Dr. Pattern slip-joint

Chuck Gedraitis Knives

Chuck Gedraitis Knives

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This was a custom order I just finished up. The blades are 3-1/4 in long made of Dan Seaver explosion pattern damascus. They both have long pulls and half stops. The spatula is flat ground and the blade is hollow ground. The springs are O-1 steel and when I etched the blades to bring out the pattern I also etched the springs to give a more uniform look when the knife is opened.

The bolsters are Karl Andersen random pattern damascus and I hid as many of the bolster screws as I could to give a cleaner look. The scales are cobalt blue mammoth ivory and some of the best that I had. The liners are titanium that have been polished. The overall length open is 7-5/16 and closed it is 4in long.

Thank you for looking,
Chuck
 
That's a beefy Dr. pattern...I like it a lot. I've never seen a spatula blade ground like that....the ricasso area in particular. Very unique and I'm sure the new owner will appreciate it.
 
Wow... understated coloration and superb fit and finish. Im sure that the owner will be happy for quite a while with that beauty. Like those half stops!
 
I was always curious about this pattern, because of its name. Someday I will do some research on its origin.
I'm not really sure that I can express the sensation I get when I look at this knife. It's a pretty uncommon feeling...and a very personal and uncommon (to me) interpretation of an existing pattern. I can't say it in words..but this knife seems to have something special. I'm not a fan of the pattern, not a fan of damascus, not a fan of mammoth ivory...but this knife keeps catching my eye. In one word, apart from its craftmanship, I can't see any evident reason for me to fall in love with this knife.
Yet, it's absolutely unique and, in Elvis' words from 50 years ago, I can't help falling in love with it.

Fausto
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Thank you for looking guys. The whole knife is screw together construction so I can dis-mantle it for cleaning or spring adjustment if it is too strong.

Going back to a time when doctors routinely made house calls, this knife was a popular tool carried in the family neighborhood doctor's bag. The Doctor's Knife was designed specifically in aiding the doctor to crush pills into a powder form using the uniquely shaped, flat, squared bolster to do so. The medication could then be added to a capsule or easily dissolved in liquid or mixed with food by using the spatula blade as the scoop and stirring spoon.
 
Stunning work. Doctor patterns have always been my favorite for slip joints. I especially like the cobalt blue mammoth.
 
Chuck Gedraitis Knives said:
Thank you for looking guys. The whole knife is screw together construction so I can dis-mantle it for cleaning or spring adjustment if it is too strong.

Going back to a time when doctors routinely made house calls, this knife was a popular tool carried in the family neighborhood doctor's bag. The Doctor's Knife was designed specifically in aiding the doctor to crush pills into a powder form using the uniquely shaped, flat, squared bolster to do so. The medication could then be added to a capsule or easily dissolved in liquid or mixed with food by using the spatula blade as the scoop and stirring spoon.
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Thank you alot for the explanation. Now the spatula sounds a logic choice. I'm a doctor myself, so I always wondered about it. Thanks!

Fausto
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I love the blade geometry/ swedges. It would be a home run if it were pinned rather than torx screws, however, being able to disassemble/clean makes an interesting concept for a traditional slipjoint. I love Dr.s Damascus looks awesome on this, thanks for sharing, truly beautiful.
 
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