Ed Kramp custom slipjoints

[Chief]

Proud to start a thread dedicated to my friend, fellow Okie, and retired USAF brother-in-arms Ed Kramp

Since there is a previous thread started by his son David Kramp announcing Ed's return to the slipjoint maker arena, won't rehash what has been posted. Some nice pics posted if you haven't seen it yet here's the link https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/newbie-but-father-is-a-knife-maker.1694327/

Although Ed has had a 17 year or so hiatus from making knives, his love for making 100% handmade slipjoints is still evident. Ed uses D2 almost exclusively and knows how to extract superior performance from it. His signature dovetailed bolsters are evidence to the time and effort he takes to fit pieces together. Looking at my latest Ed Kramp knife you would swear there aren't pins, even under the intense scrutiny of my full frame DSLR / dedicated macro lens you can't see them. Invisible. Milled liners keep the mirror polished tangs mirrors. Half stops flush all three positions both blades. Blades centered, both blades. Zero gaps held up to the light. Every metal surface is a mirror. Wow sharp, really wow. Ok, let the pics do the talking. Love this blue giraffe bone, looks like blue crackle ivory.

This blade is the business …

Check the perfect fit of the dovetailed bolsters. Filework done by hand.

Love the stamp. Great walk and talk.

If you are in the market for a multiblade slipjoint custom, you won't get a better one for less money.

 

[abcdef]

Gorgeous.

 

[Dschal]

Congratulations Chief. Thanks for sharing!

 

[black mamba]

That looks magnificent, John, everything about it! Absolutely one of my favorites of yours. Perfect blade combo, especially the shorter, stouter straight edge, which beats the standard Wharncliffe secondary hands down, for my use.

 

[JTB_5]

Beautiful knife!

 

[Wharn]

Beautiful work!

 

[JonMcD]

Stunning knife!

 

[glennbad]

Great looking knife!

 

[Airborne 1]

Beautiful knife ,Top .

 

[JustinR]

That bone is stunning. Very nice knife.

 

[Prester John]

Proud to start a thread dedicated to my friend, fellow Okie, and retired USAF brother-in-arms Ed Kramp

Since there is a previous thread started by his son David Kramp announcing Ed's return to the slipjoint maker arena, won't rehash what has been posted. Some nice pics posted if you haven't seen it yet here's the link https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/newbie-but-father-is-a-knife-maker.1694327/

Although Ed has had a 17 year or so hiatus from making knives, his love for making 100% handmade slipjoints is still evident. Ed uses D2 almost exclusively and knows how to extract superior performance from it. His signature dovetailed bolsters are evidence to the time and effort he takes to fit pieces together. Looking at my latest Ed Kramp knife you would swear there aren't pins, even under the intense scrutiny of my full frame DSLR / dedicated macro lens you can't see them. Invisible. Milled liners keep the mirror polished tangs mirrors. Half stops flush all three positions both blades. Blades centered, both blades. Zero gaps held up to the light. Every metal surface is a mirror. Wow sharp, really wow. Ok, let the pics do the talking. Love this blue giraffe bone, looks like blue crackle ivory.

This blade is the business …

Check the perfect fit of the dovetailed bolsters. Filework done by hand.

Love the stamp. Great walk and talk.

If you are in the market for a multiblade slipjoint custom, you won't get a better one for less money.

Impressive, Chief. "Wow!" is right.

 

[315]

Chief that is an amazing looking knife

 

[Ernie1980]

That is super nice!!

 

[David Kramp]

Chief, thank you for this stellar post. The pictures are awesome! It is a gorgeous knife. Well done on those scales you provided. They do Pop!! It’s been greatly satisfying to see my dad Ed Kramp get back into the knife making business. I’ve been trying to promote his work the best I can but there’s just no way I can add this kind of promotional value. Once again thank you for the wonderful post and I know your friendship with my dad is truly valued and respected.

 

[Modoc ED]

No shield is a "plus" on this knife so as not to take away from the stunning covers.

 

[Ed Kramp]

Proud to start a thread dedicated to my friend, fellow Okie, and retired USAF brother-in-arms Ed Kramp
Chief, thank you for your post. It was inspiring to read your words and the comments from members of the forum. I thank you too.
Since there is a previous thread started by his son David Kramp announcing Ed's return to the slipjoint maker arena, won't rehash what has been posted. Some nice pics posted if you haven't seen it yet here's the link https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/newbie-but-father-is-a-knife-maker.1694327/

Although Ed has had a 17 year or so hiatus from making knives, his love for making 100% handmade slipjoints is still evident. Ed uses D2 almost exclusively and knows how to extract superior performance from it. His signature dovetailed bolsters are evidence to the time and effort he takes to fit pieces together. Looking at my latest Ed Kramp knife you would swear there aren't pins, even under the intense scrutiny of my full frame DSLR / dedicated macro lens you can't see them. Invisible. Milled liners keep the mirror polished tangs mirrors. Half stops flush all three positions both blades. Blades centered, both blades. Zero gaps held up to the light. Every metal surface is a mirror. Wow sharp, really wow. Ok, let the pics do the talking. Love this blue giraffe bone, looks like blue crackle ivory.

This blade is the business …

Check the perfect fit of the dovetailed bolsters. Filework done by hand.

Love the stamp. Great walk and talk.

If you are in the market for a multiblade slipjoint custom, you won't get a better one for less money.

 

[Ed Kramp]

Chief, First of all,we are brothers in arms. Secondly, you are an exceptional photographer! Thank you so much for such a beautiful post. So inspiring.
I would also like to thank everyone who has provided such complimentary feedback. It's motivational to me and I sincerely appreciate your thoughts.