I have 4 of Dan's knives
2 Model 1
1 custom skinner
1 Walter brend skinner
I just got back from hunting Iowa last weekend. Our party killed 16 deer. I used the model one all weekend and it field dressed 8 deer. It was still going strohg and would shave my arm hair.. the last night I touched it up on a strop and after 5-6 passes on each side, I honestly think it was sharper than when I RECEIVED IT!!
Yesterday I skinned 4 deer with the 2 skinners I have and it was a joy..I have a few Doziers also, K2,K9 and I can tell you the performance is identical.
I think the Model One is a winner and probably all a person needs to be honest.. Dan and his wife Wendi and top notch people to deal with and his work is second to none.
You should check out Dan knives on his facebook.. He has a bunch of his work in his facebook page..
