A few more....

David Wesner

David Wesner

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Here's a few knives I've made in the past 10 days.

First is a Loveless style drop point hunter. CPM 154, wssi chroma-brown stabilized birdseye (from the 60+ yr.old log I found in my barn). I'm using the .015 bright red liner from Pops now instead of the .030. I really like the thin splash of color better than the thicker liners I've used in the past. 416 stainless guard. I hardened and tempered this guard, as I had heard that they polish up better. Honestly, I didn't notice much (if any) difference. As usual, this one also has a tapered tang.

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This set of twins is my combat model. These are in CPM 3V with tan canvas micarta/black liner on a tapered tang.

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Last one is a morphed X model, also in CPM 3V with green canvas micarta and the .015 red liner on a tapered tang. The added raised thumb ramp is very functional and makes for a really secure grip in any hand hold the knife has to offer.

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I've come to love doing tapered tang on my full tangs knives. Not just the look but how they make the knife feel. They truly come to life. I've gotten good enough at doing them that on my knives with no guard, there isn't a flat surface on the knife. A top view shows the profile as a diamond, the apex being at the front of the ricasso. The tapered tang blends into the ricasso area and at the apex changes direction moving into the distal taper. The knives I make with guards have a flat only at the ricasso and the area underneath the guard where it is pinned and soldered. The hunters, being on the small side compared to my Bowie's and Camp knives, are very light and flighty because of the taper......... again, almost alive.

Thanks for looking guys ! I hope you like them.
 
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David, those are very nice!

Where could I get specs for the combat models?
 
Those are Sweet knives. WOW that Loveless hunter is awesome.
 
Thanks David :) I hear ya brother, how can you not like BadBobs drop point hunter design. Definitely one of my favorites :thumbup:

Thanks Alain :thumbup:

xaman said:
David, those are very nice!

Where could I get specs for the combat models?
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Thanks Eli :thumbup: The Combat is built from 1/4" stock with an OAL of 10-7/8". Blade length is 6". I use stainless handle fasteners and lanyard tubes and, if you'll notice, these are the first that I've used a lanyard tube with an O.D. of 3/8" rather than the standard 1/4". I not only like the look better but the larger I.D. is handier in that it allows a larger lanyard to be used. FWIW, the specs for all my knives can be found on my website at www.kelseycreekknifeworks.com

Thanks again guys :thumbup: :thumbup: ;)
 
Great Work
I am very happy to have taken Combat with my italian's friend Stefano, I hope to use it as soon as possible.
thank you

Pausania
 
Great work, David..........I agree 110% about the tapered-tangs.........superb! :cool:
 
Thanks guys :) I really appreciate it :thumbup:

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Great Work
I am very happy to have taken Combat with my italian's friend Stefano, I hope to use it as soon as possible.
thank you
Pausania
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Thank you Pausania :) Italy has been very good to me



Dudley, I still have a piece of W2 and a handful of 1/16" ball bearing with your name on it. I have to get into my flipper mode ;)

I haven't forgotten :o


;)
 
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I like this one!
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Love your version of the loveless , your tapered tangs are done exceptionally well.

Yup , I need to call you soon about a small hunter. :)
 
Thank you TKC ;)

Thats funny Lorien :) I like that one too brother :thumbup:

John, I'm keeping a spot open for you bud ;)

Thanks Broos :)
 
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you have a good scene going on there David:thumbup:
I've been following your knife career a bit over the past three years I've been in the forum, and I must say that your design talent has been consistently appealing to me over that time.:)
I get the impression that you are pretty full bore into this profession!
 
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Lorien said:
you have a good scene going on there David:thumbup:
I've been following your knife career a bit over the past three years I've been in the forum, and I must say that your design talent has been consistently appealing to me over that time.:)
I get the impression that you are pretty full bore into this profession!
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Thanks Lorien. Full Bore ! Yes, most definitely :thumbup: Obsessed is probably more appropriate though. I can't spend enough time in my shop Lorien, the days are just too short. I've said it before, " Having to go to sleep ? What a waste of time " ;) :D


Keith Montgomery said:
Those all look great, especially that Loveless hunter.
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Keith....... I'm starting to get the impression that you like the Loveless style drop point hunter design almost as much as I do ;)

I appreciate the nice feedback you always give me Keith. Two things I need to do asap......... I need to stop procrastinating about getting some professionally done pics by Coop and I need to get one of these DPH's into your hands ;)

Thanks again,.....everyone, for the really kind words about my work.
 
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david....great lookin knives.....i like the hunter so much i don't even mind it's stainless!:D.....i like the big chopper too.....keep up the good work....ryan
 
You're welcome:):):)
 
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