Frame Handle retro

[Karl B. Andersen]

I had made a frame handle Fighter a year or so ago in tribute to my dear friend, Larry Bailey, who was one of the co-founders of the Custom Knife Collectors Assn.
He had been after me for a couple years to do a frame handle, and after he left us, I decided to do one in his honor.
And to put a little "icing" on it, I used a piece of end-grain Spalted Maple I got from him and had in safe-keeping for something special.
Anyway, I've posted the knife before, but the owner, Ken Springer, has just recently got a nice photo of the package.
The sheath is a stunning piece by my good friend, and leather genius, Scott Teaschner.
I hope Larry is watching. :thumbup:

 

[John White]

Fine tribute to a great guy. Larry was a friend to many, and I miss him.

The color palette with the maple, the blued guard and frame, and the Damascus is perfect, Karl.

Fine photo and sheath as well.

John

 

[Ben Seward]

Lookin good, Karl. I agree with John, the colors look great!

 

[J. Doyle]

Same here Karl. Nice job to all on the knife, leather and photo.

 

[Burton Harruff]

Nice one Karl. Can't beat that spalted maple. I have a few pieces from Larry that I am hording away also. You gonna make it over to the Ohio Classic? I know it is a trek for you now but always enjoyed visiting with you. -Burton

 

[Bob Katilus]

That's a really nice knife, Karl, and nice tribute to Larry... He was a good egg.

 

[billf]

Karl

I like everything about that knife - the blued fittings/blade really set off those handle scales!

Bill Flynn

 

[Cperilli]

The dark Damascus blade with that handle is AWSOME .

 

[Marko3]

I love it !! Very nice combination of materials.

 

[Kevin Jones]

Never get tired of seeing this fine knife Karl, thanks for sharing the new photo. :thumbup: :thumbup:
It brings back memories a a real 'knife person' and a great friend.

 

[Doug C]

I agree with Bill, the blueing works great with the handle scales.
Superb sheath also.
Exceptionally nice tribute to Larry Bailey.

Doug

 

[BenR.T.]

I like everything about this one Karl. The black line maple plays nicely with the damascus. :thumbup:

 

[Jon Brand]

It really does bring memories of Larry back because he was VERY involved with my choosing of that material for my CKCA knife you made. Nice looking fighter and great tribute. I particularly like the combination of the DARK steels with the dark lines in the Maple.

Very nice.

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

What I did not notice right away was how the photographer somehow managed to match the piece of leather Scott used in his inlay with a big roll of it for the background!
How many photographers do you know have a piece of Caped Buffalo leather laying around?

 

[severtecher]

TRIPLE CROWN WINNER! Great knife, sheath , photo. Hard to get that combo. Karl, my hats off to you and Scott. I believe I have never seen a better knife/sheath match than this. Thanks for the post. Kevin