Bushcraft Knife challenge - Interest?

[Bruce Culberson]

I've got kiln problems. My sugar creek shot craps today.

That sucks Iz! As Red Green once siad "there is nothing worse for a man than having his unit malfunction".

Good luck getting things going again!:thumbup:

Bruce

 

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

I'll try it out, just signed up. I've had the blank cut out for about 4 years, got it HT a year ago. I work slow but it will be worth it seeing my "work" with those of real makers.

 

[Rotte]

I've got kiln problems. My sugar creek shot craps today.:grumpy:

Ahhh, bummer Iz. Hope you get her runnin' again real soon.

 

[raylaconico]

Well, I'm thinking of entering this one. It's still a while before the deadline so I might change my mind. It's 9 1/2" overall, 4 1/2" blade, 1095 steel, macasser (I think) handle.

 

[blgoode]

Damn! That gets my vote Ray!!!!

 

[Rick Marchand]

Ray... you make simple look GOOOOOOOOD!

 

[sextant]

wow Ray - that looks perfect! I'm sure the test-results will show the same
Peter

 

[Gossman Knives]

Looks great Ray. :thumbup:
Scott

 

[sursum knife]

for those of us coming in late can we get a recap of the conditions of contest, specs, time frame, etc.
John Hutcheson

 

[sursum knife]

Nice knife Ray clean simple I like it

 

[Mistwalker]

for those of us coming in late can we get a recap of the conditions of contest, specs, time frame, etc.
John Hutcheson

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=773760

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[dphillips]

There's some good looking blades being made for this. I gotta get on the ball.

 

[deltablade]

Ray, great lookin knife. Is it forged?

 

[Big Mike]

Wow, another great entry.



Very nice job on that one Ray. :thumbup: :thumbup:





Big Mike

 

[raylaconico]

Thanks for the comments guys. I like the knife a lot but I'm still not sure if it's the one. I might go with a smaller version of this design.

 

[pitdog]

Thanks for the comments guys. I like the knife a lot but I'm still not sure if it's the one. I might go with a smaller version of this design.

4"-4 1/2" blade seems about right to me, why do ya think it should be smaller ?

 

[raylaconico]

4"-4 1/2" blade seems about right to me, why do ya think it should be smaller ?

For me, it's the right size. I like bigger blades than most people even for small tasks. I'm just thinking of what the testers will like. A 3.5" blade might be nicer for carving and small cutting. As a knifemaker, you got to think of what the users will like. If I made the knife for myself, this would be it but I have to remember that this knife isn't for me. I haven't decided yet though.

 

[Big Mike]

4"-4 1/2" blade seems about right to me, why do ya think it should be smaller ?

Ray, I'm with Pit on this one, it looks just about right to me. :thumbup: :thumbup:





Big Mike

 

[blgoode]

The Bushcraft I made was 4.25" blade as well. It was a good size for bigger tasks and the smaller tasks are manageable.

 

[mtnfolk mike]

that's a great looking knife Ray..:thumbup::thumbup: looks very versatile..