Rugged brilliance; Turkish Sodbusters/Hippekniep by J Tamer. 🇹🇷
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.พ. 2024
- Salutations, Ladies and Gentlemen! Today, I'll be discussing a few outstanding examples of classic workman's knives. These are based off of the 'Hippekniep', a traditional German Goat Herder's knife that has been around for hundreds of years. This design was later claimed by American knifemakers, (most notably, Case) and deemed "Sodbuster".
These particular models are handmade in Turkey by J. Tamer. I have purchased a few of their knives in the past year, and I must say, the quality has improved on a significant level, as these pieces have VASTLY surpassed my expectations. I hadn't seen J. Tamer's booth at the farmer's market in a while, but managed to stumble across it at a nearby sportsman's show. Boy, am I happy I did!
The quality on these is far superior to many big-name brands I've showcased. Considering the fact that J. Tamer isn't an old company, and yet they already have such a good grasp on quality, I think the brand has a very bright future!
These knives feature 4116 German stainless steel, as opposed to the 1.4034 steel that Otter uses, to which I was referencing.
Handles are beautiful Turkish Walnut, a wood commonly used for gun stocks!
Worked steel liners and steel spring with brass pins.
Handmade in Turkey.
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The brand has been around along time. Generational family steelsmiths/knife builders from Turkey. Joseph is the son who of all things, chose Sundre, Alberta as his home base. The family builds numerous steel items back in Turkey. Joseph also sells numerous other items not related to knives, but is still part of the family business. He has some amazing blades of various styles. I'm helping him with his English so that he doesn't have to rely on a translator app.
Oh, and yes, he has a working craftsman shop in the back of his retail store.
Pinned!
Thank you for sharing this information! I appreciate the clarifications. 😊
I was unaware he had a workshop within his storefront. Does this mean the knives are actually crafted/assembled here in Canada? Or are other products made utilising the shop? I'd be happy to know!
Thanks again.
Cheers!
Nice review.
Thank you!
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Very interesting knives, thanks for showing us these,, 👍👍
ps, that shield looks very much like the Jack Wolfskin logo, (but more toes 🤣)
Haha, I didn't notice that! Good point.
Cheers, as always!
I like this kind of old school looking knives.
Great video.
Hello! And thanks for stopping by.
These traditional, old-school knives are my passion, so you can expect to see a lot of them, here.
Cheers!
Thanks for sharing. I recently picked up a J. Tamer at an outdoor show in Lethbridge. It’s a large hunting knife and I absolutely love it.
That's great to hear! I'm happy these knives are reaching more people.
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Joseph has some beauties. Beautiful chef knives, too
Beauties! Simple is always best.
Indeed! Who says simple knives can't be beautiful? 😊
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Very nice looking pieces, IMO. And the action on them sounds great! Cheers, buddy!
They feel great in-hand and the sound on camera can't come *close* to how snappy they really are!
Cheers, as always!
Awesome!
Indeed!
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They look really great!
They certainly are!
Cheers, as always!
Watched the vid at last. I hadn't heard of them before but they look lovely. I really like the Walnut on yours and your Dad's bigger knife. They look quite chunky and solid. Shame we can't get hold of them over here.
I wonder if the idea with the Torx screw is to allow the owner to slacken it off a bit if they thought the pull was too strong? Although if I slackened it off I'd want to Loctite it back in to stop it working itself out of its own accord.
I've been spying, are we getting a Soddy vid soon?😮😊
The Walnut is beautiful on these, and it has a lovely smell to it. The handles are indeed quite chunky, which I figure would lend them well to heavy use.
Your Torx screw theory is probably true, as I can't see any other reason to add a screw on a clearly pinned-construction knife. It's not like you'd be taking it apart!
Also, if you're referring to my comment on SCK's video, the Sodbuster(s) I mentioned were these ones!
Cheers, as always!
@@TheKnifeRaven Yes I did read your comment and jumped to the conclusion that you'd bought a Case Soddy. Nevermind, there's still time for that. 😁
@@ed.barker7069 In time, my friend, in time, indeed.
Where are you located? I can send you a working list of Joseph's collection. He has some beautiful Damascus cleavers, chef knives, hunting knives of assorted variety, as well as others.
He's good to deal with.
Most impressive I must say, my gripe with a lot of modern slip joints is the fact that the handles are to slim, these are right up my street, by the way have you seen the new Michael May knife its called the Clayton Barlow Oak covers and brass bolsters, but my goodness an eye watering price, look forward to your next ramble. 😁
Hi Lewis!
I'm glad you like these! I just wish they were available online for those overseas...
Also, is the M. May on Heinnie Haynes? If so, I have indeed seen it. (And want it!) 😅
Cheers, as always!
@@TheKnifeRaven yes I saw it on Heinnie Haynes loved the look of it although I prefer spear point or drop point the clip point on it looks nice, but way to expensive in my opinion.
@@lewisgreenway5065 I saw the model a couple months back, and like you, I loved it. I just couldn't justify a price like that, especially since it didn't even come with a worked-back! Maybe in the future...
Cheers, as always!
@@TheKnifeRaven I am hoping one of the other Sheffield makers will do a cheaper version, my opinion the best Barlow pattern by a long way. 😁
@@lewisgreenway5065 Much agreed! I love its lines.
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It's currently 3am now and i need to sleep so i'll watch the vid later but was curious if you've seen the Kivalo design Korppi knife? It might appeal to you.😮😊
First the Olive wood Ettrick, now this?! Darn you, sir! 🤣 I find it really easy avoiding fixed-blades, but now that might fall apart...sigh. 😅 Thanks for the suggestion, even if I may go broke!
Get some rest in the meantime, my friend, the video can certainly wait.
Cheers, as always!
@@TheKnifeRaven Sorry (Not Sorry).🤣🤣 I forgot to mention that A.W. are now offering ALL their models with Olive wood scales ( Except the Ettrick). If it's any comfort to you, I currently have a Lambsfoot and a Senator on order and will also soon be purchasing a Kivalo or two. See you in the Poorhouse.🤣
@@ed.barker7069 I *DID* know about that. I'm thinking I'll grab myself a couple more Olive knives in the future, as Wright's is some of the most stunning Olive I've ever seen.
As for the Korppi, that may have to wait, just simply due to the steep price. After all, I'm waiting on some things from Heinnie Haynes, so I won't be making any big purchases for a while.
In the poorhouse indeed! 😁
Cheers, as always!
Where can I buy one of the small sodbusters you have in this vid?
Unfortunately, these are only available in Alberta, Canada. (To my knowledge) If you're nearby, Mr. Tamer has a shop in a little place called "Sundre", but other than that, these aren't easily found. 😕 I wish I could be more helpful, but that's all I can tell you.
Cheers!
I'm in Georgia USA.
Do you know that Tamer makes his knives himself or is he a resaler?
Mr. Tamer informed me that his knives are handmade by his brother in Turkey. That's all I have to go off of.
Cheers!
Thanks!@@TheKnifeRaven
@@tozobozo4142 Glad I could help! 😊
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It's a generational family business of metalsmith/knife builders. Joseph also does work on the knives as well. He has a shop in the back of his retail space where he does finishing work