Knife Design
"Form follows function - that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union."
Frank Lloyd Wright
There are a lot of fantastic and wonderful knives in the world today, many of which are designed with the sole purpose of catching one's eye. They have added bits and pieces here and there which give an air of functionality, but most often only hinder it. Clint Bova, maker of fine handcrafted bamboo fly rods puts it like this:
"I often use
the term “Mr. Potato Head” when I look at a fly rod, firearm,
automobile, etc... that have both features and functions that are
unintentional adaptations and lack harmony."
Here at Spring Creek Knife Works, we produce cutlery with excellent fit and finish, but the beauty is in the ultimate useability of the knife itself.
The signature design of the SCKW fixed blade knife, which is translated into four different size models, is the result of several years of research and development. The handle's ergonomic shape provides a comfortable grip in any position, and the blade angle the right amount of leverage for the most demanding cutting tasks. The drop point blade's fine point is suited to fine detail work and the sweep of the edge will handle all of your slicing chores.
Construction
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
Leonardo da Vinci
Simplicity and strength are the core elements of the construction of our knives. Full tang blades of tough, edge holding steels, weather resistant handle materials, stainless steel pins, and industrial strength epoxy are combined into a heavy duty yet precise cutting tools.
Blade Material
(S)=Standard AISI 5160 Steel Or O1 Tool Steel
(D)=Random Pattern Damascus
Handle Material
Natural Woods
Cocobolo
Curly Maple
Osage Orange
Brazilian Roswood
Quilted American Elm
American Black Walnut
Bocote
Louro Preto
Others available upon request (extra charges may apply, please call or email for a quote)
Engineered Wood
Camo Dymondwood
Black and Walnut Dymondwood
Cocobolo Dymondwood
Other colors available upon request
Synthetics
Micarta (Various Colors)
G10 (Various Colors)