Knife Review – Custom Snake Knife by Mark

[Jaeger47]

From start to finish, this was the best knife-buying experience I’ve ever had. Mark, @snake_2586, kept me updated with pictures at every single stage of the build, letting me choose exactly what I wanted — handle size and thickness, blade shape — and in the end, we combined different features from several Snake Knife styles to create a unique hybrid design.

I even sent him my own wood blank, and he used it to perfection.

When the knife arrived, it was everything I’d hoped for and more. I took it out last weekend on the roe bucks, and it’s without question the most impressive knife I’ve used. The weight, compared to the cheap knives I’ve had in the past, is spot on. The balance, the blade profile, and the handle all felt exactly right.
It made gralloching, skinning, and taking the legs and head off an absolute breeze.

Even had to cut down a couple of tree branches and guess what… it’s still razor sharp!!

This is a real handmade knife — none of the cheap CNC factory-made stuff from overseas. You can see the craftsmanship in every detail: the tool marks, the edges, the care in the handle shaping. I love that.

Couldn’t be happier with the knife, with Mark’s attitude towards making them, and with the whole experience.

Big thanks from me,
Jaeger

 

[snake_2586]

Thanks for the kind words and I hope it serves you well.

 

[Jaeger47]

Thanks for the kind words and I hope it serves you well.

It was great to see every step, getting the samples send and appreciated the pictures from cutting out the SF100 to the finished product
I’m sure I’ll be ordering the next soon

 

[pendle]

It is great getting the updates and also seeing other knifes Mark is making from the raw to the finish.
My last knife is awesome just right for the person it was made for.

 

[Mike1979]

Thats a beauty What type of wood is it?

 

[Jaeger47]

It is great getting the updates and also seeing other knifes Mark is making from the raw to the finish.
My last knife is awesome just right for the person it was made for.

Yes, it really does make a difference. A real custom knife too being able to choose blade size, handle shape etc or even anything custom like I was able to add my own logo to the other side

 

[Jaeger47]

Thats a beauty What type of wood is it?

Thank you so much!
It’s stabilised and dyed masur birch

 

[pendle]

I had the person's name and her Kennel prefix added which is a big plus . Let's hope it reaches her

 

[pendle]

Here it is

 

[Jaeger47]

Thats lovely!!

Here it is

I’m sure it will reach her and you get some good feedback for it

 

[pendle]

I will . She has shot 7 roe bucks herself so far this year

 

[takbok]

Lovely knife - I think these are my favourite knives that I've seen on SD.

 

[Jaeger47]

Lovely knife - I think these are my favourite knives that I've seen on SD.

Thanks and yes fully agree, also incredibly good value compared to many others

 

[Overlay]

Lovely blade jaeger 47
You chose some very nice wood for it, they compliment each other, top job all round

Phil

 

[slider]

I've had 2 knives from Mark and both the process and the knives have been exceptional

 

[Jaeger47]

Lovely blade jaeger 47
You chose some very nice wood for it, they compliment each other, top job all round

Phil

Thanks Phil!! It was crazy sharp to the point I was glad I chose the blade length and handle shape or probably would have cut myself

 

[Jaeger47]

I've had 2 knives from Mark and both the process and the knives have been exceptionalView attachment 433112

That looks lovely, also not one easily lost

 

[JH83]

Another glowing recommendation from me. Mine has done dozens of deer of late, head, feet the lot and it has only ever needed a quick strop to maintain shaving sharpness. Great blade profile, and eye catching ivory krinite, very easy to see when put down. Great value knife, my go to for the past few years.

 

[Jaeger47]

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Another glowing recommendation from me. Mine has done dozens of deer of late, head, feet the lot and it has only ever needed a quick strop to maintain shaving sharpness. Great blade profile, and eye catching ivory krinite, very easy to see when put down. Great value knife, my go to for the past few years.

That handle looks lovely for sure!

 

[Stuart Mitchell]

Nice!

Keep up the good work @snake_2586. There are too many vagabonds around in our game.