THE BEAVER & SHADOW COMBO

A traditional Brit Bushcrafter knife set

 

 

 

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The design concept behind the Beaver and Shadow knife set is a simple one - small knife for small tasks and large knife for larger tasks in the traditional British style of Bushcraft knife..

 

Both knives are loosely based on the Woodlore bushcraft knife design, so they'll make for very usable knives in a variety of outdoor pursuits.

 

The specifications are as follows:

 

Shadow - Large knife

Overall length - 226mm

Cutting edge - 110mm

Blade thickness - 4mm

 

Beaver - Small knife

Overall length - 190mm

Cutting edge - 75mm

Blade thickness - 3mm

 

Both knives are made from certified British AISI 01 Tool Steel.

 

I make up these knives either individually or together as a set. The set can either be carried in a Piggyback style sheath or in two separate sheaths according to personal preferences.

 

 

EXAMPLES OF BEAVER SHADOW KNIFE SETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Shadow's Sheath is a standard British type with Firesteel loop, while the Beaver's sheath is a neck sheath, but can also be worn on the belt. 

 

 

 

 

 

This set in Black Buffalo horn with Mosaic pins belongs to D. Wallbank and this is what he had to say:

Hi Paul,
Received the Shadow/Beaver set that you made for me today, They looked good in the pictures on the website but they are absolutely fantastic in the flesh and the sheath is superb as well. I could not be more pleased with them and would like to thank you for your superb workmanship it has been a pleasure to deal with you and I would like to think that  all being well I could order another knife in the not to distant future. Thank you.
David.
 

 

 

SHADOW / BEAVER SET +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A full matching Shadow / Beaver set including Firesteel and Ceramic Sharpening rod in separate leather pouch.

 

 

 

This Desert Ironwood handled set bound for the USA comes with a Piggyback Sheath and two individual Sheaths plus three matching Firesteels. The request was for plain workmanlike Sheaths, which in this case take nothing away from the knives.

 

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

 

 

This Bubinga/Antler combination handled set turned out very nice indeed and the response was very favourable, which pleased me no end.

 

Hi Paul,

 

I have received the Knives. I am so pleased with the brilliant job you have done. 

Thank you for the care information.

Thank you again.

 

Stephanie

 

 

MY OWN BEAVER SHADOW SET

 

 

This is my own Beaver Shadow set with a nicely figured Wenge handle over red fibre liners pinned with three Mosaic pins. The Sheath is of the Piggy Back style with a standard belt loop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note that as these knives are individually hand made, all measurements stated must be considered as approximate and some minor variations from blade to blade and knife to knife are to be expected as no two knives are ever the same!

 

Also... Handles made from natural materials will often vary in form and finish, especially in the case of Burl wood, antler and horn. Moreover, minor voids and other irregularities are inherent in natural materials and such imperfections are what gives knives there unique look and character.