Author Topic: Marvin Poole Knives (Read 1476 times)

wolfspirit · « **on:** January 26, 2005, 12:00:32 PM »

Hello Everyone,

I'm new to this forum but it's about one of my favorite topics so I thought I would jump in :-) My favorite knife is custom made with a stag handle. Has anyone heard of or own a Marvin Poole knife? I have what is called a bird and trout knife but is actually great for anything outdoors. I take it with me camping. He has a website up now just in case anyone is curious. It's http://www.sagecreek1.com

Joel · « **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2005, 07:14:42 AM »

Interesting to see that he uses 440C as his steel and at what is considered a lower Rockwell than usual. Normal "optimized" Rockwell for 440C being 58, rather than the 55-57 he uses. My first handmade that I used on deer was 440C and I liked it; it was probably around the same hardness as he uses. I could completely do a deer with it(gutting, skinning, dis-jointing, butchering) before it needed to be sharpened. Takes a nice high polish that you can't get with 154CM/ATS-34. Nice looking blades.

Joel · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2005, 07:15:25 AM »

Interesting to see that he uses 440C as his steel and at what is considered a lower Rockwell than usual. Normal "optimized" Rockwell for 440C being 58, rather than the 55-57 he uses. My first handmade that I used on deer was 440C and I liked it; it was probably around the same hardness as he uses. I could completely do a deer with it(gutting, skinning, dis-jointing, butchering) before it needed to be sharpened. Takes a nice high polish that you can't get with 154CM/ATS-34. Nice looking blades.

wolfspirit · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2005, 09:03:03 AM »

Hello Joel,

Marvin said he liked that rockwell hardness the best because it holds it edge much longer. I like how good the knife fits into my hand, plus the mirror polish finish on the blade.

Will52100 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2005, 08:26:50 AM »

I haven't heard of him, but just looking at his site those are some good looking knives, and some real working patterns, not to mention very reasonably priced.