Birdseye Fighter/Camp Knife

[David Wesner]

Here's a fighter/camp knife I just finished. She's really light and fast in the hand. A real beauty, this one is perfect for fighting with that next piece of cedar kindling around the camp site Man oh man do I ever love making these Bowie's Specs are as follows :

Steel : 1/4" 5160 @ 59/60 HRC
Hardware : 655 silicon bronze guard, pin & lanyard tube
Handle : WSSI stabilized birdseye maple
Sheath : 8-9 oz. veg tanned leather ; hand sewn
OAL : 13-1/2"
Blade Length : 8-1/4"

Cost : $ 325 + shipping ( typically ~ $10 conus) This ones Sold, Thanks guys : )

 

[t1mpani]

Good looking piece there! Specs/price?

 

[jgkelly]

I agree, awesome knife. I'd love some more info. Is there a sheath?

 

[David Wesner]

Please forgive the massive pics. I posted this knife to the customs forum first and could not for the life of me figure out how to attach the same images here . I ended up having to do it this way until I find a solution. Thanks for your patience guys and also for the kind words The cost and a few more pics up now

 

[SpearZ]

Looking at those pictures, all as I can say is "it's all good"

 

[on_the_edge]

Somebody please buy this before I break down...

 

[David Wesner]

Looking at those pictures, all as I can say is "it's all good"

Thanks Spear You're always too kind

Somebody please buy this before I break down...

go ahead, pull the trigger

Thanks for looking guys. Much appreciated :thumbup:

 

[mmmotorcycle]

Absolutely stunning! The first knife of that size and craftmanship that I would not be afraid of using AND abusing!

Great knife!

 

[David Wesner]

Absolutely stunning! The first knife of that size and craftmanship that I would not be afraid of using AND abusing!

Great knife!

Thanks MM :thumbup: That's exactly what I make them for ...... well, the using part anyway I know what you mean about the abusing part though and I'll take that as a compliment

 

[Larry Hensley]

Looks Good.......Someone gonna be a happy camper with that on their belt.

 

[cerberus]

That looks good Dave:thumbup:

Cerberus

 

[pyrguy]

Very nice looking.

 

[automaticman]

Bravo David,

I'll take it. PM sent. Phil

 

[Bushman5]

That is one of the most beautiful knives i have ever seen. very nice job. God that handle photo should be sent to the woodworking mags for publishing.

wow! :thumbup:

 

[David Wesner]

I received your email automaticman :thumbup: Thank you very much

And thanks for all of the great comments guys

 

[xaman]

Wow, David -- you outdid yourself on that one! It is absolutely stunning.

Nice score Automaticman.

 

[David Wesner]

Thanks xaman

 

[Gravelface]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

 

[Cutshaw]

Great work on that one, Dave. For anyone that hasn't seen some of Mr Wesner's work firsthand, let me say that not only is he a craftsman but the precision is unbelievable. The symmetry... everything. I gave it some thought then saw under his website (or somewhere) that he was a machinist before he became a bladesmith.

Let me tell you, it really shows!

 

[Franco32]

Very Nice Dave!! I wouldn't worry too much about the pictures, I could almost feel them they were sooo close! Your attention to detail sets the bar for the rest of us.....Gary