J.Steely 4 1/8" "Jumbo Eureka Jack" Prototype

Oh, that's *nice*. The shield is a bit too fancy for my tastes, but the execution is awesome. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for more knives by Mr. Steely.

James
 
Wow. The Eureka is one of my favorite old timey patterns, and it works surprisingly well in a jumbo version. Very creative, and beautiful work. I love it. :thumbup:
 
Great looking knife! EJ is a great old pattern. This one
has great lines and looks very clean! He did an
amazing job. Congrats Jeremey.
Keep'em comming.


Jason
 
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hey Kerry
very particular pattern, never saw one like that but I'm still a noob so...

can I ask why the "handels are/look reversed"? does the swell (the point with the pin?) disturb when contacting the palm? is there a reason for making it like that? just curious (and want to learn)
I ask because I have handled some of my knives reversed and some feel comfortable actually so I like the idea behind it, some even feel MORE comfy than in the regular way
thanks in advance

compliments!!!
Maxx
 
That is a fine looking knife, I had the pleasure of seeing this one during the assembly. The walk and talk is great. GREAT JOB SIR STEELY
 
That is really beautiful. I'm becoming an ebony nut and that is a great example. Love the slim blade too.
Thanks for sharing, I don't remember seeing his work before.
 
Mad_Maxx said:
hey Kerry
very particular pattern, never saw one like that but I'm still a noob so...

can I ask why the "handels are/look reversed"? does the swell (the point with the pin?) disturb when contacting the palm? is there a reason for making it like that? just curious (and want to learn)
I ask because I have handled some of my knives reversed and some feel comfortable actually so I like the idea behind it, some even feel MORE comfy than in the regular way
thanks in advance

compliments!!!
Maxx
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The eureka jack is a very old pattern and small...a bit over 3.5"...meant to be more of an elegant gentleman's knife than a heavy working pattern. This might explain the reason for all the curves. They fit the fingers pretty well on a pull cut and the thumb rests nicely in the front dip when push cutting. That's my take on it. ;)
 
KnifeHead said:
He's gonna be surprised when he sees this thread. :p
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Well thats the understatement of the year right there!

WOW! Thanks for all of the kind words folks, you guys know how to turn a fellas face red, oh and Helton, I like that SIR STEELY, I'll be expecting you to use that from now on. :D

I built that knife from an old catalog picture that is listed as 3 1/2" and this being my fourth slip joint and the first one to take from a picture to a working knife I figured a 3 1/2" was a little small and can always be scaled down. I learned more than I can remember on this knife after finishing it just to tear back down a total of 6 times. I also did it in the shadow pattern just to not add more steps for bolsters but will do smaller with bolsters an two blades in the future.

The knife in the top of the pic is the one I patterned it from

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4ever3 said:
Well thats the understatement of the year right there!

WOW! Thanks for all of the kind words folks, you guys know how to turn a fellas face red, oh and Helton, I like that SIR STEELY, I'll be expecting you to use that from now on. :D

I built that knife from an old catalog picture that is listed as 3 1/2" and this being my fourth slip joint and the first one to take from a picture to a working knife I figured a 3 1/2" was a little small and can always be scaled down. I learned more than I can remember on this knife after finishing it just to tear back down a total of 6 times. I also did it in the shadow pattern just to not add more steps for bolsters but will do smaller with bolsters an two blades in the future.

The knife in the top of the pic is the one I patterned it from

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That's your fourth slip joint?? Dude. Wow.
 
KnifeHead said:
The eureka jack is a very old pattern and small...a bit over 3.5"...meant to be more of an elegant gentleman's knife than a heavy working pattern. This might explain the reason for all the curves. They fit the fingers pretty well on a pull cut and the thumb rests nicely in the front dip when push cutting. That's my take on it. ;)
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thanks Kerry, interesting point of view
thanks
maxx
 
You did a fine job and I will look forward to seeing more of your work.
 
I am in awe of the talent that you guys have. To make beautiful and functional tools takes more talent and more patience than I can imagine having. My hats off to you.
 
Maxx, I woud say Kerry hit the nail on the head. I will post a pic of the knife in hand when she gets home.

John and Mack, thanks for the kind words.

Here are a couple of Saddle Horns (the second and third slip joints I made)...

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(the one on the left is the second, right is the third)
 
I'm lovin that EJ... Nothing wrong with a little over 4 inches, and its slim too. I notice something when looking at your knives. When the blades are fully opened, the lines of the frame/scales and blade blend and flow together very nicely. If one didn't notice the pivot, it might be mistaken for a fixed blade / sheath knife. However I have a fairly vivid imagination, and tend to over analyze things :D

That is very cool... Have you, or are you going to start jigging and dying your own bone ?
 
4ever3
nice blades, incredible that they're nr 2-3!!! they look (to me at least) like they would be 20-30 not 2-3 lOL

not a fan of curved handles even if these really look great with that micarta

LOVE the clip! awesome
my compliments

Maxx
 
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