Sub-Hilt

Pushbutton · Post by **Pushbutton** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 9:48 pm

Here are example's of my favorite fixed blades.

http://robertsoncustomcutlery.com/love27.htm

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/attac ... id=2247488

http://www.robbrownknives.com/view_cata ... e74804686d

PB

Teddy · Post by **Teddy** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 10:09 pm

So good ya want us to see 'em twice huh??

It's lack of patience y'a know.... the long delay gets to ya and ya hit the button again...

I've nuked the twin....

All the best
Teddy

P.S. ... nice knife.

Pete-UK · Post by **Pete-UK** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 1:02 am

I like the first 1

.........but then again........I like the 2nd 1 too !!!...............no ......the third ones the best 1

..........come 2 think of it they all l@@k the same

........the only bad thing about them is the price tag

...........Cheers Pete-UK

Pushbutton · Post by **Pushbutton** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 1:21 am

Pete they are all variations of Loveless'es Big Bear. Which is my all time favorite but couldn't find a pic. Maker by the name of Parker Bob I think makes gorgeous subbies in the loveless tradition as does Llyod Pendleton. Its a classic style that will always be with us like the Italian. Made correctly you don't even notice your holding one. The fit is perfect and just feels like an extension of your hand and are as fast as lightening. Made wrong and you feel like your holding a lead weight in your hand

PB

Razor_54 · Post by **Razor_54** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 1:52 am

I also love the Loveless Bear classic. Don't have one but own the Cold Steel version. A great hunter for the price and the sub hilt prevents any accidental contact with the blade.

Pete-UK · Post by **Pete-UK** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:14 am

I totaly agree with u Pushbutton on your choice

..........1 photo would have been enough 2 sell it 2 me

..........she's a stunner

...........I don't think I'll ever get 2 own 1 ........but I think I know what you mean about the feel of the knife

.........u get what u pay 4 at the end of the day

..........(imagine an auto version of the same knife).......in our dreams

...........Cheers Pete-UK

BennytheBlade · Post by **BennytheBlade** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:17 am

Martin and Brown are tops in my book.
Sub hilts are one of the few knives that I have kept up w/ over time.
And I of course cant help but add brads one and only

Mr. De Leon (another Texan) makes a good one too

Pete-UK · Post by **Pete-UK** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:24 am

That's an idea

...........What about a "Sub Hilt" auto.....!!".......sounds good 2 me....are there any out there ???.......if not.........why ???........Pete-UK

Pushbutton · Post by **Pushbutton** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 3:30 am

Benny
The top one looks like an awesome fighter. I only posted fast there are so many beautiful ones out there.

Razor 54: Lynn Thompson took Bob Loveless classic and designed his subbie. I am not sure if Bob had a deal or lynn just cloned it.
Walter Brend also makes a combat Sub hilt and his grinds are fantastic although I believe his daughter now grinds his blades.
PB

Razor_54 · Post by **Razor_54** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 4:47 am

PB, i beleive that Cold Steel has copied a lot ot the master knifer makers, from what i have seen on their cd.
Another fine example of a sub hilt from Jot Khalsa.

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 6:47 am

Jot Singh Khalsa is a little weird, and TALENTED beyond belief

Pushbutton · Post by **Pushbutton** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 7:15 pm

Jot was a neighbor of mine for awhile when he lived in Dorchester,Mass (How about that Moe) he now lives about a 1/2 hour away. He is a real nice guy and his knives are flawless. He started as Jewlery maker which is why his knives are so arty. He is usual at the local shows and believe me you can't miss him. Norm Bardsley, Jot and Jim Siska have tables side by side.
PB

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 11:15 pm

Pushbutton wrote:Jot was a neighbor of mine for awhile when he lived in Dorchester,Mass (How about that Moe) he now lives about a 1/2 hour away. He is a real nice guy and his knives are flawless. He started as Jewlery maker which is why his knives are so arty. He is usual at the local shows and believe me you can't miss him. Norm Bardsley, Jot and Jim Siska have tables side by side.
PB

I knew he started doing jewlery and his talent is almost unbelievable

[The last time I knew he still livid in Mass, nice to hear he still does].

Now, about subhilts! Not the best for hunting. Flip 'em over [like for skinning] and there are LOTS of more comfortable designs. ANY kind of reverse grip leaves a lot to be desired

Even as a "fighter" quick changes in grip are a joke. If point forward, blade down, is all you do, they are the best there is [by a long shot]

Pushbutton · Post by **Pushbutton** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 12:26 am

Al
Yeah Jot lives in Millis which is near Foxboro Stadium. I was waiting for someone to come up with the negatives about subbies to bad it was you meaning I wanted to see if anyone else caught them I knew you would. Everything you say is true especially about quick changeover and they are not a hunter they are there own seperate entitiy kind of like an Italian Switchblade but they are beautiful looking regardless. Getting back to fast change I have a custom Pat Crawford fighter made in 1973 the profile is exactly like the subbie but it has no sub-hilt. It's light and fast and nothing clumsy about it. I don't think Crawford has made any fixed blades for 20 years now except special orders. Alot of makers offer the same knife as there sub-hilt but without it and collectors buy both. Like us buying the same switch but one has blond and the other dark horn. Cept the customs are a tad bit more dinero.
PB

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 1:45 am

This is the closest I have come to making or owning a subhilt. It has some but not all of the limitations

If I ever find a real bargain on a subhilt I'll grab it. Just so I can say I have one

[This one only works well with a recurve blade.]

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