CAS - RyanW Collaboration Knife (WIP)

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I have had some “Bad Vibes” in the past from posting WIP’s here in the Custom Knife Forum, but I feel the need to share this one.

I have been communicating with a good friend Claudio Sobral (CAS Knives) via Email for some time now. Every time he posts his work I am in awe. I asked to be put on his list for a medium sized fighter in his unmistakable Stainless SanMai. To my surprise he said. “Lets do a CAS – RyanW collaboration. You draw up a design, I will make the SanMai Blade and you do the handle.”

After I picked my jaw up off the floor my head started spinning, this posed a few dilemmas for me:
1. I love Claudio’s designs, this will me my design
2. Part of my attraction to Claudio’s knives is his handle work
3. I am going to screw up a beautiful Stainless SanMai Blade

As some of you know, I avoid guards and hidden tangs like the plague. Not because I don’t like them (They are actually my favorite knives as a collector). I started putting pencil to paper, trying to make a guard less fighter that would do Claudio’s steel justice. This is what I came up with:
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The design just wasn’t working, and definitely did not have that CAS feel. I was afraid it needed a guard. I am lucky enough to have a few trusted sources to bounce ideas and designs off for quality constructive feedback. I will post their suggestions but not their names to protect the innocent. They can chime in if they so choose.

Critique #1:
“Great design, I really like it! :)

I scribbled some ideas... I think I changed everything just a little. Not because I didn't like what you had, rather because when you change one thing it usually forces you to change something else a little to go with it.

I think the heart of your design is totally still there, just with some subtle changes to allow for a guard. And don't let guards hold you back, I know you can do them!”

Critique #2:
“if you wanna get taken seriously, you had better man up and get your guard
on. I think this would be the perfect knife to start on.

Great design too!”

So here is the revised design That I sent to Claudio… Time to get my “Guard On”
RyanW-CASCollaboration.jpg


I will update as I hear from Claudio or have updates…
 
While sketch #1 is a nice looking design, I think #2 will look FAR better in one of Claudio's laminated blades.

Will be anxious to see how this progresses.

Peter
 
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I like guards... and I think that the second design looks like it would be cool...
... but the first design LOOKS like a RyanW knife. AND I think #1 would look great with Claudio's steel.
Either way, I'm stoked to see how the collaboration turns out.
Erin
 
Looking forward to this WIP. I like the second better out of the two, but I am a big fan of hidden tangs and guards.

Steve
 
I'd take the first version with a clip added. Loving that bolster.

For me, that guard is overpowering the sleekness. Halve the dimensions and I might like it more. Or lose the upper tang.

Good for YOU!

Coop
 
Cool project Ryan. I'd take design number two but I'd get rid of the top quillion on that guard. That's just my preference.
 
Very nice Ryan you lucky dawg!!:eek:
That second design is KILLER!! What material/finish you thinking about for the guard?
Im just now starting to solder the guards im doing, and it adds a few crucial steps but man it sets em apart!!
Greg
 
A RyanW/CAS collab?!? What a wonderful idea. Both designs have their own merits. I'm really looking forward to seeing this one progress.
 
Big fan of both of you.

I look forward to the progress. I agree with others, on that size, no top guard, or a nub on top.
 
Thanks everyone for the great Comments, I think the second design is only Ghey to those that know Ghey ;)...

I have time to play with the guard i thought about removing the top quillion, I will cross that bridge when I get the blade in hand.

Coop You may be able to see that top design with a Clip (Slight mod on the finger wells). ;) As Erin said design #1 is more my style and I could not resist making one.
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*UPDATE*
I got some Updates from Claudio:

Here he has the materials Cleaned up and ready to weld. 2 stainless (Outside) and 1 High Carbon (Core)
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Materials in the vice ready for the Weld.
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Here the materials are welded, The Bead is run the length of the billet to make a perfect seal. This prevents oxygen from entering between the materials, Oxygen/Air will prevent the materials from forge welding.
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Into the forge brought up to temp
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Claudio lets the materials soak at welding temp.
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after the soak it goes to the press working the materials together carefully.
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He repeats the Forge soak and press multiple times.

Thanks Claudio!
... Ryan
 
Dang Ryan, that's a sweet design! Both really are lookers, but I agree, the top one is all your flavor! Can't wait to see more!


-X
 
I like them both for different reasons......but I really like the one you showed in post 13 :thumbup::thumbup:

It would probably look great with a hamon too :p

Looking forward to this WIP going forward for sure

Bill
 
This is going to be good.
 
Thanks Adam and Xander!

Billf, You are correct It will look great for a hamon I hope the customer likes it ;)

Thanks Mack, glad you are watching.
 
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