Damascus folder / amber jigged bone / Update now with stag

bbingenheimer said:
Sorry for the late post on the update. I had to remove more of the bark than I would have liked. However it does add to the overall package.
Please feel free to comment / critique

Thanks
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As you know Bing, that's one of the interesting characteristics of natural materials, it's often a surprise how the finished product will turn out. IMO, the stag does take the piece to a higher level.
 
I am a big fan of jigged bone on traditional patterns, but not here. I think the stag makes a huge improvement. Nice work, and appreciate your willingness to make the move.

- Joe
 
Bing, I really liked the looks of the jigged bone. I think it's perfect for that little folder and didn't feel it hurt the overall look of the knife. Just my opinion as a maker not a collector, and they're the ones you need to impress.
 
Mike Quesenberry said:
Bing, I really liked the looks of the jigged bone. I think it's perfect for that little folder and didn't feel it hurt the overall look of the knife. Just my opinion as a maker not a collector, and they're the ones you need to impress.
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Truer words were never spoken, Mike....and it is not about impression, it IS about enticement to purchase.

It is very good to get other makers opinions on knives.....but unless they are collectors too(and a surprising number are) it is just another opinion.

I always write from the perspective of a buyer....and would NOT have purchased that folder on a table at a show solely because of the cow shin bone scales(covers?)

Since it has been changed to stag, I would have stopped, inquired on a price, and purchased it for edc of the price was right.

A lot of new makers forget that other makers know how to make knives, but would be hard pressed to explain their formula/approach for selling them.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Mike Quesenberry said:
Bing, I really liked the looks of the jigged bone. I think it's perfect for that little folder and didn't feel it hurt the overall look of the knife. Just my opinion as a maker not a collector, and they're the ones you need to impress.
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I feel the same way, I like the jigged bone too and this little package could go with any material and do well. Definitely a good guy knife.
I have issues with the fasteners regardless. It's the silveriness I think, maybe it would jive more with a monesteel blade or stainless bolster better. But, for this one, if the fasteners were blued or something I think the overall flow would improve. Fileworked fasteners, bronze colored, could be pretty sweet too.
 
Mike Quesenberry said:
Bing, I really liked the looks of the jigged bone. I think it's perfect for that little folder and didn't feel it hurt the overall look of the knife. Just my opinion as a maker not a collector, and they're the ones you need to impress.
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I agree. I liked it with the jigged bone, and still like it with the stag. I collect and make knives and I may be the minority but the price of a handle material doesn't mean as much to me as the way it looks on the knife. I thought the jigged bone looked great and I would have bought the knife with either handle material. I was just trying to compliment the maker on a job well done. Not start a debate or ruffle feathers.
 
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Perhaps it is just the pictures of dubious quality, but that being all that I have to go by here . . .

I don't like the look of that stag. At all. And IMO it makes the screws stand out and look worse. Unless it somehow looks a LOT better in hand than in those pictures, I would not buy it with that stag. Period.

Very probably would not buy it with the jigged bone either, but given the two, in this particular case I definitely prefer the jigged bone. At least it was nice jigged bone.

I like the rest of the knive very much. With a NICE pair of stag scales or colorful walrus or mammoth ivory, it would a real, real sweet package.

Just another collector's opinion. Since we are apparently collecting collector opinions here.
 
There is some great discussion here. I can only learn to be a better maker with your help. That is why I always ask for comments/critique.

For me as a maker I realize my taste /preference will not always jive with some. I'm ok with that. I like to take chances with my knives some work and some fail. Hopefully everyone here has gained some insight. I want to thank all of you for helping me understand better.

As for this one I'm going to ask the new owner which way he would like. He has already held in hand with the jigged bone. I will see how he likes the stag tomorrow.

Thanks again for allowing me to be part of this community :D
 
Thats what I was thinking too. The knife looks to be a classic era folder with modern screws. I think straight slot screws would look better. I do like that stag much better and feel the price just went up.
Lorien said:
I don't like the look of the screws, other than that this is a good looking knife. Imo.
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Bing , You know I am a maker/ collector. That is a sweet little knife. I think if you werenot rushed to find stag you would have found some amber stag to complement the knife. As it stands I like the look of the jigged bone. If only because of the thiner profile. All good comments. I hope it all helps.
Gary
 
The Virginian said:
Just another collector's opinion. Since we are apparently collecting collector opinions here.
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There are three reasons for makers to post photos of their work in the Customs s/f of BFC, imo:

1. Get feedback on how to make knives that sell better.

2. Post photos of their work to increase sales

3. Promote their name, increase exposure which will hopefully result in more sales.

Ken, I hate to ruin your reason for posting in BFC, which is just about anything but sales, but if a maker is not using BFC to increase sales, they are doing it wrong.
Bruce Bump said:
Thats what I was thinking too. The knife looks to be a classic era folder with modern screws. I think straight slot screws would look better. I do like that stag much better and feel the price just went up.
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Hi Bruce,

Every knife that I have that showed up with straight slot screws gets the Bill McHenry treatment of cross slotting(think phillips head look) with a little scallop in between the cuts. I hate cross slotted screws without this treatment, the screw looks unfinished that way. That said, some of the Italians that are indexing the slots would probably escape this treatment if I owned one.

Just another opinion.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Hey Bing,
Great lookin folder mate but damned if you do and damned if ya don't eh??? I don't totally disagree with anyones comments, I liked it either way. However I think the torx head screws suit the damascus bolsters but would have spun the heads off the scale screws once they were tight.
Great discussion fella's
Cheers one of the other BB's
 
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