Jerry Hossum Bird and Trout #2

I have been after one of these knives for quite some time.  A friend came to the rescue a few months back and hooked me up with this beauty.  What really sets this knife off is the leather work by Dannyboy Leather.  This sheath can be worn around the neck or dropped in a vest pocket.

The unique little blade and the interesting shape of the burl wood handle make an unusual knife.  The previous owner changed the profile slightly by thinning the edge.  This little modification made it as sharp as a scalpel.

Mike Irie Bird and Trout

Another one of my favorites...

Another Bird and Trout

I picked up this Jerry Hossom Bird and Trout back in November at the New York Custom Knife Show. This one has been on my wish list for some time now. This is a beautiful little knife that will disappear when carried in a vest pocket or around the neck.   The next step is to find someone to make a sheath for it.  I may just give the blade a kydex cover for now, until I can find something better.  As much as I like the knife it is not exactly what I was looking for, but since these knives are so few and far between I jumped on it.
Just in case your interested, the version below is what I had in mind.  As you can see its a slightly longer blade with a little different shape.  You can't see it in this photo but there is a line cutter on the ricasso (on the other side of the notch).  The hunt continues...

Bird and Trout

One of my other passions is fine cutlery.  Several weeks ago I recieved this Bird and Trout model from maker Gene Ingram.

I have at least a half a dozen of his knives.  And I can say without hesitaion that he does beautiful work.  His prices are reasonable to boot.  I love the feel of this blade in the hand.  It almost makes me want to harvest a trout or two next time I go out...almost...