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Since the only thing my good wife ever wants for Christmas is one of my knives, I decided to take the plunge and attempt a slipjoint. I very much enjoy these traditional knives, and making them has been on my list for years.
The blade and spring are 440C, the liner in 416 stainless. The covers are tortoise shell reclaimed from an old hairbrush that was in rough shape. Pins and escutcheon in 18K gold. I have to thank Gray Tailor for mentoring in flattening and working the antique tortoise shell.
My wife was very happy with the knife, I am satisfied with the way it looks and most of all works.
The photos are rather flat, the inlays have much more depth in hand. Dark and snowy days have made it hard to photograph this piece.
Wolfe
The blade and spring are 440C, the liner in 416 stainless. The covers are tortoise shell reclaimed from an old hairbrush that was in rough shape. Pins and escutcheon in 18K gold. I have to thank Gray Tailor for mentoring in flattening and working the antique tortoise shell.
My wife was very happy with the knife, I am satisfied with the way it looks and most of all works.
The photos are rather flat, the inlays have much more depth in hand. Dark and snowy days have made it hard to photograph this piece.
Wolfe
