The Amboyna
Bowie is another superb example of American craftsmanship! A
beautifully made Bowie knife and a wonderful addition to my Carter
Knives collection. My utmost thanks again Mike! Mark H.
Deguello, A
beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Everyone who looks at this
feedback forum should contact Mike for custom knife needs. Mike, my
utmost gratitude for your efforts. I am truly in awe of yet ANOTHER
supreme Bowie! I know Gil Hibben is proud of you! Your friend, Mark
H. Deguello Bowie
Mike, I've had a knife design in my head for a couple of years, then you draft it on paper so I could see it, now I'm holding the finished knife (modifed Grizz) in my hands and I can't believe it. You incorporated all my ideas and I love every feature you built in this knife. The sheath is amazing and I love the way you attached the sharpening steel. Your leather work is truly awesome. The knife is shaving sharp (I'm wasting paper). The knife and sheath are PERFECT! The best thing about the knife is....IT'S MINE! STELLAR JOB! Todd (Modified Grizz Bowie)
Mike, The
ironwood and mallee integral skinners are just perfect. I love the
mallee and the ironwood is gorgeous. Again, I'm amazed at your
craftsmanship...you are a talented knifemaker. I know making an
integral takes time and waste a lot of material so thank you again
for building these for me. And, I can't forget about your
workmanship with leather...the sheaths are incredible. A lot of
knifemakers don't put the time in their sheaths like you do and it
shows. Thanks, Man! Todd (Pair of custom integral skinning
knives)
Mike, I got the knives today! They are absolutely beautiful! The craftsmanship is remarkable. The bowie is stunning. I love it, and the sheath is beautiful. It really makes me think of the Old West. It is such a work of art. Thank you very much, Dave (Custom Damascus Bowie)
The handle on the Sabertooth is outstandingly perfect! An excellent job. Mark (Re-handle job on a Spivey Sabertooth)
My survival knife prototype Mike made arrived today and it is supremely well made, functional, heavy duty and came out if the box extremely sharp! Another outstanding knife, thanks Mike! Mark
I'm spoiled for ever for my first Damascus knife purchase. Your Bowie
is a finely crafted piece for collection or the field is excellent. I'm
again
as always super pleased! Thank You!! Mark
I purchased one of your Rhodonite Neck Knives for my wife as a
Christmas stocking stuffer, needless she is tickled "pink"! She and I
both say many thanks!! Mark
The purchase of one of your Carter Craft Bush Knives was a great
decision. This knife will have a thousand uses in the field, in camp and
will stand up to the duties too. Thank you my friend!
Mark
Thanks for producing such an amazing piece, much better than any photo
could describe, basically opened the parcel and went “wow!” Good to be
surprised in such a positive way, really couldn’t be more impressed by
your craftmanship, something I will have for life and hand down to next
generation. Well worth the wait, I will definitely use you for all
future projects. Brilliant work! Thanks again. Matthew T. (Grizz
Bowie)
What a great piece of work! You created the perfect combination of beauty and function with this knife. You were right - the desert Ironwood scales are phenomenally gorgeous. I just love everything about this knife. Thank you very much and I will be proclaiming your skills to every knife person and bushcraft person I know. Don C (Custom Nessmuk)
The Butterscotch Bowie
arrived and it's absolutely stellar. Your effort on the entire build is
exceptional! A beautiful knife. Thank you very, very much Mike!
Mark (Custom Butterscotch Trio)
Outstanding work on my Buffalo Horn Nessmuk! Another Carter Crafts knife I'm very proud to own!! Thank You!! Mark
My custom fighter and caping knife are super! The Honey Micarta handles are
beautiful, the domed and mosiac pins really set them off! Outstanding
craftsmanship as always!! Thank you very much. Sheath pic's to follow...
Mark (Custom Butterscotch Trio)
I received my Clip Point Huntsman and your craftsmanship on the knife and sheath is outstanding. The design and balance tells me this knife will be user friendly. Thanks again for an excellent knife. Todd
I received my two neck knives today (Rhodonite Necker with Genuine
Stingray Sheath & Damascus and Pith Necker). The quality of your
craftsmanship is amazing. The photos of the knives on your website are great
but the knives are even better in person. VERY NICE! Todd
WOWWWW! Yes,it was worth
the wait!!!!!! I luv it,what Amazing file work,craftsmenship,design,etc,etc!
The sheath is fabulous as is the scrimshawed THOR. Thanks MIKE! (THOR
custom dagger)
My Stiletto Dagger
arrived today, and what a beauty! The polishing on the
blade and handle is perfect. Nice and sharp with an
excellent weight and feel. Great leather work too. Super
job Mike!! Thank You, Mark
My Push Dagger came in
today and it's a WOW!! Super polish on the blade, the
handle and bird's eye pins are great. The hand carved
sheath is perfect for a gambler's period style. Superb
work Mike, thank you very much! Mark
The Shelley Marie tribute Bowie is truly the United States of America's Excalibur. Nuff said. Many, many thanks Mike!! Mark (Custom Bowie)
The package arrived and I
was like a kid at Christmas! The Custom Huntsman's
construction is impeccable. Tight, straight, tough and
sharp! Many, many thanks Mike!! I'm extremely pleased.
Mark (Custom Huntsman)
The package arrived today and I could not be more pleased. The custom neck knife is everything I had expected and more. For the blade being 1/8" thick this has a very weighty feel and super tough construction. The Ironwood handle grain is spectacular to see and even more so when held into the sunlight. Absolutely outstanding! Mark (Custom Neck Knife)
Mike, The Desert Ironwood
Mini Hunter arrived today and the construction is absolutely outstanding! This
is a very indestructible tool with it's 1/4" blade thickness given it's overall
length. The African Toad sheath is beautiful as well. Thank you so very much,
Mark (Mini Hunter)
"Thank You! The knives are awesome and sheath is great! I am very pleased and sad to say that doesn't always happen with the internet. Thanks again" Rich (Neck knives)
Thanks so much for your efforts on this knife! I have been showing the knife to all my friends. They are impressed! I have always used a steel to get my edge back, but I noticed that you have a really nice edge on this one…I’m impressed! Dave (Custom "Bwana" knife)
Mike, the knife is all I
thought it would be. Now the problem is that I can't decide which I like better,
Kong II or the original ! But over all this is one absolutely awesome knife! I
know that I have the best pair of giant knives around, anywhere. Thanks one last
time for all the diligent effort and hard work to match the handle. The wait was
so worth it. Ken (Custom "Komg II
toothpick)
"Mike that mirror polished monster is absolutely stunning. I was speechless. My favorite knife and I have had several great bowies. Bo Randal knives have nothing on you Mike. That knife would be a bargain at twice the price! To order and work so close with you on the design aspect and the changes we came up with was quite rewarding. I have never had the chance to work with such an accommodating knife maker. Thanks a bunch Mike." Ken (Custom "King Kong" Bowie knife)
"Shazamm"! What a Magnificent Piece of Workmanship! Ole Cheyenne Bodi himself would be proud to carry this one! ...Gee Mike, You have outdone yourself.....again! Fantastic Leatherwork too!" Tom (Custom "Cheyenne" Bowie knife)
"Holy Smoke! I am Thrilled!!!!!!! "Now that's a Knife"! wowowowowow!....That sheath is Awesome pal!..I Like every detail on it and the knife,it has Exceeded all my expectations...and then some!" Tom (Custom "Grizz" Bowie Knife)
"I got my lil' neck knife and I like it very much! Neat!.... " Tom (Neck Knife)
"I recieved my knife today. Good job on shipping, well packed and timely delivery. Great quality on the knife, very happy. Thanks." Brett (Elmer Keith Skinner)
"Wow,got it already! Man, what a nice Knife....I really like it a lot!! Thank You!" Tom (Hunting Knife)
"Very nice piece - Thank You." Keith (Hunting Knife)
"Knife arrived safely yesterday. Many thanks - very pleased." Colin (Nessmuk Knife)
"This is one unique and
outrageous hunter! Huge, warm, super-smooth, absolutely
gorgeous, wonderful-in-the-hand Amboyna handle. Wicked sharp. The
sheath is hand tooled and a gem in its own. I can imagine many more
purchases down the road, based on this piece. Well done, Mike!
Really, he could have charged
a LOT more." Halbie (Hunting Knife)
"When my wife saw it, she asked
me (demanded me?) to keep it on display. She loves it, as do I. She
says it is "beautiful and unapologetically masculine." I'm not sure
there's anything much better than that." Halbie (Hunting
Knife)
"It is the best tool I have ever used to flesh hides I have fleshed almost 1 complete hide and have skinned two buffalo heads. It has very good control and works well with the wrist." Chuck (Nessmuk Skinner)
"Great communication.....and one hell of a Bowie. Thanks" Jeff (Custom Bowie)
"The knife is the best present I ever received. Thank you so much for you hard work making it. It is truly a piece of art, and I will cherish it forever." Michael (Bone Dagger)
"Well, I got it and as usual, Wow! I have to say it is my favorite (so far)....I love the size and shape of it. The sheath is awesome and that gold coin really goes well and sets it off!...Let me know if you put it on your site too!....One Fine Knife Mike! Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! " Tom (Custom "Grizz" Bowie #2)
"Hey Mike!!! Got the package and WOWWWW,what a Awesome knife and sheath, Fantastic Job my friend! I really like everything about it and the sheath...Perfecto!!!..." Tom (Custom "Kodiak" Bowie)
"I am completely pleased with the Nessmuk knife I just received and really appreciate the rapid sevice and mailing. I am so impressed with the Buffalo Horn Nessmuk knife that I would like to order two more, one for each of my sons." Don (Custom Nessmuk with Buffalo horn handle)
"I just received the knife and am very happy with it! I'm sure we will do more business in the near future." Ron (Red Spiney Oyster Necker)
"Mike, I got the knife today. It looks fantastic! You did a great job. I really like the blade design. It's the perfect blade for a hunting knife. I look forward to carrying it on my future hunts. Thanks again." Bob (Custom Damascus and buffalo horn hunting knife)
"The knife arrived today--very interesting piece. A nice addition to my collection. Many thanks." Geoff (Damascus Nessmuk)
"Just got my knife great work small neck knife. I just think your work is fantastic will be back for more." George (Custom neck knife)
"I received the knife today, it really is amazing. If I could pick a blade to have to survive on this would be it. An awesome piece of metal, absolutely perfect edge, perfect weight distribution. The holder itself is awesome, a fine piece of craftsmanship. It could easily cut through a deer pelvis when required, and the blade design is very versatile. It has a gorgeous handle. Very very slick. Thanks Dad, and thanks Mike!" Don Jr. (Custom Nessmuk knife)
I got the knife today and am really pleased. I think you
did a great job, I think it is really pleasing to look at. Also the
sheath is beautiful and really complements the knife. Thanks Mike
you did a great job. Dean (custom handle job)