Just in from Treeman

This just arrived today from Jim Behring "Treeman". It was a custom order. I like Alaskans and drop points and I wanted dog or wolf tracks on the sheath. Jim dig a fantastic job on the knife and Brian on the sheath, I couldn't be happier, the stag is awful nice too

Peter

Ooooh very nice Peter. Me too, I'm an Alaskan fan. Great get buddy!

This is a great get Peter!!!

Great knife and sheath combination. Enjoy

A definite Wowza and a real beauty. Hope you get to use it and let us know if it cuts....haha.

Pap

Thanks guys. Jim isn't as visible on the internet as some, but he is doing some great stuff
Peter

Peter,

I need to touch base with Jim next week. I've asked him to pair a companion knife to a camp axe already in my collection. Special sheath in works I hope. It will be cool if it delivers as planned.

Warren
I am sure he can do it and Brian is doing some great sheath work. Looking forward to seeing the pair
Peter

It could be a stunner, let's see what happens. Thank you my friend.

Great alaskan Peter! Dogs are a big part of our lives too and I really like the sheath! Good to see one of Jim's knives, thank you for sharing.

Have a good weekend,

Jay

This was a lot of fun to create Thanks for the opportunity Peter

Brian "Rocco"

It's a "Player" for sure. Really like my Treeman's.

Not sure how I missed this one Peter, but what a great knife.

Jim and Brian both went over and above for you here.

Nice set-up

Thanks again guys
Here is another one I snagged off of Jim's website, he called it a woodmonk, kind of a cross between a woodcraft and a nessmonk. It reminded me of a Randall Rick Bowles special a little and I like the crown stag. Good stuff coming from Michigan

Peter

Old school Peter. Nice one.

Really a nice one!!

Pap

Very nice but it has no Ironwood.

Thanks guys
You can't live on ironwood alone, and Jim doesn't do much with wood anyhow.
I have more than a few with stag and micarta

Peter

Perfection Peter! Your knife has a lot of character with the crown stag. I have an order in with Jim and can't wait to see what he turns out... His knives are in a league of their own! Thank you for sharing and enjoy!

Jay

Peter,

Congratulations on two gorgeous knives! The Alaskan drop point looks like a great user and I really like the blade profile and crown stag on the Woodmonk. I don't have any knives from James Sr./Treeman, but after seeing yours, that may change.

Love that sheath Pete!

Brian is really nailing it these days. The knife is supreme as well

-GC

Another great knife from Jim Behring with sheath by Brian
I won't be at Blade this year and I saw this on his website so I jumped on it. Jim's description follows:

"This Treeman J. Behring Handmade Trout & Bird has a hand forged blade just over 4” and beat down to a nice fast cutting thickness of .110 . Made of O1 tool steel. Sharp little bad ass knife for sure ! The stamp is deep and clear . The silver soldered guard is nickel silver. The hidden tang handle is ancient walrus artifact Ivory and has plenty of nice color and is stabilized so it will not crack and last another 10K years. I used a few black spacers with copper and thin brass to accent the Ivory. Handle is ground into the gamblers style with enough length to fit 4 fingers in the swell. OAL is about 8 ½”. The TMK leather shop sheath has some ostrich skin inlay and a heavy stitch with black rivets and snaps"

Very happy with it

Peter

Oh, I like that trout and bird... yowza.

Nice color in that fossil Peter. Great package, congrats.

Thanks Mark and Warren
Jim doesn't do too much with fossil, it may become my new steak knife

Peter

Now yur talkin'

All this is "way-cool" and a special "shout-out" to Rocco!!
Welcome aboard, Brian: Capt. Chris

Really, really, really sweet blade, sheath, whole package Peter. You nailed it just before I woulda' pulled the trigger....durn it! Stick it in a rib-eye, stick it in a trout, stick it in your day pack on all of your outings.
Heck of a hand made knife & sheath.

A beautiful little knife, there, Peter. Great daily use size and design, sculpted and flows in a wonderful manner.

I looked at it, too.

Adding onto Peter's thread seemed the correct place for a few pics of my new #5-8" with the new Rocco sheath. I could not be more pleased.
Thanks Jim and Rocco!!

Like the clip Duke. Easy on and off. Wondering who Rocco is? I tbought Brian was doing all Jims leather at the shop.

Very nice, Duke. What's the inlay?

Duke, you did that beaver tail proud with that new sheath and what a great Model 5!!

Pap

Great get Duke

Warren, Brian is Rocco

Peter

Ok thanks Peter.

Tom, the inlay is tanned beaver tail, dyed black. Very nice. I am a big tanned beaver tail fan as it is all American and a very tough hide and makes a great sheath.

Pap

Thanks so much Warren, Peter, Tom & Pappy. I always appreciate your responses my good friends.

Thanks Pap!

Duke, nice addition!

I saw this on Jim's website, and jumped on it. A very cool mini with fossil walrus. Super nice and I am lobbying for a matching mini hatchet. It is a real knife, but I hope I don't get too much grief from Warren and Chief, the big knife guys
Photos are the best I can do right now

Peter

Good grief Peter I should have got that first

Warren
I thought you only had knives two orders of magnitude larger than this
Peter

Nah, all sizes inbetween Peter. Nice going, great get.

Missed it by mouse clicks to ya Peter. Sweet! Back of sheath?

Peter,

Mini Hatchet would be great. Perhaps a companion 4"-5" hunter in a piggyback sheath? Just trying to spend your funds.

Damn... I saw this guy too and missed out =(
Excellent pick up PK! !!

Hi guys
thanks for the nice comments about the mini hunter. I called Jim last week and said a mini hatchet would go great with the mini hunter. Next thing I know I get an email, subject "you asked for it" In the mail today is a complementary mini hatchet. So very cool and sharp too. Big thanks to Jim Behring

Peter

What a treat!
Great set.

Very nifty, Peter, love it.

Pap

And the cream rises to the top. Super get Peter.

Peter--

Very nice set. Jim does great work.

By the way, I notice that the hatchet was "complementary" to your knife, but it was not "complimentary!"

Too bad.

Larry

Peter you started this thread and it's a great effort. Here's a really nice bird and trout with an awesome FWI handle with Rocco Beaver sheath. Courtesy of Miles. His pics, not mine never made the site. Thanks Miles, great get!

And.....another really nice Jim Behring blade. The entire package is outstanding and a great grab Warren.

Beautiful set Warren.

Thanks fellas. Can't wait till it gets here.

Warren
Really nice setup, the FWI and sheath really complement each other. Good thing I didn't see it first

Peter

No doubt Peter. Thanks.

Here two just in this week.
First is from the Lakeland show; a vintage 10 1/2" Camp Knife, hammermarked blade, old Treeman stamp since retired, nickel hardware, segmented FWI handle with fiber and metal spacers. Huge Mosher old school horsehide sheath.

Second is another vintage Treeman. This one a 7" fighter, Studebaker steel, hammermarked blade, nickel silver hilt, old retired Treeman stamp, FWI handle.
Very unique Mosher pouch sheath with contrasting latigo braided edge.

Beautiful knives Warren.

Thanks much Steve.

Wow! 3 "keepers" there Warren - great additions. The vintage camp knife sure is unique... you don't see that handle configuration often and that's the largest Mosher sheath I've seen. Hope you are doing well.

Jay

Jay,

That camp knife is a beast. You're right, I can't recall that handle configuration before. Grant commented that the sheath looked like a boat paddle. It's huge!

Just in today from our own Jay G. Beautiful upswept fighter,razor sharp convex grind, old retired Treeman stamp, classic pinned FWI. Original signed 2009 Mosher sheath along side a two tone from the Treeman leather shop.
Many thanks again Jay.

A beauty in so many ways.

Pap

Very nice, sleek!

Tom Flynn

Very nice Warren.

Thanks guys. Really like this blade. Not one you see too often on a Treeman.

Of course Warren - glad you like it pal! It's a beauty... love that upswept blade!

Recently added this 10 1/2" Fossil Camp Knife to the collection. Love the double skull stamps and the deep hammermarked Studebaker blade. Mosher sheath makes this one somewhat vintage.

Nice one. Love those Studebaker blades.

Pap

Lol, wish I had the car to showcase the blade......

Great knife.

Just saw these. Very nice both of them.

Actually 4 recently added if you scroll back a bit. And thanks for the positive reply.

So Warren, which Behring/Treeman will you actually use in camp? I know you have some users, please tell.

Pap

Camping? Oh haven't thought about anything outdoors yet, it's still winter here.
Well even though its set up as a fighter, that Treeman upswept blade would be good for any camp and field skinning chores.
A better choice for me would be one of my BMK axe/knife camp combos. Probably the fossil set. It has a larger knife to handle just about anything.

You are welcome!

I sure do enjoy looking at your stuff. Keep putting it on here.

Thanks Coach!

I didn't make it to Blade this year, but Jim and Brian finished a project for me right before the show.
I had a piece of FWI for a while and was thinking of what to do with it. I sent a photo to Jim and he had me send it in. I had some ideas, but ended up letting Jim run with it, and he outdid himself. 9.25 brass back hammer mark fighter blade. I did have ideas for the sheath and sent Brian some rock art photos and he outdid him self too.
It is big enough that even Chief would like it

Peter

Love everything about this build. Another over the top from BMK.

Pap

Peter,

Nice brassback; the sheath is great!

Tom Flynn

Super nice Peter, bells and whistles galore.

Outstanding, Peter.....everything about the whole package is just awesome. Those guys just keep doing great work; never boring.

Thanks guys

I am really enjoying it and showing it to my local friends too

Peter

A couple of vintage old school crown stag Treeman's. Matching camp combo and a very large camp knife, Mosher Horsehide leather.

Rhis set DEFINITELY does not suck!

Figured you'd be smitten over the big blade with the old "Treeman" retired stamp.

I am if he ain't! Nice COMBO!

Noted Steve, thanks.

Super nice pair.

Pap

Thank you Pap. The other camp knife pic doesn't do this blade any justice. It's absolutely a beastly blade, long and wide; love the choil.

Another fighter from Jim, this is the first one with the new double skull stamp and he sent a letter along with the knife
Great stag and a brass butt plate

Peter

Outstanding Peter! That's the cleanest stamp I've seen... skulls look tough. Thank you for sharing. Have a good weekend exploring.

Nice knife, Peter.

Here's another older Treeman with the retired stamp. Nice old Scagel style crotch stag.
Don't ever recall seeing any Jack Mosher sheaths with stone pockets.

Agreed, never seen a Mosher with the stone pocket and embellishments. Nice.

Pap

Same here.

I did not mention this is marked as a Horsehide sheath. It's built like a tank.

Wow, that's an early one! Neat sheath. Good get!

Thanks Jay.

This one the third in a haul thanks to Miles. Vintage Treeman Woodcraft hunter, nickel silver hilt, fiber and metal spacers, FWI handle. Jack Mosher sheath makes this one rather vintage.

Beautiful knife, congrats!

Very nice, for sure.

Pap

Beautiful knife.

Jim at his best. Thanks.

Treeman vintage 8" camp knife, Studebaker, and retired Treeman stamps. Nickel hilt, fiber center spacer. Flawless FWI, not a hint of tapioca. Jack Mosher sheath, zebra inlay makes for a great recent find.

Awesome find.

Many thanks Steve.

Beautiful knife Warren! Great way to "close out" 2018

Indeed a beauty! Real attractive knife!

Many thanks Guys.

A very vintage J Behring Handmade, old Treeman stamps, Scagel all the way to the crotch stag butt. Simple Mosher plain pouch in horsehide leather.
This little 4 1/2" bird and trout could just double as a favorite steak knife.

A good looking knife.

Ultra fast response Steve. You are either quick on the draw or have friends in higher places. Thank you.

Great little steak knife and the Mosher sheath to boot. What's not to like?

Pap

Exactly!

WOW! !! That is a great Treeman!!! Nice score

Thank you.

Vintage Treeman Handmade Hatchet, copper hardware, FWI handle, Mosher leather.

Here is an Alaskan that I just got from Jim. Incredible little knife and sheath. I have a few more of his knives, and have been a fan for years.

Nice!

Good looking knife.

Those convex grinds are great for delicate work. Sharp and easy to keep sharp. Very nice

Jim offers some awesome blades as evidenced by your new acquisition. Outstanding!

Vintage stag 8" fighter. Double skull stamped, nickel butt plate, Mosher leather.

Great looking knife.

All of Jim's knives are outstanding, IMHO. What a great one to pick up.

Many thanks guys.

Another vintage gem, old stamp 6" what I would call a Sportman's Bowie in the Scagel style. Sharpened clip, brass hilt, fiber, metal and horsehide spacers, crown stag handle. Jack Mosher Horsehide sheath stamped "H".

Very nice one!!
Pap

Very nice knife.

A couple of awesome fighters just in today.
Treeman 12" retired Treeman stamped 5160 steel blade. Nickel hilt, metal & fiber spacers, FWI handle. Brown Mosher basketweave sheath.
Second knife is a 10 1/2" double skull stamped 5160 blade, nickel hilt, red fiber & spacers, ivory handle, nickel butt plate. Reverse side stamped with retired "Treeman" stamp.
Smooth Mosher sheath.

Now those are some knives!

Thanks Steve, they are beastie blades.

Very nice!

Thanks Coach. These old Treeman blades and Mosher sheaths are classic's.

Placing this post in the right place, hopefully.

Ok... Man, there are some *crazy nice* knives in *THIS* thread. Fantastic works of art.

Here’s a little trout and bird knife I picked up years ago. My son has another one just like it - almost its twin. He never goes hunting or fishing without it. He usually has a rugged looking big orange handle folder in his kit, with gut hook and saw blade, but he always has the Treeman on his belt. The little 3 ¾” blade does almost everything he needs when field dressing. He keeps it in his car the rest of the year. Razor sharp and takes an edge with ease – a simple honing now and then on a kitchen steel will keep it going for months. These knives hold their edge well.

And the little Mosher sheaths are fantastic for everyday carry or throwing in a tackle box or car seat cubby. Especially thick and tough, protect the knives well, but aren’t too heavy. These little knives, in their sheaths, give a natural impression of a “basic tool.”

With its similar top bevel and overall profile, it compares favorably with a Randall #7-4 ½, coming in about 1 1/8” shorter in OAL. But of course, it’s convex ground.

Gary

Great little knife Gary
If nothing else, you have a classy steak knife you could take anywhere. Spacer stack is sharp looking.

They say that “great minds” think alike. When I first saw this knife, my first thought was that it would be perfect for cuttn’ up a steak!

LOL, you got it right!
Who needs bird and trout when steak is on the table, right?

I can almost guarantee my son has used his to cut up cooked meat...

Thanks guys...

I had an idea for a Jeep themed camp knife when I take the Jeep to remote areas to camp. I wanted more of a slicer for food preparation than a chopper, as a lot of the places we camp you can't have camp fires so you are prepping your food and cooking on a propane stove.
Jim made the knife to complement my Jeep with an orange G10 Ward Gay style handle and Studebaker spring steel with nickel silver hilt and wrist thong.
Brian "Rocco" made the sheath with the JK grill and tire tread theme.
They both did a super job and I couldn't be happier

Peter

Very nice, Peter. Awesome work by Jim and Rocco. I really like Rocco’s grille.

Super Set up Peter! Nice Jeep too! I like the Jim and Rocco show as well!

WOW!
THAT is really Cool!

Tony

Very nice setup. I really like the sheath.
Walker

Peter,

Great knife & sheath!

Tom Flynn

Sweet!


Cliff

Nice one!

Nice!

OUTSTANDING package Peter!
Brian's skillz are coming along! Love to see this kind of unique offering! =)

Really cool package Peter. If you can envision it Jim can make it,,,,,,only better than you were picturing it. And Brian can certainly wrap it. Looks great.

Thanks guys for the nice comments. I get these ideas sometimes and it is great to work with craftsmen who can put it into reality.
I used it for some food preparation already at home

Peter

Slicing Oranges?

Continuing the theme?

Great idea and even better execution!! I might need to borrow your idea for one (or both) of my Jeeps, neither one dressed up quite as nice as yours though....yet!

David, slicing any orange colored food.

Jerry, feel free tell us about your Jeeps too. We have some serious four wheel drive trails here

Peter