I am very fond of "finger-hole" knives. I like several production models, but I eventually settled on some features that I wanted and couldn't find. Knifesmith Günter Böhlke had made several knives of this general type and was willing to work with me. He came up with a design that incorporated my ideas, then turned out a work of art.

The recurve is my favorite shape for short-to-medium blades because of its versatility. I wanted a blade under 3.5" to insure good leverage. The finger-hole grip is both secure and comfortable. The dual guards fit against my middle finger and thumb to provide more leverage and finer control. This knife can handle just about any task and do it safely with my full strength behind it.