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Fiddleback's Nessmukapalooza (pic heavy)

Andy, You've discovered a great key: "Thermal cycling".:thumbup: As you've already found out, it makes for great wear resistance.
- Mitch
P.S. Ref. your signature images, "WWW".
 
Troop said:
Andy, You've discovered a great key: "Thermal cycling".:thumbup: As you've already found out, it makes for great wear resistance.
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Well, I didn't discover anything. I read everything Kashen posts, even if I can't understand it.:thumbup:
 
Fiddleback said:
Batch #2. The forge scale didn't turn out as interesting on this batch, so I ground it off. Thats usually my deciding factor. If the forge scale makes interesting patterns, I leave it on there. I hate polishing blades, so if it doesn't I take em to 80 grit, then go to scotchbrite.

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I see mine in the second batch! On the far right with the dark rosewood scales. This was my first handmade Nessie. I like the smaller handle on this model because, due to careful contouring, it's easy to handle w/o going to a bulky, oversize grip.

Still loving it Andy. :thumbup:
 
Hey, thats good to hear Bill. That rosewood was a find. I still have a bunch too. The woods in that pic are Baltic Birch, Cocobolo, Ironwood, and Rosewood (L to R). That cocobolo handled one is one of the knives that got stolen out of my truck.
 
I see mine with the G10 pin! I love that knife. One of these days, I'm gonna try and make one, starting with converting an Old Hickory. I love the looks and the ergonomics. This thread is awesome! How many Nessmuks do you think you've made?
 
Snow said:
I see mine with the G10 pin! I love that knife. One of these days, I'm gonna try and make one. I love the looks and the ergonomics. This thread is awesome! How many Nessmuks do you think you've made?
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Yea, I love using those G10 pins and tubes. I use mikarta too (pins and tubes). I like to line a brass tube with a g-10 tube. It looks neato IMO. Glad you like yours.

I've made 60 or 70 or so. Funny thing. I have several Nessies in my personal collection. I don't own a Fiddleback...

Every time I decide to keep one I wind up giving it away or selling it.
 
You do beautiful work. I love the fact that you want them to be used and can't throw out the ones that are not perfect.

Not to highjack, but on a side note. I have watched your work progress and must tell you that you have actually inspired me to try my hand at making some knives. I just started to grind out a few blades. One for me and one for my 9 year old son as his first knife. It is very rewarding. Thank you for posting and contributing to these forums. It is very helpful for newbies to see that it is possible.

Paul
 
valcas1 said:
You do beautiful work. I love the fact that you want them to be used and can't throw out the ones that are not perfect.

Not to highjack, but on a side note. I have watched your work progress and must tell you that you have actually inspired me to try my hand at making some knives. I just started to grind out a few blades. One for me and one for my 9 year old son as his first knife. It is very rewarding. Thank you for posting and contributing to these forums. It is very helpful for newbies to see that it is possible.

Paul
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Thanks Paul. Happy to help. This is exactly how I got started only a couple of years ago now. Let me know if you have any questions at all.

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Andy,

I really appreciate that offer. I may have to take you up on it some time.

Paul
 
Andy,

I love your knives. I have no idea what I'm doing nor many tools, but you've inspired me to try to make my own now as well......well, maybe start modding some existing knives first, LOL.
 
great looking stuff andy....:thumbup: i see 2 of my fiddleback knives in there...:D

i have trimmed down some of my collection/knives lately, including a few nessmuks.. though my fiddleback nessmuk is still one of my most used knives...:D i love it...

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after.. pictured with a few other favorite ML users...
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Fiddleback, I'm really liking the photos that are shown of your knives. Your handles look to be extremely comfortable, well designed, and very attractive.

I have been collecting and using Nessmuk style knives before I had any idea who Nessmuk was. Of course, Nessmuk had very little to do with the design since the design was here long before Nessmuk. See Madison Grant's, excellent authoritative book "The Knife in Homespun America."

Some Nessmuk knife interpretations in my collection. I have many more.
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This one has a 5-1/2" blade, 5" osage handle. Big! :)
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Great stuff! Andy, after seeing your nessies I had to have one, but you were to backed up at the moment so I got this one from Kid Coteau. Its a great rendition. Sorry for the x-large pics, I didn't have time to edit them.

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Nice!!! More pics!!!

DBL, who made the 2nd one down?? What wood is that??

I was wondering when you'd show up Mike!?! Nice to hear you haven't sold it!

I've been watching those Kid Couteau knives over on Hoods. Good stuff.

If you guys are interested, there is a Nessmuk contest going on right now at Rammy.
 
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