Just another nessmuk

koyote

koyote

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Here's another lightweight nessmuk. This tapered tang thing is working out really well. I made this one with thinner scales than is my norm, for a flatter carry. Still comfortable to use.


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I didn't take a photo of the sheath. Koyote girl added a double row of holes all up and down the belt carry loop - which makes it a lot easier for someone to place the height of the belt loop and tie it down for belt width. now, THAT is standard on all the expedition sheaths from now on!

I think i like the tapered handle enough to keep doing these. They are fun to use. Whatchall think about it?
 
Nice, is that a scandi? Your sheath work is really something. It smells like sweet leather!

Every knife should be made with Ipe scales.
 
You know it is ironic to me... I grew up around a SW Virginia farm(poor) using old worn out tools. When I could afford better, I became a snob and wanted eye candy with my tools. I recently received a drop edge Nessmuk from Christof and my first impression was dissapointment... but over the past week of handling it and getting to use it a little, I am reminded that a tools purpose it to perfom a a job. Once that hit me the true quality of work in this knife became very apparent. It is like a worn ballcap, you just reach for it and it sits right and is comfortable enough to forget it is there. The comfort in the grip is outstanding, balance is just right, the slight rounding of the tip will not poke through hide or snag on a forward slice, the shoulder on the forward top edge of the sheath facilitates guiding the knife into the sheath without poking my spare tire... qualities that add true working value to a great tool!!
Glad I get to live long enough to relearn old lessons. :) A coworker who is a history buff but non knife user immediately took to the appearance and styling of the knife.

Thanks again Christof- you are doing good work.

2Door
 
lmalterna said:
You know it is ironic to me... I grew up around a SW Virginia farm(poor) using old worn out tools. When I could afford better, I became a snob and wanted eye candy with my tools. I recently received a drop edge Nessmuk from Christof and my first impression was dissapointment... but over the past week of handling it and getting to use it a little, I am reminded that a tools purpose it to perfom a a job. Once that hit me the true quality of work in this knife became very apparent. It is like a worn ballcap, you just reach for it and it sits right and is comfortable enough to forget it is there. The comfort in the grip is outstanding, balance is just right, the slight rounding of the tip will not poke through hide or snag on a forward slice, the shoulder on the forward top edge of the sheath facilitates guiding the knife into the sheath without poking my spare tire... qualities that add true working value to a great tool!!
Glad I get to live long enough to relearn old lessons. :) A coworker who is a history buff but non knife user immediately took to the appearance and styling of the knife.

Thanks again Christof- you are doing good work.

2Door
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Aren't you glad you came around to that thought? I am with you on the gear snob thing...I was there and now most of those things are gone, gone, gone, replaced by my well-worn reasonably priced stuff (still good stuff, just from guys who make stuff that they test. Stuff that WORKS. I used the leuku bushcraft I bought from Christof on a project recently and it performed so well, I contacted him about making me another knife, just smaller. I will post pics when it arrives.
 
And to think 3 months ago I was getting all pissy with myself because I wasn't making sharp cornered tactical knives and couldn't seem to force myself to. :D

I'm *sure* I've still got growing pains, and everything can improve, but I think i like my style. Thanks all!
 
I like the tapered handle, looks very comfy and looks like it would add lots of control. Sheath is nice too, I like multi carry options.
 
Rockywolf said:
Aren't you glad you came around to that thought? I am with you on the gear snob thing...I was there and now most of those things are gone, gone, gone, replaced by my well-worn reasonably priced stuff (still good stuff, just from guys who make stuff that they test. Stuff that WORKS. I used the leuku bushcraft I bought from Christof on a project recently and it performed so well, I contacted him about making me another knife, just smaller. I will post pics when it arrives.
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I hear ya. I was initally enamored by all the blade glamour and still admire a lot of the amazing pieces crafted by the makers here. And while I have a few pieces w/ beautifully finished multiplane grinds, highly sculpted handles, rings, etc., I find that those tend to stay at home. Through knowledge gleaned from many of you BF WSS folk and just going out and using knives in a trail setting, my sense of what I value in a knife has changed.
I recently received a 3/32" 15N20 Ultralight Hiker w/ scandi grind and burnt osage orange handle from Koyote w/ dimensions slightly altered to my request.
It came rustic finished and not very substantial feeling compared to some of my 3/16" stock collection and the thin scandi edge looked fragile. In use I've drilled, shaved and whittled wood, and hacked/chopped 3/8 to 1/2" greenstick and woody branches as well as slice paper, vegies and steaks. I've run through this general sequence about three times so far. This knife is really an efficient cutter and the edge in that tough 15N20 has not deformed or chipped. It also touches up real easy on my fine diasharp stone. The handle has good ergonomics w/ full dimensions, rounded edges and a curve that conforms to the transverse arch of the palm. My knife has first finger balance point which is a joy for control and is now something which I will try to specify in all my future knives unless I need a tip heavy chopper. And did I mention sharp. As knives are meant to be sharp and every knife review comes dripping w/ superlatives, I will just say that this 3/32" Koyote scandi is Samuel L. Jackson 'M#$%%*-F%^#ing' sharp!
I will be requesting/designing my next knife from Christof this morning.
 
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I'm *supposed* to have photos of rockywolf's knife, but my wife took the camera to the hospital!
 
Okay. Here's Breeden's and Rockywolf's. Bryan's is on top in the first photo.

Rockywolf's is a stout full convex EDC.

Both are needing final polish and sheaths finished. Both cut. As they should.

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Better all the time! :D

A.G.Russell wrote about oldtime knives, that the frontiersmen needed thin blades that would slice effortless. Somehow the steel they were made of didn't need to be thick to be strong. It's METAL.

Looking around these forums lately, I see one new maker after another, and many of them seem to have gotten the idea that the knives they liked to make for themselves, also work best for the rest of us.

But that's the difference between getting out and using knives instead of putting them in a display case in your home office.
 
forgot- this is the new mod to the standard expedition sheaths.

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so you can easily thread some cordage through and cinch up the loop where you want it.
 
Wow, I like the top knife...and the bottom one, too and the sheath...oh hell they all look terrific. Specs if you would and intent if ya got the time;). And let me get this straight, the Expediiton sheath has a knife snap, ambidextrious horizontal carry and the long loop can be adjusted for vertical carry height by cinching through those little holes? For a while I was looking at it going 'duh', and maybe I still am.
 
Oops. I forgot that is the snap sheath on the camp chopper blade! That's not the expedition, it's.. I dunno, the big knife sheath :D

Expedition is usually 2 horizontal straps, the belt hanger loop and a deep pouch. Often with a lanyard attachment at the bottom of the sheath.

Rockywolf's is 8 1/8 OAL with a 3 3/4 blade. It's differential tempered forged 1084, about 3/16 on the spine with a full blade convex grind.

Bryan's is about like you'd expect for a leuku pattern BC. 3/32 15N20, convex grind, 10 inches OAL. 5 1/8 blade.

Ipe on both, steel fittings.
 
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