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Home Products Daniel Winkler's Personal Competition Chopper

Daniel Winkler's Personal Competition Chopper

by Winkler Knives

SKU 1097659

Date Added 07/25/2024

# Available This product is out of stock

Original price $14,995.00

Price $10,595.00

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Overview

This is Daniel Winkler's Personal Competition Chopper he used in the American Bladesmith Society competition in 2006. It has his "MS" (Master Smith) stamp on the spine of the blade which is pretty rare to find. It has a hand forged blade with satin grinds and forge finished flats, .400" blade stock at the ricasso, 1.951" blade depth, nice distal taper on the blade, hidden tang construction. The handle has a rubber grip with a lanyard hole and the butt and near the ricasso. Comes with a custom rawhide leather sheath, leather belt and a hand made scarf by his wife Karen Shook. Has been used (by Daniel Winkler), has some scratches and light patina, otherwise good condition. 

Product Details

Blade Length 9.5

Overall Length 15

Weight (oz) 23.5

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Knife Type Hidden Tang, Has Sheath

Blade Material Carbon Steel

Blade Details Upswept/Trailing

Handle Material Rubber

About the Maker

Winkler Knives
Winkler Knives

Daniel Winkler began making knives in 1975 and became a fulltime bladesmith in 1988. He earned accreditation as a Master Bladesmith from the American Bladesmith Society in 1993. Winkler’s focus on Early American weaponry led to his making knives and axes for the motion picture "Last Of The Mohicans".. Winkler Knives is a limited production company that custom manufactures a diverse line of high performance edged tools. It was established in response to requests from within the SOF Community for specialized breaching tools and has become widely acclaimed for its no frills approach to tactical and rescue operations. Winkler Knives’ products boast attributes such as tapered or skeletonized tangs, no-glare finishes and multi-option carry systems. Each tool is made from specialty steel best suited to the intended use of the equipment. Winkler Knives’ operation is in Boone, North Carolina. Daniel and his longtime partner/wife Sheath Maker Karen Shook operate Winkler Knives with the same attention to detail and standards of excellence that brought them acclaim in the custom knife industry.

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