Hendrix

UnknownVT · Jun 24, 2003

no... not Jimi.....

But Wayne Hendrix of South Carolina.

I'm a big fan of his semi-skinners -

These are some of my favorites -
left to right -
Model #1 - 3 1/2" mirror polished ATS34, stabilized Califorina Buckeye (~$125)

Model #11 - 3 1/8" satin ATS34, Bocote (~$75)

Model #11 as above Cocobolo (~$75)

Model #13 (model #11 with guard) mirror polish, ivory Micarta (~$100)

What's even better look at the prices!

http://www.hendrixknives.com

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blademan 13 · Jun 24, 2003

I have always tryed to get some of Wayne's knives, but was not able to get any over the net. Recently in Atlanta, I fixed that. I picked up 3 of the semi-skinners, a bocote, a stabilized maple burl and a mirror polished one with bright orange G-10 handles and blue liners (a tribute to the Orangemen!). Very good knives at excellent prices.

Grapevine · Jun 24, 2003

Great wood on the first two there.

trane fan · Jun 24, 2003

Where in SC is he located?

UnknownVT · Jun 24, 2003

Originally posted by trane fan
Where in SC is he located?

According to his website, he's in Allendale, SC.

Since there seems to be a lot of interest in his knives I have 4 more (2 of model #11) that I'll post pics of later......

In the meantime for those who may not have taken notice in this thread here in the Gallery:
Blade Show 2003 Photos - Pt.2

There was this photo of Wayne and Ruby Hendrix:

...and if you squint really hard -
that might be the knife.....
....that you should have bought !

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Keith Montgomery · Jun 26, 2003

That is a really great looking bunch of knives. They look to be exceptional values. It's hard to imagine how he can do it for those prices.

gundy · Jun 26, 2003

Hendrix makes a fantastic knife! The quality is superb and for the cost, is one awesome deal!

I had 2 of his knives and I have always regreted selling them...

I could not recommend them enough!

Nice collection!

samhell · Jun 26, 2003

Nice knives! I'm fond as his semi-skinners as well.
I picked up a model 19 from him at Blade last year.
It's one of my most used fixed blades. Great values.

UnknownVT · Jun 27, 2003

More experience Hendrix

Overview -

Details
#11 semi-skinners -

left to right - satin finished ATS34 with stag (~$75);
satin with stag "ivory" (stag that has its bark polished off)(~$75);
mirror polished with aniline dyed curly maple (Wayne Hendrix's own favorite handle material) ~$90

#2 and #10 drop-points

top - Model #2 - 3 1/2" mirror polished ATS34 with guard, desert ironwood, overall 8". from ~$125
lower - Model #10 - 3" mirror polished ATS34, cocobolo, overall 7 1/4" ~$90

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Boink · Jun 27, 2003

What is it about these that make you want to get a different one for every day of the week?

UnknownVT · Jun 28, 2003

Originally posted by Boink
a different one for every day of the week?

Gosh....

there are nine days in a week?

I learn something new here everyday.......

spyken · Jul 1, 2003

vincent,
I really like them - can you help me get one? email me pls - thanks!
spyken

UnknownVT · Jul 1, 2003

Originally posted by spyken
vincent,
I really like them - can you help me get one? email me pls - thanks!
spyken

(e-mail sent) -

spyken,

I will help if I can.

Just so you know -

I don't have any special connections with Wayne Hendrix.

I have never had an e-mail reply from them - despite the fact they do know me -
I think the web site merely collects the e-mail and passes on printed copies to him -
so they are probably NOT actually on-line.

- any phone calls are still costly long distance for me.

eg: I have in theory an order outstanding from the year 2000 of one of his standard models (ie: nothing special) - that Wayne never actually completed.

One's best bet is to buy an already made knife - from him direct at a knife show - or from his workshop in Allendale SC.

I see him once a year at the Blade Show in Atlanta - this means I will not see any Hendrix knives until next June/2004.

I know you've posted for help on BladeForums already -
but it might be worth posting again asking specifically for anyone in/near the Allendale, South Carolina area who would be willing to go to Wayne's shop and buy a specific model from him direct for you - that is IF he actually has what you want already made.....

Let me know if I can be of any other help.

UnknownVT · Jul 6, 2003

I was taught that one of sure signs of good workmanship is to look at the tapered tangs - these are the ones on some Hendrix's knives:

both ~$75 (#11's)

a little more expensive at about $100 (#13) and $125 (#1) - due extras like mirror polish, stainless steel guards and liners.

Compare to the almost impossibly thin taper tang on the thin Bud Nealy MCS presentation grade Aikuchi

this happens to display actual size on my monitor
(the Hendrix's are shown very slightly smaller than actual size)

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