Keeping Up - Photos

RyanW · Mar 24, 2011

Just trying to keep up with the Jones' Finishing up a few more. and something completely Different (A Teaser).

My favorite so far. 1080 Hollow Grind, Swedge, Carbon Fiber scales. and my very first Tapered Tang!

This one is also 1080 Flat grind, dove tailed black paper micarta and black palm.

This is also 1080 Flat, dove tailed "mastadon ivory" micarta & carbon fiber, black garolite liners. The square piece in the photo is a stress test piece I made at the same time. The test piece took a serious beating and never separated, the edges chipped out on the Micarta. I was very happy with the resluts.

This one is for me to use and abuse. I posted the blade earlier "My first Hamon" 1095 - I decided to use Elk antler and Ebony, the dove tail is a bit off, and I am still not sold on the Brass pins? I had the antler burning a hole in my shop, I learned that antler needs to be like my women: Thin and straight, I ended up grinding most (All) of the bark off and nearly down to the pith! this came out very thick in the hand.

The Teaser I promised... I am going on a hog hunt in 3 weeks.
This is my practice grind, that I will finish and give to my buddy. (I have been working on a piece of 1/4" Cable Damascus that will be my sticker)

Steel: 1/4" 5160
OAL: 17"

tknife · Mar 25, 2011

I really like that pattern. Looks like an awesome woods knife :thumbup:

blademinister · Mar 25, 2011

I got to tell you Ryan, I am really jealous. That one with the hamon is awesome! All of them turned out great. I also love the big sticker pattern. I'm going to have to have one of those.

RyanW · Mar 25, 2011

Thanks tknife! they are great for the woods.

Thanks Shawn, I really like the knife with the Hamon. The thicker scales would probably fit your hand nicely. Let me know when you are ready for the Pig Sticker. I will report over in the W&SS how it performs.

blindhogg · Mar 25, 2011

Beautifull knives, Love your handle work.
CW

Burl Source · Mar 25, 2011

blindhogg said:
Beautifull knives, Love your handle work.
CW

I agree with Chris.
I would have never thought of your combination of handle materials. Sounds weird.....but they look great. Shows what I know.

RyanW · Mar 25, 2011

Burl Source said:
I agree with Chris.
I would have never thought of your combination of handle materials. Sounds weird.....but they look great. Shows what I know.

Thanks guys, working the handles is one of my favorite parts of knifemaking.
Just out of curiosity, what material combination sounds like it would be strange to you?

blademinister · Mar 26, 2011

It looks like it would fit like a glove. If you decide you want to part with it even after some use, let me know. I'll send you an email about the sticker.

jonnymac44 · Mar 26, 2011

Ryan, looking good buddy!!:thumbup: Love the dovetailed CF bolster. Nice work. Also, bravo for trying a tapered tang. A couple of the guys have been bugging me (in a good way

) to try one and I haven't yet. Must....TRY!! Yours turned out nicely!

RyanW · Mar 26, 2011

blademinister said:
It looks like it would fit like a glove. If you decide you want to part with it even after some use, let me know. I'll send you an email about the sticker.

I don't think it is suitable for sale, it's a bit wonky... But I will let you know if it needs a new home! I will keep an eye out for your Email and advice.

jonnymac44 said:
Ryan, looking good buddy!!:thumbup: Love the dovetailed CF bolster. Nice work. Also, bravo for trying a tapered tang. A couple of the guys have been bugging me (in a good way) to try one and I haven't yet. Must....TRY!! Yours turned out nicely!

Thanks again Johnny, lately I have decided to bite the bullet and try new stuff, I may not be the belle of the ball but I will be experienced (does that sound bad?)