Folding Nessmuk - does one exist?

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I've been interested in the Nessmuk pattern knife off and on, and the recent
"3 1/4" thread discussion abotu knives to use with food made me think the Nessmuk would be ideal, with its broad blade and all.

Does anyone make a Nessmuk folder? The closest I've seen is that limited Case cotton tester knife. If not a folder, who makes a production Nessmuk besides Bark River? I love Bark River, but I'd love to know what else is around.
 
the Nessmuk is like a leaf shaped blade. I think the Lum Chinese or the traditional Chinese blades (and folders) with the leaf shape blade will do the job, with a little regrinding to extend the edge near the tip in a more trailing point fashion.
 
spyken said:
the Nessmuk is like a leaf shaped blade. ... with a little regrinding to extend the edge near the tip in a more trailing point fashion.
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I would call the Nessmuk a swept point. A trailing point is a narrow, filet-like point tipped upward.
 
I have developed a new slim pocket friendly model with a 3" A2 blade and a 4" handle.
Finishing off a couple today.
I will post some photos tomorrow.
Dirk
 
ya, sweptpoint is a better description.

the Quandong is good. but you could get custom ones from Taiwan for about double the price...a lot better quality.
 
This is my new slim friction folder design.
I made it to be practical as well as unique.
I am making four each with different handle material.
This is the first one and the handle material is not only rare, but a bit of America history.
The wood is Cocobolo that was found by a friend in Bill Scagel's workshop after his death.
When I visited America last year I visited Fruitport and met with some of Scagel's friends and followers.
I was able to obtain a small piece of this wood and the knife is accompanied by a certificate stating its authenticity.
Back to the knife....
Blade is 3" of A2 and the handle around the 4" mark.
Red liners, ebony back-strap and brass pins.
The shield is antique copper.
Action is knife and smooth, but firm.
Dirk

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oupa said:
This is my new slim friction folder design.
I made it to be practical as well as unique.
I am making four each with different handle material.
This is the first one and the handle material is not only rare, but a bit of America history.
The wood is Cocobolo that was found by a friend in Bill Scagel's workshop after his death.
When I visited America last year I visited Fruitport and met with some of Scagel's friends and followers.
I was able to obtain a small piece of this wood and the knife is accompanied by a certificate stating its authenticity.
Back to the knife....
Blade is 3" of A2 and the handle around the 4" mark.
Red liners, ebony back-strap and brass pins.
The shield is antique copper.
Action is knife and smooth, but firm.
Dirk
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Oupa, you did one a few months ago that was totally a folding Nessie... know what I'm talking about?

It was really nice...

Andy
 
Oh, yeah! That's the one! Don't quite know how anybody could make a more "Nessmucky" folder than that one! 'Cept maybe you.... ;)

:thumbup::thumbup:

Andy
 
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