A Bushcrafter for ME!!! :D

[Brian Andrews]

The first bushcraft knife I made of my design has been ground, tested, re-ground, and basically is not that appealing any more I am mainly using it for a reference for my handle shape these days.

Every other one I have made since then has gone to another home.

I knew I wanted to make me another, but I was uninspired by a handle material choice. Micarta is great, and there are some cool wood choices out there. However, since the knife was Scandinavian inspired, I was looking for something a bit more "traditional."

My first thought was birch. But is seems rather boring. Then I thought CURLY BIRCH! Yes, that was going to be it.

Problem was, I was having a HARD time getting some in the US. So, finally I gave up and ordered some from Finland.

I just finished up the knife last night, and I am EXTREMELY pleased with it.

Here it is:

My handle shape:

I really love the look in this section:

I hope you like the pics. I know I am in love with the knife!

B

 

[tonym]

Your killing me!

That knife is awesome Brian, great job on the handle! The wood was definately worth the wait!

 

[wildmike]

Taht is a tremndous piece of work. Very nice indeed.

 

[Elen]

Fantastic looking knife. :thumbup:

 

[KuRUpTD]

That curly birch looks awesome ...great job !

 

[stockman242]

Great lookin' knife and really excellent pictures. :thumbup:

Peter

 

[mtnfolk mike]

wow.... brian that thing is awesome... i love those handle scales and the contours look super comfortable... great work once again..:thumbup:


i want one...

 

[hollowdweller]

I'd love to see this knife but photobucket is blocked and at home my system will not open images (too slow)

Could anybody who is a paying BF member upload one and post it on BF's server or another hosting service?? PLEEEZZEE?

 

[KiljoyKutlery]

I am really in love with this knife...I particularly like this version...man, it is an awesome knife Brian...very nice.

 

[chickenplucker]

Oh my !! :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[tonym]

Here ya go HD


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[IH8U]

Man that is super nice! Got any tips to making a good even scandi grind?

 

[paulhilborn]

WOW, what a beautiful knife, absolutely fantastic!!!

Paul

 

[hollowdweller]

Here ya go HD


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You are a kind person tonym!

Beautiful blade. Kickin handle!:thumbup:

 

[pitdog]

Damn you Brian, now Iv'e gone and drooled all over my keyboard !!!

 

[jh205]

Very, very nice.

What kind of steel is it?

 

[Mike Fitz]

Dang Brian, you're killing me here! That looks absolutely fantastic!

 

[pitdog]

Look well if ya get Ray Mears placing an order with ya Brian !!!!

 

[Mentor]

WOW.

Wow. That is a gorgeous knife, and a great design. I am terribly jealous. The combination of a nicely contoured handle and a good-sized scandi blade is very appealing, and that birch is just great. Wonderful pictures, too!

All the best,

- Mike

 

[stingray4540]

Man, that one is beautiful!!!

So were did you get the wood from???