Russ Andrews Knifemaker Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Joined Nov 27, 2002 Messages 2,087 Nov 20, 2012 #1 Aproximately 1000 layers of 1095 and 15N20 on each side of a 1095 core. ladder pattern ferrule and cap. Ringed Gidgee handle. Blade is about 8 1/2" and close to 3/8"thick at the guard. Pronounced distal taper, and rolled swedge. Excellent photo work by Coop. Attached...... Thanks. Last edited: Nov 20, 2012
Aproximately 1000 layers of 1095 and 15N20 on each side of a 1095 core. ladder pattern ferrule and cap. Ringed Gidgee handle. Blade is about 8 1/2" and close to 3/8"thick at the guard. Pronounced distal taper, and rolled swedge. Excellent photo work by Coop. Attached...... Thanks.
RogerP Joined Feb 28, 2002 Messages 13,348 Nov 20, 2012 #3 Terrific work Russ - LOVE the integral guard incorporated into this design. Lovely choice of wood as well. My kinda knife. Roger
Terrific work Russ - LOVE the integral guard incorporated into this design. Lovely choice of wood as well. My kinda knife. Roger
Russ Andrews Knifemaker Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Joined Nov 27, 2002 Messages 2,087 Nov 20, 2012 #4 That large photo is most welcome...Thanks, Roger.
JParanee Joined Dec 23, 2006 Messages 15,020 Nov 21, 2012 #5 Fantastic piece Way to turn up the performance with the taper
manix J Joined Dec 11, 2005 Messages 2,234 Nov 21, 2012 #6 another winner by Master Andrews! I like the blade shape and butt cap very much. Very clean overall....what is not to like!! Jeff
another winner by Master Andrews! I like the blade shape and butt cap very much. Very clean overall....what is not to like!! Jeff
P peterinct Joined Dec 13, 1999 Messages 4,901 Nov 21, 2012 #7 VERY nice. The distal taper and rolled swedge are excellent features. The gidgee and buttcap look great. Peter
VERY nice. The distal taper and rolled swedge are excellent features. The gidgee and buttcap look great. Peter
Karl B. Andersen Joined Jul 27, 2003 Messages 5,686 Nov 21, 2012 #8 Russ, I've been wondering where you've been keeping yourself. Fabulous knife, friend. But that's what we've come to expect.
Russ, I've been wondering where you've been keeping yourself. Fabulous knife, friend. But that's what we've come to expect.
Doug C Joined Mar 15, 2005 Messages 26,811 Nov 21, 2012 #9 Helluva' nice camp knife, great image(s). Congrats to the lucky owner ! Doug
B . Buxton Joined Jul 8, 2001 Messages 3,623 Nov 21, 2012 #11 Very Very Nice Russ, always look forward to seeing your work. :thumbup: Bill
canineforge Joined Nov 21, 2005 Messages 3,972 Nov 21, 2012 #12 Damn! Have always been a Bison fan, but this may be my favorite camp knife ever! Awesome, Russ. :thumbup: Damascus layered, integral, stout with strong taper, superior wood. Has to be a happy owner (camper) out there somewhere! - Joe Last edited: Nov 21, 2012
Damn! Have always been a Bison fan, but this may be my favorite camp knife ever! Awesome, Russ. :thumbup: Damascus layered, integral, stout with strong taper, superior wood. Has to be a happy owner (camper) out there somewhere! - Joe
Lorien Nose to the Grindstone Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Joined Dec 5, 2005 Messages 28,366 Nov 21, 2012 #13 looks to me like a serious performer!
Bigfattyt Gold Member Joined Jun 23, 2007 Messages 19,240 Nov 21, 2012 #14 Lovely knife. I can't see a single thing I don't like!
Russ Andrews Knifemaker Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Joined Nov 27, 2002 Messages 2,087 Nov 21, 2012 #15 Many thanks, guys, for the comments. This is on it's way back from Coop. Once here, I plan to make it available.
Many thanks, guys, for the comments. This is on it's way back from Coop. Once here, I plan to make it available.
Calhoon Gold Member Joined Jul 14, 2005 Messages 762 Nov 21, 2012 #17 Gorgeous utilitarian knife Russ!
NickWheeler Joined Dec 3, 1999 Messages 9,437 Nov 21, 2012 #18 Love it!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: