Knife review: The Mini Explorer: a timeless custom design

A look at probably the most beautiful knife in my collection: the Mini Explorer was made by Belgian custom knife maker Filip De Coene, based on a drawing by Antoine Van Loocke, whose knife designs get attention in the art world. The original bigger Explorer is on display in a design museum, and this is the more EDC-able variant. We also go into the background of this knife.

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[oromoto]

This one is like a porsche 911...Love it or Hate it...

[MrDagon007]

@oromoto And, like a Porsche 911, friends and enemies both agree that it's a masterpiece! ;-)

[fatbeats101]

were an i buy the recycled knives?

[MrDagon007]

@fatbeats101 I cannot post direct links, hence I say this: first you google:

knifeforging Antoine Van Loocke

And you click the first link where you can contact the maker Antoine Van Loocke.

[ndawgtkd]

I looked all over the bladeworks site and I dont see anything that directly lets you "buy" the knife. Is there a specific shop that he sells them to, how can I get my hands on one.

[MrDagon007]

There is a contact button on the site where you can inquire.

[MrPancakez]

Awesome knife, so simple and elegant

[socomelite1]

Great video and fantastic looking knife

[oromoto]

@MrDagon007 That is true.

[FTA4evr]

Form follows function. Beautiful !

[knifeforging]

@fatbeats101

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