A Woolly Grouse

Dave Kelly

Dave Kelly

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This is a knife that I just finished for a fellow forum member and David Darom / Dennis Greenbaum's new "knives in the making" book.

Specs.
3 5/8" 1084 clay treated blade
Blackened 1084 bolsters with titanium and 1084 spacers
Mammoth ivory scales
Rope file worked and blackened 1084 back spacer
8 1/8" over all length

Thanks for looking,
Dave

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Your blades are extremely "organic" and come together nicely. Great work!!! :thumbup:
 
i love the overall look of it. nice bubbly curves and no pointy corners...point belongs exactly where it should be--at the tip.:thumbup:
 
Thanks you guys!!

Hi Mongo, thanks for asking. I've been around, mostly reading and admiring all the great knives, just haven't posted lately.

Happy Holidays to all you knife knuts,
Dave
 
Wow Dave, even more beautiful than I expected! :D

Wonder who the lucky owner is going to be :cool:

Great job!!

-Michael
 
Dave, you rock, and rock... Some other maker already used the "organic" description :p so I'll just have to say ... again, just amazing work. The way you have hardened the edge as well as extending up the bearing surfaces is a real unusual touch which makes a heap of sense. Jason.
 
Madcap, Brian, Thank you

Michael, I'm very happy that you like it!! I hope you'll enjoy carrying and using this knife for a very long time!

Jason, thank you. When I started experimenting with clay on folder blades, the first one I made the clay was too far into the pivot area and detent ball track, never again!



I wanted to share this very cool photo that David Darom just sent me. Amazing what a knowledgeable photographer can do!


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Dave Kelly said:
Michael, I'm very happy that you like it!! I hope you'll enjoy carrying and using this knife for a very long time!

Jason, thank you. When I started experimenting with clay on folder blades, the first one I made the clay was too far into the pivot area and detent ball track, never again!
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Michael, I'm envious. :p

Dave, I always respect an artisan who incorporates subtle performance features into their craft.

Jason.

Jason Cutter
Knifemaker, Australia
Jason Cutter Bladeart
www.jcbknives.com
 
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