Midtech wayfarer 247 folding knife, light blasted olamic cutlery the wayfarer was olamic cutlerys first venture into folding knives. Olamic cutlery knives buy olamic at knivesandtools. Since that time, they have more than delivered on their commitment to the quality, functionality, and specialization of their blades. If you are a knife knut to any real degree you have a list of knives in your head that you eventually plan on getting around to trying out. Olamic began with fixed blades and expanded into folders in 20.
On sale and ready to ship 1 to 30 of 1275 results on. You immediately recognize the spearpoint blade as one designed by him. Knifemaker bob terzuola has been called the father of the tactical folding knife. They specialize in high carbon vanadium damascus steel. Mint robert terzuola custom m18 battle guard fixed blade combat knife in s30v steel rare. Olamic tactical are 100% made in america high end folding knives. Crusader forge trident knives by maciej szczerbiak windy. See a knife you really want, but cant shell out the cash all at once. Olamic cutlery is a brand of high quality, fully handmade knives hand crafted by artisan knife makers in russia. Olamic cutlery is a familyrun business based in mountain view, california.
Came across this book while browsing for bob terzuola work and after i bought one of the production knives of his design and really liked it. After all, he wrote incredibly popular books about quality knives, but more. Olamic cutlery wayfarer compact flipper, zirconium bolsters. It was designed by custom knifemaker mike vagnino and the original 4 model couldnt have been a better jumping off point. Olamic cutlery ugly skinner with damascus blade olamic cutlery ugly skinner with. Olamic is a young company, started by its founder who grew up around, fishing and hunting in northwestern russian forests of karelia. This book details everything from the basic definition of a tactical folder to the. Every knife comes with an authenticity certificate and are sought after by collectors.
When you hear people say that bob terzuola literally wrote the book on tactical folding knives, he really did. They began with damascus fixed blades made in russia and as the brand grew they expanded into folders made in the usa. It was a very well balanced, fast, strong tactical folder with beautiful lines and an extremely comfortable feel. Olamic cutlery is a real californian family company. Choose from kitchen knives to pocket knives, outdoor, camping, and survival knives. Mkm knives from italy, made by mikita knives and tools. Its founder, eugene solomonik, started the company in 2010 with the goal of offering usable, custom, handmade knives at a. Olamic cutlery s custom knives are beautiful pieces of art that radiate elegance. Each knife is made in three different stages, each by a specialist. Its founder, eugene solomonik, started the company in 2010 with the goal of offering usable, custom, handmade knives at a fair price. Olamic cutlery is a young brand of hunting, semicustom, and damascus pocket knives. All the items youll find here are instock and ready to ship.
Beautiful custom knives from olamic cutlery and olamic tactical at great prices. There is also a chapter on timesaving tips all knifemakers can use. Olamic cutlery is a familyowned and operated knife company that started in 2010 in california. When you hear people say that bob terzuola literally. In 1979, terzuola began making knives and joined the knifemakers guild in 1981on an endorsement from bob loveless.
With lots of different blade and handle finish options it may be hard to choose but no matter which version you get youll be getting topoftheline performance, fit and finish. To build these folders at a world class level they brought in abs mastersmith michael vagnino and built up a small facility in visalia, ca. Terzuola is an american knife maker who popularized the type of knife known as the. Included with the knife is a custom inpocket leather sheath matching the rich dark wood cocobolo scales. One of the most appealing models in this first collection of mkm knives is the mkm clap, a by lionsteel produced edc gentlemans knife with a 7. Crkt terzuola hwy rescue knife 2065, bob terzuola design.
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Their goal is to employ lessons from the rich history of mans oldest tool and modern knife technology to provide a superior product both for utility and collecting. Utility is always the main factor in my designs as a knife should be perfectly useful and comfortable in a variety of positions and cutting situations. We are a familyowned and operated knife company that started in 2010 in california. Limited editions olamic custom knives olamic cutlery. Mora knives mkm knives ohta knives ontario olamic cutlery opinel. In a sea of samesame midtechs, olamic took the titanium slab framelock flipper and did something with it. Showing 1 17 of 17 items specials no special products at this time. Fixed blades folding knives busker rainmaker soloist swish wayfarer wayfarer 247 wayfarer. Bob terzuola has also authored articles about tactical knives and knifemaking for blade. Home knives hand carved series folding knives fixed blades halloween editions build build assistant half baked builds inlay builds build your. Mkm knives is one of the most exciting announcements to emerge from the italian knife world this year. During the process of first building carved pieces and using 2400 series gunkote to colorize them we of course had the idea of comic book heroes and villains. Olamic cutlery makes premium pocket knives with some of the best materials available today.
The blade floats open smoothly which is to be expected from the craftsmanship of mr. This was his first tactical folding knife, although he also makes it with nontactical materials. Everyday carry folding knives including various types such as linerlock knives, framelock knives, buttonlock knives, keychain knives, axis lock knives, etc. Many custom tactical knifemakers have his book in their shop, and highly value his opinions and designs.
Olamic cutlery wayfarer with custom juma scales olamic cutlery wayfarer with custom. Bob terzuola liner lock d2 blade titanium handle rare. This book details everything from the basic definition of a tactical folder to the final polishing as the knife is finished. Olamic cutlery was founded in 2010 by russian native eugene solomonik with the desire to provide the knife community with high quality fixed blades made of premium materials at affordable prices. Crusader forge knives are custom tools designed and handmade by maciej szczerbiak, a custom knifemaker since 1996. Weve teamed up with countycomm again to bring another limited exclusive. Olamic cutlery gambit carved copper olamic cutlery gambit carved copper. Buy olamic cutlery from the original and largest online catalog of cutlery. Olamic cutlery olamic began with fixed blades and expanded into folders in 20. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. This time its our wayfarer 247 model with the addition of three distinct fullers in. And thanks for indulging me for the crazy oped responses. Swish flipper the olamic tactical swish is an elegant and sweeping titanium frame lock flipper with style to spare.
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The best place to find and buy the perfect knife, gear, accessories, and more. Originally they started out by making topquality custom knives, but gradually olamic made the transition towards the more affordable midtechs. Upon graduation in 1967 he went to panama as a peace corps trainer and later became a jade carver and gemologist in the motagua river valley, guatemala. They have partnered with abs mastersmith michael vagnino and built up a small facility in visalia, ca. The attention to detail and precision comes by way of hand crafted technique paired with the latest in technology to ensure the modern tactical folder reaches its maximum potential. Olamic cutlery midtech wayfarer 247 stealth flipper 3. Terzuola has authored a book about the design of tactical knives which was updated and expanded in the 2019 edition.