CruForgeV and Redwood

[Karl B. Andersen]

Finally got 'er done - it was a big day.
I'm really starting to enjoy this Cru Forge V. I hope it's around for a while.
Doing a really nice job on wrought iron fittings is something that has taken me about 5 years to be consistantly comfortable with.
It is not a slam-dunk procedure.
There is a reflection in the composite photo that looks like a poorly fit guard, but it is simply a reflection of the etching in the guard face.
This stabilized redwood handle had its own challenges as well. It had a few surprisingly unwelcomed voids that will remain part of this handle forever.
What can I say?
This was my handle shaping demo at this past Branson, Missouri, hammer-in and I hope that those who were there appreciate this just that much more!
Thanks for letting me share.

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

I forgot to mention that the fittings are TWISTED wrought iron.

 

[WalterDavis]

That's a good looking knife all the way around:thumbup:

 

[Lorien]

oh, yeah!!! There's a serious cutter, if you ever do a comp, that might be the ONE.

 

[stabber]

Looks great Karl. That Wood sure is attractive!! Awesome job:thumbup:

 

[Kevin Jones]

Very nice Karl. Like everything about it

 

[RogerP]

That came out super-nice Karl - easily one of my favourites of yours.

Roger

 

[John M Cohea]

Very nice Karl.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

One of your nicest so far.

 

[Peregrin]

I really like the looks of that knife. Beautiful work!

 

[T.K.C.]

Another fantastic knife!!!

 

[2sparky]

sweet cutter!
-Barry-

 

[JParanee]

Love the long clip . This and the last one are really head turners

 

[xaman]

Karl, the blade profile on this one is outstanding! Of course the handle is beautiful as well, great work.

 

[liuzengli]

very pretty

 

[Chuck Ward]

Not meaning to hijack Carl's thread but here are a couple of photos of him shaping the handle at Branson.

Chuck

 

[Fort Henry Custom Knives]

It may very well be my computer Chuck but the Pictures you posted look like an Andy Warhol interpretation of Karl..?? I will try and reload the page and see if that helps.

BTW - Karl - I personally really like the twisted wrought Iron. :thumbup: