5 NEW KNIVES - little ones...

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Jason Cutter

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I thought I'd put all these new ones in one thread. Been practising my hollowgrinding and so far so good (IMHO) :D
I only have a 3inch contact wheel, so the blades are all very small. The hollows are also thus, very deep and I have combined it with a tall-ish convex edge. I am waiting to get a grinder with an 8inch contact wheel so I can hollowgrind bigger knives.

I still prefer flat grinds for a consistently fine edge and overall strength, but this seems to work for small utility knives or for detailed work, eg.- caping knives etc. It also gave me the opportunity to experiment with handle styles and techniques. I made these knives quite quickly so hope to sell them for relatively low prices. All are very basic patterns.

Sorry it makes the photos take a while to load unless you have cable. Thanks for looking and any coments appreciated. Jason.


PS.- the antiqued finish on the Ringed Gidgee is done by beadblasting the finished wood before final finishing.

http://fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dl...A2-C7AF1F837615}&exp=f&moddt=37915.9354303704

http://fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dl...F1-0505B3D5DA93}&exp=f&moddt=37916.8329295023

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http://fototime.com/ftweb/bin/ft.dl...B9-15A39CA62917}&exp=f&moddt=37916.8329416088
 
I've laways thought that small fixed-blades like these made a lot of sense as practical every-day multi-tasking knives. I love that little sheep horn-handled one at the end. Nice stuff.

Roger
 
Man, I can invision a combo set up with a big honkin spear point camp bowie(10" blade or so), and sewn into the sheath would be a pouch containing one of these Jade Personals. :)
 
You seem to have a knack for finding great handle material. I love that jade G10, I've never seen anything like that. The ringed gidgee is also quite beautiful. I like all 5 knives, you are doing some fantastic work. Keep 'em coming!

(edited because I cannot count!)
 
That L'il Gidgee Personal is a fantastic looking knife. They all look good, but in my opinion that one is the nicest.
 
I like that "Tiny Sheepshorn" personal. I'm planning to get together with Phil Tham this weekend to discuss a similar blade for myself. Mine will have a 2" blade and a 2.5" handle. I bought a piece of damasteel that I'm thinking of having him use. These fixed blade pocketknives are great. They're useful, but because they look like shrunken versions of bigger knives non-knife people are usually curious rather than apprehensive.
 
I just wanted to thank Jens Anso "personally" for being the inspiration behind the little knives I make. A couple of years ago, I saw his knives featured in Tactical Knives, looked at his Drop Point Personal and fell in love (with the whole knife / knifemaking thing...). Thanks for the feedback guys. Much appreciated. Jason.

PS.- the Gidgee Personal has a 1/16inch thick liner of brown Micarta on the underside to prevent moisture from getting underneath the Gidgee.

PPS.- the Jade G10 is usually called light green G10. Got it from Masecraft Supply. They have more "unusual stuff" than most other places and their prices are spot on...
 
I want one... nice work Jason! Those little personal's would make perfect EDCs, and they look great for detail work while hunting.
 
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