It was the “look” of Toni’s knives that first attracted me. You could tell immediately the Bull Shark and Orbis models were made by someone who was a user. There were no wasted aspects of his knives. They are all business. The integral aspect of the knife gives the user complete confidence using his knives in the field. The handle materials are contoured and provide great ergonomics. I am a big fan of the rubber grips and I am happy to see that Toni offers this option. The Cerakote finish he provides in addition to making the knife fit in with the user’s environment or task, gives the carbon steel an extra layer of protection from rusting. Finally, his Kydex sheath is extremely well thought out and is among the best currently being offered by any maker in the World. Toni Oostendorp received his ABS Journeyman Smith stamp at the 2018 Blade Show!

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