Esnyx Custom Knives

bleh said:
I know I've posted this elsewhere, but since this thread seems to be a compendium of Evan's work, I'll add my beerlow to the ranks of Evan's mods. Redwood Burl covers, long pull spear blade, nickle silver bolsters (I believe)
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Really liking the angle shaping on the bolsters, then onto the covers. Really a cool look and that burl is sweet!

Nice!
 
Parke1 said:
Evan, you've outdone yourself (in my opinion)! :D

I know that some people may think that the bolster stamp is possibly narcissistic, but my family is very proud of our history, and I wanted something like this to pass on to my daughter some day. Evan knocked it clear out of the park(e)!

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It was Evan's idea to round the bolsters and leave the edges of the bone covers raised at the forward end, which is a feature often seen on older Barlows. I love it! I do believe too that this is the first Esnyx custom mod to feature sawcut bone!
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Beautiful knife, Dan! I think the bolster stamp is a wonderful touch, especially for an heirloom headed to your daughter. And you gotta love the patina you have on a brand new knife. ;)
Evan sure does superlative work! :thumbup::thumbup:

- GT
 
Love those gunstock "Barlows!" Evan, you are becoming a specialist in "nontraditional" traditionals! Your knives seem to get better and better. Hope to see one up close someday!
 
Here is one I finished up just in time for Christmas. I made this one as a gift for my father, he has been extremely supportive of my new craft. This one is the second coffin jack I have made. CPM 154 blade and spring, stainless hardware, pinned shield, and elephant ivory scales, with a closed length of 4 inches.

I learned a hard lesson on this one about making sure not to overheat the ivory when grinding the pins. Unfortunately I ran out of ivory that would fit this handle, or I would have replaced it. Luckily, my dad likes the cracks on the back, as he feels it gives the knife a more handmade look to it.





 
That's a beauty either way, Evan. Sweet!
 
Evan, that is another fine looking coffin jack. I agree with your dad, the crack shows character and IMHO is better looking than a flawless cover.
 
Thank you for the kind words everyone! He loved it, and cannot wait for me to make his next one!

I think I am slowly turning my family members into Knife Nuts! Now my wife, mom, and mother-in-law want me to make them something! Perhaps some traditional paring knives?:)
 
What a great knife you made for your Dad Evan. If my son made it for me that crack would make it even more special.
 
I am totally blown away by the incredible workmanship you put into all your projects Evan. Simply beautiful. I only hope to be able to have one in my collection some day.
 
To everyone wishing they could have a piece of Evan's work in their collection:

Get 'em soon before Evan realizes how much his knives are really worth!
 
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Sounds like excellent advice, Philllll! That Evan guy does superlative work!

- GT
 
This once ordinary 1977 yellow delrin Case 99 arrived in today's mail, now dressed in beautiful new bonestag:



Evan did a super job on this for me with Culpepper amber bone-stag and a custom Gimp shield. Sweeeet! Thanks Esynx!
 
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