT. Thank you so much I am sure that my wife will love it. Warm regards ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hello Paul
The knife arrived as you said and it looks
even better than the pictures you sent.
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Hi Paul Steve
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Hello Paul, The knife has arrived this morning and is a very difficult thing to put down as I am sure you will appreciate. It is fantastic, beautifully made with great care and attention to detail and a real work of art. I just know that my friend will love it and although I think it will be hard to part with in September, just as I am sure you feel an attachment to everything you make, the thought of the pleasure it will bring over the coming years is the important factor. I am sure he will pass it on to his son so that the whole thing will live on. Very many thanks for all your efforts I am very grateful and perhaps need to start thinking about one for me now!!
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Hi Paul
I received the knife this week, I had been traveling for work and did not have it in my possession until Friday. Thank you for a wonderful knife, I can see that it is your passion, truly beautiful and very comfortable in the hand. I will be putting it to use next week. Would it be okay to contact you for consulting and future bushcraft tool projects? Well, until the next time and again thank you. Regards Alexander Swain
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hi paul -thank you for the superb knife - i love it -- can you let me know the handle material -so i know -i have sent couple photos for your file also - really very grateful for a terrific job many regards peter
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Knife arrived
and it's everything that I had hoped for. Thank you so much Paul! You're
indeed a true craftsman and I appreciate the attention to detail. Thank you.
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Hi Paul,
Just wanted to drop you a note to say that I have received my knife and I am very happy with it. It looks amazing, it feels great in my hand and I spent some time cutting feather sticks with it over the weekend and it cuts wonderfully. You kept the back of the blade square close to the handle square so that I can use it with a fire steel. The sheath is great I like that you put my initials on it, very personal. I really love my knife. The photo on your website does not do it justice.
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Paul, the knife showed up today. I guess the lesson is that the USPS doesn't track registered mail and it may get here in 5 days or 30 days. I guess next time I will pay you the extra to ship the knife either Priority or Express. They normally take 5 business days and they track the package.
I wanted to mention that the knife is fantastic and it makes most knifes look like amateur hour. I own some very nice knives but this is at the top of the list and is one solid tool. I am looking forward to using it this summer while camping in our mountains. Thanks again and I will send you an update to let you know some of my experiences. Best Regards, -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul,
Knife arrived today safe and sound, you said you thought i would like the knife that is a big under statement i think it is an absolutely superb looking knife and the sheath is equally as good, the quality of the workmanship is amazing so thanks again for your hard work the only problem is how do you top such a great knife. Thanks again i am over the moon with knife Vince ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hello Paul I received both knives, well, where do I start? The Super Bushmaster, the sheath ah! black basketweave classic! reminds of old Bianchi pistol holsters.I must say I like the new ergonomic handle on the firesteel I think less likely to slip. I have knives from others makers with Micarta handles & I know its a laminate but I wasn't quite prepared for the patterns this would create with a 2 colour mix, I like it!! looking at the blade profile I like the fact that the tip has a slightly "blunter" profile cos if you are batoning through wood to create firewood or trying to romove large pieces of bark I think the last thing you want is a "needle point" out of sight waiting to catch you. Good looking comfortable in the hand & eminently usable overall it goes all the way up to 11 (movie reference there) The Talisman II not sure what the pattern on sheath is, but it works almost as well as basketweave produces a similar pattern I'm trying to think of a word to describe the Burl on the handle scales I think the best is "swirls" Very Nice, as the blade design for this is close to that of the Super Bushmaster all the previous comments apply (especially going up to 11) Yours as ever Bill Birch
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Just a quick note to say that I have received the Bushmaster knife safely and thank you. I am absolutely delighted, the Knife and sheath are top quality. The black Buffalo horn handle with the red liner and mosaic pins look fantastic, the sheath is very sturdy and a fantastic fit, but the knife itself is a ‘beauty’; great shape, weight and balance, with a really nice finish. I can’t wait to give it a good field test, although to honest it looks to nice to take it outside! J
Thanks again
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Hi Paul, Just a short email to say thank you for the Super Bushmaster knife that you recently made for me. It was delivered via special delivery the other day and upon opening the package, I was greeted by my new knife. I am really pleased with the end product and am glad that I followed the advice that you gave regarding the colour of the sheaf etc. as it all worked out really well and the end product is a stuning knife. Thank you again for your work and I look forward to practically using it in the field. Best regards
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Hi Paul, I received another excellent knife from you in today's post, I can tell by just looking at the knife you have put at lot of time and effort in to making such a unusual and great looking knife so again many thanks.
Vince.
P.S. Will keep in touch
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Hi Paul, hope you are doing well. Just received my knife about one hour ago,
it is fantastic, i almost hate to use it. It belongs in a display case on
the wall in my office, however you said it is to be used, i will try to do
that..also the sheath is more than i had expected, the detail is wonderful,
it really just completes the whole package....
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Hi Paul I received my Talisman & I can say I'm REALLY REALLY glad I opted for Mosaic Pins 'cos the contrast batween them & the black Buffalo Horn is amazing for such a small detail. I really like the sheath decorated but somewhat understated at the same time. I thinkt his knife deserves a phrase I have seen used in some American Knife Books, in that not saying there wasn't a lot of thought & hard work that went into it but that it has "an elegant simplicity". As you say this is the last of the original Talisman blades I think you can sit back & award yourself a self - satisfied glow because you have produced a beautiful hand filling warm to the touch piece of ART ! ! ! as usual Yours ever Bill
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Hi Paul, (Holland)
Just got back from shooting. Received knife. You've done a grand job my mate - can't put it down. Once again thanks.
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Hi Paul, I received another excellent knife from you in today's post, I can tell by just looking at the knife you have put at lot of time and effort in to making such a unusual and great looking knife so again many thanks.
Vince.
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Paul, just received the knife and firesteel... They're fantastic! A testament to your craftsmanship.
I'm really going to enjoy using them and they feel 'just right' in my hand too. Marvellous!
Once again a big thank you.
Nigel Garner
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Hi Paul, ---------------------------------------------------------- Paul I trust you are well, I received the knife on Saturday morning. I have to say the quality and craftsmanship of the knife is excellent. I am extremely please with the look and finish of the knife and I would be grateful if you would consider making me another in the future.
Please stay in touch.
My sincere thanks Andrew
Alright paul recieved the knife yesterday morning what a job youve done of it im very pleased with it there was three people who i chose to make my knife and your knives stood out ime glad i chose you to do it.what can i say im over the moon about it so much so im now saving for another one so you will be hearing from me soon thank you very much for all your hard work.Keep up the good work you will hear from me soon. paul. ---------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Frenchy,
Received new knife in post this morning many thanks, all way's have high expectations when waiting for a knife but when the knife arrives the style and quality all ways exceeds expectations, thank again for your hard work much appreciated. Hope your stay in hospital is a short one and are soon back fighting fit.
Many thanks Vince --------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul, Thanks so much for the lovely firesteel its so beautiful. You have done such a great job on it. Ill definatly be ordering something from you in the future. Hope you have a lovely Summer. Thanks again
Peter ---------------------------------------------------------------
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Paul!
HI FRENCHY,
HOPE THIS E-MAIL FINDS YOU WELL, RECEIVED THE SCANDI KNIFE YOU MADE FOR ME TODAY, AGAIN ANOTHER EXCELLENT KNIFE JUST THE RIGHT SIZE & SHAPE SO THANK YOU VERY MUCH, YOU REALLY HAVE A TALENT FOR KNIFE MAKING. HOPEFULLY IN THE NEW YEAR I COULD TALK YOU INTO MAKING ANOTHER KNIFE BUT FOR NOW HOPE YOU HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR ONCE AGAIN THANKS VERY MUCH. VINCE
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Hi Paul
Just opened the Shadow knife you sent me and..... wow just wow!
It’s amazing and completely perfect, I love the detail in the sheath and the handle fits perfectly into my hands thank you so much for doing that for me!
Would I be able to ask you for another knife?? My best friend is about to join the Royal Marine Commando’s after finishing university and I would like to send him off with something special and one of your knives would be great!
I was thinking of spending about £100, do you have any ideas?
Thank you again
Martyn -------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul,
Just to let you know I got my knife back yesterday which you sharpened for me, you've done an excellent job. I could see just from looking at it that it was very sharp and was even more impressed when I came to use it.
Many Thanks
Liam Brighty.
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Hi Paul the new Leuku arrived
safely, once I'd unpacked it I must admit I spent some time just
"looking" at it, then I got round to "handling" it the balance is
absolutely superb to my mind (although heavier) much better for my
hands than a traditional Leuku. I doubt very much I will want see any
more Purpleheart handle scales I think you could say I've flogged that
theme within an inch of it's life, but there's one thing you can
definitely say, there will be NO argument over which is MY
cutlery!!!!! Can't wait to try it on something I'm betting "the
definition of sharp" according to Frenchy means it'll go straight
through. Yours as ever Bill
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Hello Paul
Hello Paul -------------------------------
Hello Paul, Had a really good look at the knife. Thank you very much for the Talisman knife. A great skill and gift you have making these. It's definitely the best I have ever owned. Regards, Mike ---------------------- Paul, I did receive the knives. I apologize for not letting you know sooner. We left town the day they arrived and did not have access to the internet. Then when we returned my computer died. At last everything is back to normal. Anyway, the knives are beautiful and the sheaths too. Thanks for your hard work. I think the firesteels turned out really nice, I've never had them match the knife. I have to use one of the knives soon just to get used to using it. I haven't given them to my sons yet, but I'm sure they will appreciate them. I will check your website occasionally to see what you are making. Thank you again. Regards, Andrew Crowley ------------------------------------ Hi, Just to say thank you very much. Your workmanship is wonderful. Sorry I have not replied earlier. Just to say thank you so very much, again. Hope to deal with you again. Paul -----------------------------------
Paul you beauty Thanks for making a fantastic set for me ,it looks great in antler
cheers walter ------------------------- Hello Paul, received the Talisman on Saturday morning and it is superb. The cocobolo scales are magnificent and you have done a great job on the sheath. A stunning knife, thank you so much. Kind regards Brian ------------------------- Hey Paul! Please ignore the earlier message - my neighbour has just delivered the knife to me and it is fantastic !! words cannot describe how happy i am with it and it proves what a craftsman you really are!! Once again many thanks - Mark. --------------------------- Dear Paul, Thank you very much. Your beautiful knife arrived today safe and sound. It is a thing of beauty, well worth waiting for. It is so much more substantial than I expected and the Damascus patterning is beautiful. I cannot thank you enough for the repeated effort you have put into the creation of my knife. It will be a treasured and well used piece of the knife makers art. I could not be more pleased. Christian ------------------------------ Hi Paul
About an hour ago I got one the nicest surprises I've ever had - brought by the postman!
I see what you mean not about the original sheath being usable by either hand - but I am so blown away by the knife and British sheath that I haven't thought much about it.
I took a bit of a flyer on the knife because you obviously cannot be sure it will feel right until you hold it. I have small hands and whilst it does not sit well in my right hand it really could have been tailor made for my left.
To quote you "it is arguably the best knife you could possibly own". I'm not arguing - I'm delighted. Thank you for ending a 40 year quest for a knife I am 100% happy with. It is already on my belt and will stay there.
It would be wrong not to use such a fine tool for the purpose for which it was made - so use it I will -probably every day.
Thanks again Best regards John ---------------------------------------------------------- Hi Paul. I received this knife this morning. It is everything you said it would be and then some, and I have to say at a very reasonable cost. It simply oozes quality and you are clearly a master craftsman, thank you so much. ------------------------------ Hi Paul I collected the knife from the post office this morning and what a fantastic piece of equipment it is. It is a privilege to own a such a piece of workmanship and I cant wait for my next trip to put it to work. Thanks so much for all the effort and skill put in to making it. Would love your advise on maintaining it correctly if poss. and look forward to dealing with you again soon as I would love a thumb stick. Best wishes and look forward to hearing from you. Thanks Again. Ron ------------------------------ Hello Paul, Great knife and the handle is such a perfect fit. Beautiful again, Thank you very much. Take Care Mike ------------------------------ Paul, got the knife back today and I am very happy! The new sheath looks amazing and the blade has cleaned up nicely! I'll try to take better care of it this time! Cheers, Andy S. ------------------------------- Hi Paul,
just to let you know the finished knife arrived in the post this morning. It look s really great, good looks and really solid construction. I really like the sheath as well and matching firestick. All in all a great combination and really worth waiting for. I'm really please with the result.
I'm glad I made the choice of horn for the handle , it's got a great feel to it, and the red really sets the whole off nicely. I'm sure I 'm going to get a number of people asking where I got it and I will of course be giving them your name
I'm looking forward to trying it out at the weekend. Thank you very much for all your contact over the last few months. I really appreciate your hard work.
Regards
David
p.s. this email has taken a while to write as I keep having to stop typing to pick the knife up and look at it! ------------------------------- Paul, what can i say, im absolutely made up, two beautiful knives that will get years of use, im really taken with both knives and i know that the antler one will go down well with my daughter, its been an absolute pleasure in dealing with you and for that alone you are to be commended, i would have no hesitation in recommending you to family or friends, i may be in touch in the future for a larger knife, take care , and have a good time over the festive period, Andy c. ------------------------------- Dear Paul The knives arrive today just as you promised. I am very impressed with the quality of the workmanship. I could not have wanted better handles for the blades, and the sheaths are a very good match for each style. One knife (the small Bowie) has already found a home as an early Christmas present for my wife, who is a keen hunter. One question - is the thong on the sheath for decoration, to attach the knife to the sheath, to attach the sheath to your leg or for some other purpose? I know that you are going into hospital soon, so please accept my best wishes for a speedy recovery. I will keep an eye open for further blades and I am sure we will find new projects to work on in the New Year. Regards David ------------------------------- Dear Paul Yes, the knives were waiting for me when I got back to the office this morning - very nice pieces, as usual. Regards David ------------------------------- Hi Paul, just to let you know that my knife has arrived safely, well what can I say! I knew it would be special but Paul it is a work of art, I am so pleased with it that I dont know where to start to tell you what I'm feeling. It fits my hand perfectly as though it were an extension of my arm, you've probably heard it before but you are a Genius Paul. I'm so glad that I sold the knives that I was selling to you and did'nt accept the higher offers, and the reason I did that was because you were the only one who offered me their condolences, and that meant a great deal to me. I'm glad that I went for the Bearing steel, it's unbelievable and the sheath and firesteel I just cant believe how lucky I am to own such a creation, you should feel really proud Paul I know I would if I had created it. Theres only one problem Paul ! what ever I make in the future is going to be overshadowed by this knife, you certainly have raised the bar when it comes to quality. Well Paul I'll sign off now but before I do I'd just like to say thankyou so much you've made me a very happy man, take good care of yourself, your good friend Paul --------------------------------------- Hi Paul, The knife arrived safe & sound yesterday, thank you. It is beautiful! It is also a very good weight and has good balance. Both the steel and the timber are stunning and yet the knife also feels very usable. My dad will love it. I am really grateful to you for making me such a beautiful object, you must be very proud. When I want my own knife I'll let you have my details. I'm left handed but other than that it's very tempting to want the same knife as my dad's. We'll talk about it soon. I'll also be in touch after March 17th to without doubt pass on my dad's appreciation to you.
Kind regards,
Darren ----------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul, Just wanted to say a massive thanks!. The sheaths are both fantastic and given that I didn't really have a specific brief for you, you've done an absolutely amazing job - THANKS! I'll be back, once I've saved a few pennies, to ask you to make a custom knife for me. I've got the idea in my head already. So, thanks again, and I'll be mentioning you to my many friends in the combatives community.
Kind regards
Stuart ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hiya, Hiya, recieved the combo this morning, and
posted the money too. Hopefully be with you by Monday morning. Im
very pleased with the combo, its another example of the quality of
your work.
Hi Paul,
The knife arrived today, the envelope was waiting for me on the kitchen table when I got home from work and I could not wait to open it. Before I got the bobble rap off I could feel the weight,and when I saw it I was just amazed its fantastic Iam so pleased. The colour and shape of the sheath are just right, the handle fits in my hand and feels really good, I love the pattern on the handle and the red liner looks just right. Iam so pleased with it Paul thank you very very much. Hope to correspond with you again in the future.
Thank You Again,
Richard Tuck ---------------------------------------------------------
Hi Paul
I have just this very minute returned home from a skiing holiday. The first thing I did was to open the envelope with my knife in it. The second is to send you this mail thanking you for a first class job on my old knife. Paul you really cannot imagine how much this knife means to me - it was my very first serious knife and has been around in the bottom of drawers - tool boxes etc. for the past 40 years. It really is uplifting to see it in such a good condition and in a grand sheath as well. It now has pride of place next to the old whitby original bowie. And thanks for the leather strop - I will let you know how I get on. Unforunately I don't have any more knives which would benefit from your attention. Paul - many thanks. Graham
FEEDBACK VIA E-BAY BEFORE THEY SCUPPERED KNIFE SALES! Wonderful - even better than the photos - a real craftsman ! Thanks Really lovely item-great ebay experience Fisrt class craftmanship, highly recommended, Thanks Paul. great service exellent knife will be using again and recomending to others!!! Once again another work of art by Frenchie Great E-baying experience fantastic craftsmanship and a real gentleman - cheers Frenchy! This is a lovely knife,description was great.Packaged well and prompt delivery A true honourable gentleman and a craftsman. A pleasure to buy from. Great communication, very smooth transaction, lovely piece of craftsmanship Quite exquisite, absolutely delighted with this stunning knife and sheath+extras fantastic service, fantastic product, highly recommended truly lovely, better than I'd hoped for. Very helpful. many thanks Item over & above my expectations brilliant experience AAA+++ Absolutely stunning piece Nice person to trade with AAA++++ Simply gorgeous work. Wonderful item - peerless attention from Frenchy. Superb Beautiful item, brilliant and friendly comms What a fantastic knife maker.Genuinly nice person to deal with.Top quality Knife Knife arrived promptly .. Beautiful work ** Thank You !! Fantastic item, wonderfully crafted, can't recommend highly enough. Brilliant mindblowing!! you've made someone very happy . thankyou so much!! recieved your knife today its absolutly stunning its been a pleasure paul Gorgeous knife. Superb craftsmanship. What a fantastic Knife.It is a masterpiece of quality.Buy from this man. A++ Absolutely superb item, great seller, great quality - words are not enough!!!!!! |
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TRADING POSSIBILITIES
I'm a proper knife enthusiast as I don't just make knives, I collect them as well. Although I've just about got together most of the knives I've been interested in acquiring, there's always room for the odd interesting specimen! I know that I should stop collecting knives and instead start downsizing my sizeable collection, but I find it ever so hard to part with anything! I don't specialise in any particular type or brand of knife, albeit that Puma knives dominate in my collection and in type, Bowies, very large ones, dominate. Basically if I come across or am offered something that I find interesting, I'll try and make a fair and mutually beneficial deal.
Here's the deal. I'm quite happy to consider a 'trade' against any of my knives for any knife that might appeal to me. So, if you would like one of my knives and have a knife that you would like me to consider as part of a trade-in deal, just get in touch and let me have the details and some photos of the item.
That's it. You can contact me with details on - *x*paul*x*aka*x*frenchy*x*@*x*talk*x*xtalk.*x*net ((Please remove the *X* where it appears - this is to hopefully fool email addresses collecting Robots). Please make sure you put 'Frenchys Website Communication' in the e-mail's Subject heading or otherwise your e-mail could end up in the 'Spam Bin'.
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