Keith Johnson Knives

[wagglebee]

That's a great looking sodbuster.

 

[jeffsaul]

Hey Keith,

Was that nail nick shot just for me? terrific color on those covers...

Jeff

 

[Kirk1963]

Beautiful - love the aged white Westinghouse. Congrats

 

[wafarers]

fantastic knife.

 

[knarfeng]

Congrats, G! That looks tremendous.

 

[Magnaminous_G]

Thanks. I love this knife.

(EDIT: I updated the pics.)

 

[blades&grace]

Keith, I love this Backpocket! You are really doing some great work.

I just sent this one off to it's new home today. It's my first backpocket. 4" closed, CTS-XHP stainless blade, Integral bolsters/liners, fluted and threaded bolsters, ivory covers.

 

[chisumr]

Keith,

I would like a sodbuster made for me. Can I get on your list for one. Definately like the yellow color. Please contact me...thanks.

 

[Kirk1963]

FYI - Keith's contact info is on his site if you haven't seen it:

http://www.greatriverforge.com

No doubt you'll Iove his work.

 

[chisumr]

Thanks Kirk...I emailed him last night. No reply yet.

 

[Kirk1963]

Haven't received it yet but Keith just completed my long awaited full-size Coke Bottle LB. As always Keith was a pleasure to work with - I wish I lived closer so I could hang out with him! Thanks Keith.

5 3/8 closed, 9 3/8 open
CP154
Double shield
Long pull
Westinghouse Lemony Ivorite Micarta with black trim/spacers
Washers instead of mill relieved liners
Fluted bolster

 

[wagglebee]

I really like that one Kirk.

I can't tell from the pictures, but is it elephant ivory or ivory micarta?

 

[Kirk1963]

I really like that one Kirk.

I can't tell from the pictures, but is it elephant ivory or ivory micarta?

Thanks Waggle - it's paper based Westinghouse Ivorite from the late 80s (I was told by the gentlemen I got it from). I'm told it will retain the current color (which is what I wanted) and Keith was shocked at how closely it resembled Ivory.

 

[wagglebee]

Thanks Waggle - it's paper based Westinghouse Ivorite from the late 80s (I was told by the gentlemen I got it from). I'm told it will retain the current color (which is what I wanted) and Keith was shocked at how closely it resembled Ivory.

That's what I thought it was.

It looks like there's a black liner behind it?

 

[Kirk1963]

That's what I thought it was.

It looks like there's a black liner behind it?

Correct (good eye!), between the bolsters and scales and between the frame and scales - thx (I added the spine pic).

 

[wagglebee]

I don't think I've ever seen it done between the bolster and scales, it looks great!

 

[avoidspam]

That is awesome!

 

[jracingbean]

I REALLY like how the black scale spacer lines matches the long pull line on the blade in the closed position - fantastic combo! Congrats, Kirk1963! Looks like a sweet knife to carry and use.

 

[jeffsaul]

Keith,

This is fabulous, love the black liners and wanted to get your impression of washers vs. milled liners.

Thanx, Jeff

 

[K R Johnson]

Keith,

This is fabulous, love the black liners and wanted to get your impression of washers vs. milled liners.

Thanx, Jeff

I think washers give the knife a cleaner look. The trade off is that the blade must be ground thinner to allow room for the washers.