Jacklore. Back after surgery. A new handle shape for the larger hand

[@Jackloreknives]

Have you been trying to buy one of my knives and get no joy?There have been so many people who are in the same boat who have waited, patiently and quietly and if I favour you over anyone else well, it just wouldn't be fair on them or you or me. Due to the knives being hand built by just me they will always only be available in small numbers. The fairest way I can see to sell them is to randomly offer them for sale on my website. They go up at Random times though I do try to forewarn with some rough time frame as to when they will be available. It's the best I can do. I can't think of any fairer way to do this. Sandy

[@martinfoy5167]

Patience is the virtue sandy , or get them to drag their arse to the UK knife show and let them see a different outcome 👍🐽🥃👌 yours truly the 🧙‍♂️

[@Labeilofest]

3 years and counting. My 1st comment was a moment of weakness, it is frustrating though. I have no time to site around waiting for the website to randomly produce a knife for sale. These wonderful works are basically unattainable for the majority of people. I could be waiting another 10 years to get that lucky break. I will keep trying but I suspect there is a guy refreshing the website page witha bot poised to buy as soon as one goes up for sale. Is it the fairest way? I'm not sure.

[@feiz01]

I love my Jacklore ,,, fits me like a glove , glad your hand is recovering Sandy ,,

[@kh1991]

Welcome back Sandy! Good to see you.

[@tonypatey5669]

So happy to have you back. Sorry to hear about your infection. I hope all is well now. Thanks for sharing. Tony

[@adamholbrook2281]

Looking good Sandy. Nice to have options. Good to see the surgery was a success albeit a setback. Hope you have a great year and get out and enjoy the outdoors often. Take care.

[@martinfoy5167]

Hey sandy I've followed you ever since I discovered you on U tube by chance I must admit ,, and it's the best stumble I've ever come across , it took me 7 month to track you down to communication value and it was the most frustrating 7 month of my life , but now I class you as a true friend and customer , either way , I will always back you 100 % whatever your decision is to make or your views , as I think your a well seasoned man of knowledge , and I believe your justifications are justified AMEN my friend 🐽

[@Jackloreknives]

LOL thanks Martin:)

[@ziadabdelsater4342]

Happy to see you back. Stay well.

[@ASkobiDesigns]

Thank you for sharing your tips and suggestions! I'm learning a lot from you and greatly appreciate you! Wish you all the best!

[@Yiannis2112]

Wishes for quick recovery!

[@larrybair8074]

Keep it up Jack. You haven’t lost a thing.

[@johnmarshall2648]

Great to see you back I n action!

[@richardhunt920]

Thank Sandy.

[@mikeboone4425]

Really glad to see you back in the shop and able to do a little, you know Sandy the nerve regeneration is along and slow process I'm sure you know just forget it and one day you will say ouch then you know your back to normal . Take care were both very happy for your recovery stay safe. Happy Trails

[@mikeboone4425]

Oh yeah I'm one of those big knife lovers sorry but just can't help it at 76 now I'm to old to change but I do have plenty of smaller knives. Carry one big and one small and a pocket knife as you said a hatchet and a small saw always. The only thing that has change over the years is the saw of my saw its a silky all the way for me had to train the old brain to pull but it's was worth it .Happy Trails

[@kaberis1]

Greatings from Greece

[@Playingwithsettings]

Glad to see that you're better and feeling well.

[@winternimbus]

Love your videos Sandy 🎈😊👍🏽

[@AussieMark909]

Good to see you back on the tools Sandy. I have larger hands and find the standard Classic is fine for me. However if my hands were just a little bigger the chest lever grip would become an issue, so I can see the need for the modified handle. Be patient with the recovery from surgery, it all takes time. Cheers, Mark.

[@silvergoldking]

I'm very glad to see you and your doing good. Those knifes you made are totally great. I'm working on my first rasp file knife and its doing okay. I take all from what I learned from your videos and want to thank you for doing them. Hope to see more videos soon. Take care my knife friend.

[@althiel01]

Happy to say my Jacklore fits my hand marvelously 🙋‍♂️ Those new knives are all beautiful, obviously you didn't lose your edge while on the forced leave 😊 The nerves take a long time to heal, I used to have a numb spot on one side of my knee for years after having it operated 😒 And as for the infection...it makes me rather sad to hear that 😔

[@WiltshireMan]

My own fault really Vojta. Healing nicely now though:)

[@althiel01]

Well, I wasn't going to be the first one to say it out loud 😅 I was a bit worried when I saw you finishing the hunter-gatherer handle with the hand unprotected. But all's well that ends well and I'm happy for you now the ordeal is nearly over and the healing is coming along nicely 😊 And my, hopefully, last bit of nagging is: don't neglect the excercises before the therapist tells you to stop, even as the finger is getting better 👍😉 Howgh 😃

[@TheMendipman]

Great to see you back at it, my obstinate friend! Love to all, Noel

[@Jackloreknives]

Obstinate is good:)

[@TheMendipman]

@@Jackloreknives Oh yes! Takes one to know one. Noel

[@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives]

Hi Sandy, great to see you back "at it", nice shape pommel, very similar to my old Thegnlore I did for fepowson...

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

Good to see you back in action - ATB

[@deanomec]

Good to see you doing well. God bless

[@Nebulax123]

Glad you are OK! Didn't know you had surgery. The nerves have to grow back down and it takes about an inch or less per month so it will be sometime before that comes back fully. Glad to see you back!

[@PARANOOB]

Nice one on the recovery.. Glad you're back up to speed.. Nice knives, I think I want one.

[@PARANOOB]

I happen to work for a guitar manufacturer, who might have some nice offcuts.. I'll keep an eye out for something nicely flamed or spalted... 😉

[@andyhooutdoors]

Welcome back Sandy!

[@Jackloreknives]

Glad to be back Andy:)

[@kimbullock475]

Glad that you are back Sandy... Heal up well my friend...

[@charliedurham1954]

Beautiful knives'! Good to see you back in action. Thank you.

[@lewisward4359]

Beautiful Knives

[@jamesrhoades242]

Sandy I'm so glad you're back the feeling will come back you got to remember they cut you so it's going to take some time but more than likely you'll get it all back God bless you and your family and I'm so glad you're back

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Good news Sandy, less haste more speed old boy. I like the new profile. Good drills. ATB Moose.

[@MrDparker69]

Great video Sandy. Good to have you back mate. Your looking very well friend. Take care 👍

[@SteveKluver]

Thank you for the video, and update. It's good to have you back! 👍🔪😀

[@fadcode3569]

Sandy, sorry to hear about the infection in your hand, I did tell you to put the covers back on.....LOL I am sure everything will be back to normal soon, just take it easy, Time is the Healer, cant be rushed, nice idea for the larger handle, will look forward to getting one,,,,,,,,,,,,,lol Take care

[@davidkerrychubb1]

Great to see you back .best wishes Dave chubb

[@abefrohman1759]

Everything you make looks amazing Sandy 👍

[@franotoole2702]

As always its glad to see you back in action sandy. Its great therapy for mind,body, and soul!!!,

[@arrisacker]

Great to have you back Sandy, and making video's and knives too :)

[@SteveMrW]

Nice to see your finger moving more naturally and back making knives. I like the idea of the 'new' handle for the larger hand.

[@coops9871]

Good to see you back Sandy, take it easy on the recovering mate.....prides a bugger for getting you back working to early. Coops

[@Life-Outdoors-UK]

I've got spinal damage that meant I could put my hand in boiling water without feeling it. Through strengthening my neck, I've got feeling back (not all good, I keep burning myself). It never hindered me too much when working with my hands, I could still sense with muscles, and sight. It can recover but will take time. Your finger will probably need to be looked after a bit more than normal but keep using it. As for the delay in knife making, take your time to get fully better. Fortunately I don't have the money to buy one of your knives, even though I think they are very good value for the work out into them. Maybe one day. A 'LH' named knife might be thought of a Left Hand knife. Thanks for your videos.

[@thirzapeevey2395]

Dang, Sandy! I can't believe I've been following you for nine years. I started watching with that knife you made in the handmade forge with the wok and vacuum cleaner, before you even had Jacklore. I'm thrilled to see how you've made a go of this, and made a success of something you weren't too sure you wanted to do for a living, as I recall.

[@michaelcasserly2896]

Great to see you're healing well Sandy.Keep the site clean and dry as they say.

[@stupify68]

Glad to see you back

[@almontepaolilli4909]

Good to satisfy the needs of people with large hands!

[@josemendes9535]

Welcome back. Glad everything went ok. Best Regards

[@thetopicala]

Processes develope Sandy! Your knifemaking methods certainly have changed through the years however final result looks always excuisite. My little finger was also operated once years, years ago. That’s another story 😀Be well! Osmo

[@mictaylor9531]

👍🏻 good stuff Sandy - thanks as always

[@sundeepborade6770]

Ohhhh Yes! Good to see you.

[@mischef18]

I enjoyed the video bro, big Hans will be very happy. All the best

[@scottfisher661]

Good to see you are back at it atb scott

[@Crusty_Camper]

Hi Sandy, I was looking at the UK Knife Show webpage and noticed your name was not down among the exhibitors. Will you be taking part this year? It would be nice to come and meet you, but I can understand perhaps why you won't be there this year. All the best, Pete

[@cameronlewington3005]

Hey fella, I like the new update! But I won’t be separated from my ‘king size classic’ ! Best wishes to you... Cam

[@firesteel17]

Beautiful knife, hopefully people don't mistake the LH for left hand lol

[@RDPproject]

Glad everything went well and you're back mate.

[@jeffcarpenter1891]

Sandy, have you ever thought about writing a "How to" book for knife making? I think that would become a best seller.

[@TheStickbow]

Hi Sandy, I hope you get the feeling back in your pinky soon, will you make it to the Bushcraft show?, if not see you soon take care. Paul..

[@PE1JAS]

Hope you recover well Sandy! Nice to see your video. Because my large hands, I will measure what is the best length for the grip: I still dream about a small Bowie-style knive...

[@sammyslavvu1981]

I hope you recover well Sandy, I think the handle mentality will work well for the large handed people :)

[@davebuts1921]

Great to see you back again mate, take care of that hand you don't get a new one mate.

[@pilesofpoodles4954]

Sandy, you should start making block handled full stick tang puukkos. Get the triangulation in geometry right off the handle. Quicker turn around, better margins.. You deserve it.

[@Stevenfclark]

Looking good Sandy! 73 de N1AD Steve

[@TmanPlaysUncensoredGaming]

Sandy, a quick question, a wasp neck knife is only available as it comes up as well, or is it anything that can just be ordered?

[@richardcranium6554]

Very nice, Sandy! If you need any field testing, let me know;) I have big hands and big feet, and you know what THAT means, right? Yep. Big gloves and big socks. Sigh.

[@sergeyd.4733]

Hi Sandy, been trying to catch one of your knives for over a year now, any chance there, what do you say? i am afraid i will have no luck with your website..

[@Jackloreknives]

There have been so many people who are in the same boat who have waited, patiently and quietly and if I favour you over anyone else well, it just wouldn't be fair on them or you or me. Due to the knives being hand built by just me they will always only be available in small numbers. The fairest way I can see to sell them is to randomly offer them for sale on my website. They go up at Random times though I do try to forewarn with some rough time frame as to when they will be available. It's the best I can do. I can't think of any fairer way to do this. Sandy

[@sergeyd.4733]

@@Jackloreknives Thank you Sandy for that answer, it's fair. will keep on fishing)))) hoping for better luck. get well, live long good man)!

[@thewildonions]

G-10 🙌

[@Labeilofest]

These knives would be great, if you could even buy one. :(

[@adelarsen9776]

I heard the surgeon used a Jacklore for the operation.....

[@1valg]

Optimal blade length is 4.68 inches. Works for just about anything. With a 5 inch handle you will have THE knife.

[@Dustypilgrim1]

ref' the finger and infection - slapped leg and wagging finger for you next time I see you. Couldn't listen could you ? ref' the handle- good idea as an option just because people have different sized mitts.