Fogg-like gentleman's integral

Knifemaker87

Knifemaker87

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hey everybody!
been out for a while.. however here is the latest knife i finished.
When i stumbled across Don Fogg's websight about two years ago i was totally captured by that cloudy line on his blades. since that moment.. i have been trying to make knives just like his. I particularly liked his shives and tried several pitiful attempts. here is an updated attempt. thanks Don for the inspiration!
and for those of you who haven't seen his gentlemen's knives.. CHECK THEM OUT! http://www.dfoggknives.com/Gentlemen's Knives.htm

okay.. here are some specs,

integral, forged out of W1 1/2" round bar.
tapered tang, file worked transition
OAL length: 12.5"
Blade length: 6"
Blade thickness at widest point: .19" distal tapered
Flat ground with convex edge
hand rubbed to 2k grit, lemon juice etch cleaned up with 1000 grit lapping compound.
Mediterranean briar handle from Stacy who got it from Bill Moran's estate
Mosaic pins
*whew*... i think that is it..oh yeah.. this is the sharpest to date.

let me know what you think.. this is my first integral
(its up for sale in the "for sale" area)

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thanks for looking!
 
Beautiful piece.
See you conquered your dilemma of getting the integral handle smooth.
Nice execution. :thumbup:
 
I hope I don't offend anyone but my opinion is that yours looks better than the Fogg's does. Absolutely beautiful. Great job!
 
*laughs*
thanks guys! i have to say.. i am partial toe Fogg's work.. but you are very kind.
this one was a pain to finish though.. the next one will be much easier now that i know the best order to do things
thanks
~chris
 
That's really, really nice. I'd feel like an actual gentleman if I were carrying that!

If I may offer a slight criticism, I think it deserves nicer pins (either more intricate or more elegant and simple). However I'm not a big fan of mosaic pins in general, so take my comment with that in mind.
 
Yeah man, loose the mosaic pins. Try to use SS thin domed pins, it will look much better.

As far as integrals go, it can´t get really much better than that. You have some great skills.

Take a look at this tutorial:

http://www.brazilianbladesmiths.com.br/integral.htm

I may help you improve the amount of material close to choil area. It will give you more options in the future.

Jeff Velasco
 
Dayum Chris :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

That is a Beautiful Blade my friend !!!!!! Every blade you finish is better than the last.

IMHO you're well on your way to becoming every bit the legend that Fogg is ...............

Very , very well done :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
This is very close to Don's work, with some nice personal touches. Congrats on this!
 
That is amazingly nice, Having watched you post your first knife(or at least the first you posted on the site) and working to this. You have definatley developed and this is just a very sweet piece with a great choice in wood too.
 
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Amazing piece Chris!!

-"IMHO you're well on your way to becoming every bit the legend that Fogg is ..............."

I'll second that!:thumbup:

Shawn
 
thanks guy!
i really appreciate all the comments, and i would have to say.. everybody who holds the blade are drawn to thos mosaic pins! they hold it then say .. ohhhhh! nice pins! i think part of it might be the all steel look of an integral with brass pins.. but i think i might try SS next time.
that link was really helpful too!
"IMHO you're well on your way to becoming every bit the legend that Fogg is ..............."

now i have to get my head back down tot he right size! but you made my day. thanks! *grins*
thanks again
~chris
 
David Wesner wrote:

IMHO you're well on your way to becoming every bit the legend that Fogg is ...............
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Chris's knife is great, very well made and a good example of a Don Fogg stlye knife.

He may in the future be considered among the best but, you don't know how much Don Fogg has contributed to custom knives to make the above statement. He has been considered to be one of the best for 30 years. Have you ever seen his Kemal knives? He is a living legend.

Jim Treacy
 
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