J. Oeser Dogleg

RyanW

RyanW

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I have been making the collector in me very happy the last few months. I have been watching Jared Oeser put out some amazing fixed blades over the last year. But his jaw dropping folders are what really caught my eye. I prefer to carry folders on a daily basis, this will be my "Dress Utility".

I have always been a fan of Sow Belly style knives, Jared makes one that he calls the Dogleg. I wanted a wharnie (sheep's foot) blade for box opening and daily tasks. Jared lives near me so when he contacted me and told me a dogleg was available we arranged to meet up in person. The knife did not disappoint, in fact it went well beyond what I expected. His Fit and finish is PERFECT, I could not find one thing wrong with the knife (and I looked hard).

I took some photos of it when I got it home... I played in photoshop with some of the photos, so forgive the editing if you are not into that kind of thing!

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In the closed position there is no wobble and the blade is dead center. The blade open's with just the right amount of friction. At half way there is a solid stop. Fully open the lock up is crisp with no gaps to speak of. The CPM154 blade is razor sharp and ready for work.

If you get a chance to grab one of his knives (Fixed or Folder) Jump on it. Now that I have taken these photos I can get out and put it to some daily use. Thanks Jared!

Jared's website: J. OESER
 
Thats sweet Ryan. I´ve made no secret of the fact that I admire Jareds knives for their clean lines and perfect execution. I hope someday I´ll work up the guts to attempt a slip joint myself, but until then, I´ll just sit here and be envious of makers who can build em and collectors who can afford to buy them:)

Thanks for posting.

Brian
 
You're killing me Ryan (your latest acquisitions) but I'm trying to keep up . Eventually I will get one of Jared's folders.
 
I LOOOOVE Jared's folders. I have a fixed blade of his that I used pretty hard and it has been great. I keep telling myself that I need to get Jared to make me a folder. That's a beauty, BTW.
 
Just found this thread Ryan. I need to come over to this part of the forums more often.

I am really glad you like the knife. It always scares me to make a knife for another knifemaker and I appreciate your kind words and those of others here.
 
I cant believe he has been making knives since just 2011 :eek: How is that possible.

Pretty amazing if you ask me.
 
Just checked out the site and he has some fantastic designs. I will definitely pick one up soon.
 
I like that one a whole bunch - very nice photos, too. Thanks for the peek - another one on the radar.
 
That looks AWESOME! I would be interested to know the "specifics". Blade steel, handle material, etc.

Peter
 
The blade and spring are .109" thick CPM 154CM, liners pins and shield are all stainless, handles are black paper and ivory paper micarta over a thin layer of black g-10.

peterinct said:
That looks AWESOME! I would be interested to know the "specifics". Blade steel, handle material, etc.

Peter
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Thanks Jared. I've been interested in slippies as of late also, and that looks like an awesome EDC.

Peter
 
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