The Custom Stock Knife: Variations On A Theme

[Blues]

Thank you, Brad. It's my pleasure to share it with you.

[chevy_racin]

Wow Elliot, that is a very nice collection. You are a lucky man. Thank you for sharing. All are beautiful, but I think number 5 is my favorite.

[Blues]

Forgive the reopening but I was re-reading and wanted to add this great stockman by Richard Rogers to the collection. It was brought to me on Richard's behalf by Jerry Halfrich from the 2012 Blade Show:



Richard's work is simply wonderful.

(The original post has now been updated to include this stockman.)

[Humppa]

Elliott, a great looking stockman! I like the shape of the handle very much!

[Blues]

Thanks, Andi. That one was based upon a Schrade pattern that I believe Steven had sent to Richard to replicate. (I believe he received the jigged bone version.)
The knife is as well executed as any knife I own. Just a joy.

[Jack Black]

Fantastic collection Elliott, really beautiful knives. Thanks for giving us a look at them

Jack

[Blues]

Fantastic collection Elliott, really beautiful knives. Thanks for giving us a look at them

Jack

Thanks for the kind words. The pleasure is mine, of course.

[jivedaddy]

Nice stockman Elliott-very impressive

[Blues]

Nice stockman Elliott-very impressive

Thank you, brother.

[jujigatame]

One thing that really stands out to me on some of those knives is how the makers run the swedge almost the entire length of the spine on the secondary blades. Is that something you specifically requested on any of them?

[Blues]

One thing that really stands out to me on some of those knives is how the makers run the swedge almost the entire length of the spine on the secondary blades. Is that something you specifically requested on any of them?

Nope. I leave that to their sense of aesthetics as well as the requirements of the build insofar as the nesting of the blades.

[bakerg2g]

Those are some GREAT looking stock knives.. Hard to beat
that collection! That R. Bose Brown jigged bone looks fantastic!
Thanks for sharing...

Jason

[Blues]

Those are some GREAT looking stock knives.. Hard to beat
that collection! That R. Bose Brown jigged bone looks fantastic!
Thanks for sharing...

Jason

Thanks, Jason. I agree...the very first time I saw that jigged bone from Reese in person, I was floored by how beautifully executed it was.

[silenthunterstudios]

That #12 is a real looker, my favorite out of the whole bunch. Thanks for sharing pics of all.

[Blues]

That #12 is a real looker, my favorite out of the whole bunch. Thanks for sharing pics of all.

Yep...I think that Erickson fella's got a future ahead of him if he keeps at it.

[Gevonovich]

You are blessed, Elliott. I could stare at them all day.

[Blues]

You are blessed, Elliott. I could stare at them all day.

Thank you. I do indeed count myself very fortunate to be able to be the custodian and caretaker of these great knives.

I'm giving some serious thought to throwing that latest Rogers in my pocket soon. My resolve is slowly eroding insofar as keeping it pristine is concerned. I know Richard would want me to carry it.

[Fisher1573]

Which one of those Ruple's are you favorite Mr. Elliot?

[Blues]

Which one of those Ruple's are you favorite Mr. Elliot?

I'd be lying if I said I could pick one and stick to it. Each one has distinct features which I like a lot. As far as construction goes, the (split back) sowbelly whittler offers the most complexity both in terms of the build of the knife as well as the file work done by Bill on the liners and spacer.

Can you accept my reply despite the dodge?

[Fisher1573]

I wouldn't expect any less from such an avid slip joint lover. Thanks for replying.