| A knife that will stand up to the tests of time, and last you a lifetime. |
| 125 layer Damascus drop point skinner w/20,000 year old mammoth tooth handle/scales, mosaic pins, file worked and custom sheath. OAL is 6 3/4" with 2 3/4" cutting edge. $550.00 |
| 125 layer Damascus drop point skinner blade with exhibition grade California Buckeye burl and mammoth ivory scales, brass accent spacer, mosaic pins, file worked and custom leather sheath. $500.00 |
| 125 layer stainless San Mai Damascus, Marcian Measure Birch burl scales w/ mammoth ivory bolsters, mosaic pins, file worked, custom leather sheath. OAL 7 3/4", cutting edge 3 5/8". $350.00 |
| 125 layer Damascus in a twist pattern, scales are Marcian Measure Birch burl w/ mammoth ivory bolsters, mosaic inlay, mosaic pins, file worked and custom sheath. OAL is 7" with cutting edge of 2 3/4". $350.00 |
| 125 layer Damascus in twist pattern, figured Desert Ironwood scales w/ brass accent spacer, double thorny vine file work, mosaic pins, custom leather sheath. OAL is 7" with 3 3/8" cutting edge. $275.00 |
| 125 layer San Mai Damascus blade, buckeye burl w/brass accent spacer and honey horn bolsters, mosaic pins, file worked. OAL is 7 5/8" with 3 1/2" cutting edge. $300.00 |
| 125 layer San Mai Damascus, highly figured coco bolo, brass accent spacer, onyx bolsters, brass tang spacers, mosaic pins, climbing thorny vine file work. OAL is 7 5/8 with 3 1/2" cutting edge. $325.00 |
| 125 layer Damascus in twist pattern, drop point blade, jade scales w/onyx bolsters, 3 layer tang spacers, mosaic pins, diamond pattern file work. OAL is 7 1/2" with 3" cutting edge. $300.00 |
| 125 layer San Mai Damascus in random pattern, jade scales, onyx inlay w/brass accent spacers, brass tang spacers, accented filework, mosaic pins. OAL is 7 5/8" with 3 1/2" cutting edge. $300.00 |
| 125 layer Damascus in twist pattern, Martian Measure Birch burl (dyed emerald green) scales, brass tang spacers, accented double thorn climbing vine file work, mosaic pins. OAL is 7" with 3" cutting edge. $275.00 |
| 125 layer Damascus in twist pattern, highly figured buckeye burl scales (can you see the spiderweb in them?), mosaic pins, diamond pattern file work. OAL is 7" with 3" cutting edge. $275.00 |
| Hello, my name is Dan Grubaugh. I am the sole owner and knife maker of Private Collections Custom Knives. I specialize in high quality, hand crafted custom knives that are highly collectible, yet rugged and durable enough to withstand years of use in the field. I use only the highest quality handle materials and blade steels available in today's market. It does cost more to do so, but when completed, the result is an heirloom quality knife that will provide many years of service and will be a special heirloom to pass down to future generations! I got started in the knife business not by making knives, but by hand engraving them. One particular customer had asked me to do some engraving for him. He also asked if I could change the scales (handles) on the knife. I told him that I had not ever re-scaled a knife, but thought that I could do a "satisfactory job" if he really wanted it done. When it was finished, the fella came and picked it up and was ecstatic! He said "you ought to be making knives!" Well, that got things started and here I am today! I use many different materials for the scales with my favorite materials being 20,000 year old fossilized woolly mammoth tooth, mammoth ivory, pre-ban elephant ivory and exotic wood burls! I also like to use reconstituted gemstone such as onyx, jade, charoite (Russian Lavender), turquoise and bloody jasper. My favorite blade steels to use are Damascus, which is made up of multiple layers of steels such as 1095 and 15n20 nickel steel which creates some beautiful patterns. It is not limited to just those two steels, but they are some of the most commonly used. For the stainless blades, I prefer 440c high carbon steel. All of my knives are hardened to a RC of 57-60. This ensures that they will keep and hold a good edge, but can still be sharpened at home or by the owner......you won't have to send it out to be resharpened! Custom orders are always welcome and I usually have several knives on hand that are for sale. Please feel free to contact me with questions or custom orders by phone or email. Thanks for checking out my knives and I look forward to doing business with you! Best Regards, Dan Grubaugh Private Collections Custom Knives PH. 989-834-2680 email dgrub41565@aol.com |
