I collected 2 Peter Eaton Elmax knives today

[Hazlett]

I called in on @Peter Eaton today to collect two of his Elmax knives... he showed me his workshops, kit, patterns, steel ... he is such a professional craftsman. I don't need two - but how can you resist?

These are stunning to look at and in the hand... hopefully they'll be in action this week. The sheaths are amazingly well made and sculpted to the knife - a perfect snug fit. The combination really is a work of art... and I can't wait get blood on them!









I had a chance to look at these too...

Sold: Thread 'Peter Eaton Knife -Ferrum in Elmax'

Nov 4, 2024

For sale is the smaller knife in the range I make, this time a Ferrum which is 175mm long with a blade length of 74mm. It is 3mm stock with a full flat grind and a mirror secondary bevel of 18 degrees. Hardness is HRC 60-61 after a cryogenic soak.

The steel used for this knife is Swedish Elmax ‘stainless’ powder steel which is renowned for its exceptional edge holding which is in part due to the ‘super clean’ grain structure of the steel. This is a top of the range steel sourced directly from the mill in Sweden. As with all high grade steels diamond or ceramic sharpening systems are...

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For Sale: Thread 'Peter Eaton Verum knife - Elmax with tapered tang'

Nov 4, 2024

My Verum model knife in Swedish Elmax powder steel sourced directly from Uddeholm of Sweden. This is a steel of the highest purity and specifications which give it exceptional wear resistance and edge holding.

A quick Google will show the specs of this steel, What are the benefits of ELMAX Steel? just remember with all high grade steels when being sharpened will require diamond systems, though these steels will hold an exceptional edge for a long time if stropped regularly, which is the secret of maintaining edges, when sharpening is required, diamond or ceramic must be used. I...

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These are fabulous knives...

 

[Tazz]

They look very nice

 

[Dazb1967]

Very nice knives, I hope they get put to good use

 

[swagger700]

His workmanship is top quality, might treat myself one day

 

[Peter Eaton]

It was a pleasure making them Pete, I trust they will bring you many happy memories and productive stalks!

 

[villaman]

Keep meaning to buy one and just lives a few miles away

 

[RM100]

I have a gorgeous PE knife, very nice indeed. The blade on mine is like your upper knife but different handle.

 

[Klenchblaize]

My only (hopefully constructive) observation is that such a pair of distinctively coloured knives deserve a somewhat more complementary hued leather or Kydex sheath.

K

 

[finnbear270]

Klench, your talk of colour schemes prompted me to show some of my Peter Eaton kitchen equipment again,Accompanied by a neck knife, pick is a bit rubbish as the electro blue parts are not shown.

 

[finnbear270]

Just had to evict a gremlin from the photos app,

 

[Hazlett]

It was a pleasure making them Pete, I trust they will bring you many happy memories and productive stalks!

Fallow doe was first blood yesterday evening

 

[Hazlett]

My only (hopefully constructive) observation is that such a pair of distinctively coloured knives deserve a somewhat more complementary hued leather or Kydex sheath.

K

the beauty of personal choice.

For me, I love the combination with the lustrous depth of colours in the leather. Maybe the photo doesn't do them justice.

 

[ChesterP]

Pete's a top bloke. I was handed some top tips from him a while back on keeping my Sandvik blades in tip top order. Excellent to deal with, reliable and a top craftsman

 

[Peter Eaton]

Keep meaning to buy one and just lives a few miles away

Where are you? Feel free to pop round for a brew anytime

 

[Peter Eaton]

My only (hopefully constructive) observation is that such a pair of distinctively coloured knives deserve a somewhat more complementary hued leather or Kydex sheath.

K

 

[Peter Eaton]

Hopefully the photos above show the sheaths in a better lighting. Although I do work with kydex I prefer leather as just a bit more traditional.

 

[petlowe]

Peter made me something 'very custom' for fallow 2 seasons ago and apart from stropping and the odd ceramic steel you can barely tell it's been used.
It's stupidly sharp and despite being used for hocking and all sorts is just the most enjoyable blade to keep using. Would not have credited how well the Elmax handles bone strike and just keeps going.

 

[villaman]

Where are you? Feel free to pop round for a brew anytime

Wimborne

 

[Hazlett]

12 fallow does later (incl head and legs) and with just a few swipes on one of @Peter Eaton 's flexi strops, it's as sharp as Day 1. I'm so pleased with this knife.

Without having to re-sharpen, I also haven't done my usual trick of rounding the point...