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I
recieved a hunting knife from Garth about 5 years ago. I use it
for everything from skinning dead calves, cutting twine from the
bales and skinning deer when I go hunting. I keep it in the truck
so it's always at hand should I need it.
-Gary Nickel, Borden, Saskatchewan
I
am a trapper, and 2 years ago I asked Garth if he would make me
a custom beaver skinner. He did and it's exactly what I wanted.
If he took a bunch to a trapper's convention he would sell out easily.
-Martin Senneker, Vauxhall, AB
I
asked Garth if he could make a knife from titanium. He honestly
replied that he did not know and checked into it for me. The end
result was a custom TANTO with a titaniaum blade, nickel silver
guard and butt cap, and an ebony handle at half the price I expected
to pay.
-Craig, High River, AB
I
recieved a beautiful hunter/tactical knife from Garth many years
ago. The truth is, I have never used it. I kept it as a show piece.
-Ken Weirs, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
I
began wood carving about 2 years ago. At any course that I went
to, the big thing to do would be to check out all the knives that
each carver was using. I had seen and tried a lot of different knives,
but none of them fit my hand very well. Everyone said that was just
the way carving knives were. I could not accept this. Then I talked
to Garth Thompson about making one for me. The biggest challenge
was to find a knife handle that was wide and thin so it could fit
in the palm of my hand for regular use so that I didn't have to
grip it tightly to use it. I also need to be able to hold the knife
like a pencil for finer detail work. I gave Garth a rough idea of
what I wanted and what I needed. The finished product was exactly
what I was looking for. I can do my detail work without the wider
base of the handle in the way, and because of the wide base and
thin neck, I can carve for a long period of time without my hand
or palm getting tired from holding the knife too hard. I also got
Garth to make one for each of my parents. This year at the carving
course, I will have everyone wanting to try my knife (CARVER), and
I won't be needing to try any of theirs.
-Chris Waterstreet, High River, AB
When
I learned that Garth made quality knives, I asked if he could fashion
a Sgian Dubh to fit in my sock when I am wearing the kilt. He said
"No Problem!" and 2 weeks later presented me with a stainless
steel blade with an ebony handle. The handle has my family coat
of arms inset in it and enscribed on the blade is the family motto
in Gaelic. It is a marvelous piece which I and future generations
of my family will treasure. Thanks Garth.
-Don McKinnon, Calgary, Alberta.
I
recieved the TACTICAL II and it is far better that I had anticipated.
The pic really does not do this knife justice. I am now unsure wether
I want to actually use it or not. Beautiful Job Garth.
Mark Harris (Trailwalker), Champaign County, IL., USA
Got
it, and let me say, I am impressed! I love the shape, looks like
a little Bolo (Camp Knife II), same shape. The handle is fantastic!
It fits perfect in my hand. I will beat the heck out of it, (NOT
abuse it!) and let you know the outcome.
Ian McDevitt, CT
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