A copper Handled Slipjoint

[wolfeknives]

My student is just starting to make slipjoints. One of his first is this copper handled piece. He made it for his own use, and allowed me to practice my engraving. Brave move since I have only cut a very few practice plates, never a knife.
He has now carried the knife for some time, and it is developing some patina on the handle. I am not usually a fan of patinas, but this is turning out very nice. The blade is stainless, so remains nice and bright. Just wanted to show it here since it is somewhat unusual.

 

[lambertiana]

That turned out really nice!

 

[Ernie1980]

Does the copper make it heavy in the pocket? The engraving looks great!

 

[Lander boy Matt]

That's a beautiful piece of work, great job with the engraving as well! The detail is amazing, are both sides engraved?

 

[huntnfishin]

Love bank scroll engraved stuff. Makes me think of old west guns . Awesome job.

 

[Will Power]

Your apprentice shows great promise Even Leonardo da Vinci was an apprentice once...

 

[screened porch]

My student is just starting to make slipjoints. One of his first is this copper handled piece. He made it for his own use, and allowed me to practice my engraving. Brave move since I have only cut a very few practice plates, never a knife.
He has now carried the knife for some time, and it is developing some patina on the handle. I am not usually a fan of patinas, but this is turning out very nice. The blade is stainless, so remains nice and bright. Just wanted to show it here since it is somewhat unusual.

Congratulations to your student and yourself.

 

[glennbad]

Great looking knife! I have always been apprehensive about using copper for certain things...pins, bolsters, etc., due to it's malleability. Maybe that's an unfounded concern.

 

[mrknife]

kills the germs tho! gotta love that oligodynamic effect!

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

My student is just starting to make slipjoints. One of his first is this copper handled piece. He made it for his own use, and allowed me to practice my engraving. Brave move since I have only cut a very few practice plates, never a knife.
He has now carried the knife for some time, and it is developing some patina on the handle. I am not usually a fan of patinas, but this is turning out very nice. The blade is stainless, so remains nice and bright. Just wanted to show it here since it is somewhat unusual.

NICE JOB.

I'd be proud to own this

 

[Matt_WY]

Fantastic work by both of you, that turned out great.

 

[wolfeknives]

Does the copper make it heavy in the pocket? The engraving looks great!

Surprisingly, the solid metal does not make it too heavy. He kept the scales fairly thin.

That's a beautiful piece of work, great job with the engraving as well! The detail is amazing, are both sides engraved?

Yes, both sides are engraved the same, or at least as close as I could get it to match.

Great looking knife! I have always been apprehensive about using copper for certain things...pins, bolsters, etc., due to it's malleability. Maybe that's an unfounded concern.

Glen, I dont think the copper is much worse than silver, brass or nickel silver. Maybe a little softer than the brass and nickel silver, but not much.

 

[waynorth]

My student is just starting to make slipjoints. One of his first is this copper handled piece. He made it for his own use, and allowed me to practice my engraving. Brave move since I have only cut a very few practice plates, never a knife.

Very nice-looking knife! Great work by both of you!!

 

[Peregrin]

My student is just starting to make slipjoints. One of his first is this copper handled piece. He made it for his own use, and allowed me to practice my engraving. Brave move since I have only cut a very few practice plates, never a knife.
He has now carried the knife for some time, and it is developing some patina on the handle. I am not usually a fan of patinas, but this is turning out very nice. The blade is stainless, so remains nice and bright. Just wanted to show it here since it is somewhat unusual.

The knife made a great canvas for your engraving! Congrats to both of you!