CUSTOM WSK's????

hikeeba said:
Awesome. That is simply awesome. I'd like something like that very much. It combines 2 of my favorite tools: A WSK and Becker TacTool.
The item above is has a chisel grind, correct?
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it's very much like the blackjack edition dive-tool (div-tul), the second generation model (see the old flyer literature thread in camillus forum for the original photo)... very wide that one is. there's one for $100+ on ePray now, but they usually sell for less. eagle industries sheath - ultra sweet too.

it might have a chisel grind (the becker did), but i think it would work better with a concave grind for the chopper part, and maybe a sharp scandi flat grind fort he draw knife part. i dunno.

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moosemaster said:
I could make that. Its a hell of a tool, you'd defiantly want a small companion to go with it.
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yah. see the other images (http://perspicuityphotos.smugmug.com...0830#128905534) those are all the images on that model (in two sizes) i could find. yah.

i personally think the arrow hole should be a TAD longer, and the saw/edger a bit finer, i think... the grinds should be concave/chopper, scandi style/draw knife, but that's me :)

and yes, it would need a knife and one of those cute skinner tools too - fits in an altoid in iirc - a very good piece.

definitely be inspired by JEB's suff, but improve improve improve! :)

i have a dan koster WSK, and have to say, he really thought about how to take the beck design to the next level - very good stuff. may we hope you do the same for this genre :)

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I think you described this one...
 
moosemaster said:
Here a J.E.B. style wsk I'm making for one of the customers that ordered one of his knives and never got one. What a bummer, but im glad i was able to help. I just sent it out for sand blasting for a nice matte finish. I will post pics of the finished product. What do you guys think?
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Great blend of materials and lines-- just darn good design! What are the shallow knotches in the spine of the blade for? There are a number of these blade designs out there-- the big thick curving tip, the straight wedged area to the rear, saw top spine. I can guess what each feature could be used for, but I's love a short tour of one of these knives with a description of each feature and function. I love the grips on your designs in general-- pure sculpture.
 
The exposed butt of the knife is for various pounding crushing uses. Like breaking bone apart for needles and such for primitive skills needs. If the handle material was even with the butt it would sustain damage from the repeated impacts. Jensen ground slightly and i left is full 1/4 at the butt as per the customers request. As for the ridges on the top, they are serrations. Which is handy because you can sharpen it in the field if you have to. I dont feel the work as well for notching as the BECK style saw teeth, but they will cut rope and such better. The whole knife is chisel ground, meaning one side is completely flat. It is also much easier to sharpen and very strong. There is a small hole in between bolts 2 &3 on the handle, this is a base for a bow drill for starting a fire. And there is a 9mm hole in the blade for gaging sticks for arrows of a close diameter. The closer they size wise the more similar they will fly. You can also use it for straightening sticks for arrows. I made it out of o-1 tool steel and differentially heat treated it. I also made the sheath out of veggie tanned leather and i believe its 12 ounce leather, its really thick stuff. Did i answer most of your questions DaleW? Thanks for the compliments on the handle, i really pride myself on making nice looking comfortable handles. I want them to make your hand happy.
 
moosemaster said:
Did i answer most of your questions DaleW? Thanks for the compliments on the handle, i really pride myself on making nice looking comfortable handles. I want them to make your hand happy.
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Yes, and thanks! I learn a lot in these forums and some of these features aren't obvious to the eye. Using the knife for a top bearing for a bow drill is genius-- one other thing you don't have to build to get warm and dry. Costs little and actually makes the knife a little lighter.

I've chewed up my hands on a lot of tool handles and I appreciate ones that work-- Wera screwdrivers come to mind. I never really understood Shaker chairs until I hurt my back and one sit told me they were made by and for people who worked with their backs. A survival knife won't help you if it gives you blisters or weakens your grip over time. Design follows function :) Thanks a lot for sharing and teaching.
 
Moosemaster, What type of grinder do you use? How the heck do you do all the tight curves? They look great.
 
I do alot with files and hand sanding. My grinder is a Bader BIII and it rocks my socks off! I got the biggest 220 variable speed motor as well. There are many slick grinders out there, so you have to find what suits your needs. Bader has been around for a long time and has all sorts of accesory heads and things of that nature and i liked the dirrecrt drive, I have had bad luck with belt driven grinders. I will get some shot pics up real soon if you guys want to see?
 
Heres the companion to the evo. Its called the gecko and was desigend by Gundy. I hope i did it justice.

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I made it out of 1095 and differentially heat treated it. I think the temper line looks nice. I went with a wavy hammon over a straight temper line. I had trouble deciding which fits the knife best? I am going to do a od green kydex sheath today for it. I can post some pics of the finished product later today...
 
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