Karl Andersen Twisted "W"'s Damascus

Chuck Gedraitis Knives

Chuck Gedraitis Knives

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Karl Andersen made the steel and I built the knife so I guess it could be considered a collaboration. The steel was easy to work with and the patten is great. I think that as I use pieces that are closer to the center of the bar I will see more pattern. When I received the bars they were a little thick so I drew them out and made them a little thinner. I really wanted to see what the steel would look like ground into so I made a knife out of it.

Here are the finished pics. This is model is the Puffin. The blade is 2-3/8in long, 1in wide and made of Karl Andersen twisted "W"'s damascus. The scales are carbon fiber. Titanium liners and backspacer. I did some chipped texturing on the backspacer inside and out. Ti thumbstud and clip as well. Overall length is 5-3/4in.
Let me know what you think,
Chuck

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that's a really neat knife guys:thumbup:
 
I've always liked this model folder of yours, and Karl's steel looks terrific in this application.

Roger
 
Very nice, Mr. Burch, ahhh, I mean Mr. Gedraitis!:D

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
....first word that came to mind when I saw it was "beetle"....

anyhow...stout, slick looking piece.
 
Very nice. I need one to carry.

EDIT- Well there it is, this ones going in my pocket for a while.
 
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As an addendum to this thread, I forged that piece of steel over at Hank Knickmeyer's right after the Blade Show this year.
 
Got this and its a cool little carry knife. I'd recommend everyone try one.. :) Nice work Chuck and Karl.
 
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