Frequently Asked Questions For JK

[Mack]

We all have questions for John and often they have already been asked and answered.
Of course, my short term memory is horrible as is my short term memory.

I know I've asked this before but, what is the largest blade you can heat treat?
I've got an idea for a large blade but need to know before I draw it up.

 

[JK Knives]

I can go 13" overall length in my furnace.

 

[Mack]

I can go 13" overall length in my furnace.

Thank you, sir. That gives me ideas. 2 inch width?

 

[JK Knives]

Correct

 

[mykel m]

I got one.......




how high is the sky over the JK shop?

OK, never mind the last. Would you fire up the old forge for a bigger knife and what was the max length in the old forge?

 

[JK Knives]

The old forge was maybe a half inch longer.

 

[JK Knives]

Feel free to ask any questions, I only have a few secrets!

 

[B JACKSON]

Which would be the better choice for a bushcraft knife?
A-the Herters Improved Bowie,
B-the Improved Bowie with the hump
C-The JK Rule #9
D-none of the above

 

[JK Knives]

A - the Herter's Improved Bowie

 

[jds1]

I concur.

Jeff

 

[NJBillK]

John, what is your personal favorite model to make?
Out of your knives, What is your favorite to carry?

 

[JK Knives]

Same answer to both questions, one of the Element Series, my personal one is a black handle Kane.

 

[B JACKSON]

Just what are the features that make for a great bushcrafter knife?

 

[greatscoot]

What is the blade height of the "Compact Tool"?

 

[JK Knives]

Just what are the features that make for a great bushcrafter knife?

Even though I don't claim to be a "Bushcrafter", I like a blade 4"-5" long, out of thinner steel, with a blade height around 1".

 

[JK Knives]

What is the blade height of the "Compact Tool"?

It's 1 1/4" tall.

 

[B JACKSON]

Have you ever made knives with brass or bronze hilts?
Have you ever made stick tang bnives? ( Randall, Kabar type)

 

[JK Knives]

No hilts. I made one concealed tang knife, with micarta handles. Took forever for it to sell. When I get back to hammering steel I might make another.

 

[Mack]

Do you do false edges/swedges?

 

[JK Knives]

Yes, I have done a few, but only on scandi / saber style grinds, like the Iris, or Scandi Fighter.