Ken Coats Shadow Toothpick

[Rick]

I recently grabbed this one from the 'makers F/S' board and thought I'd share a few pics. The knife is 4 3/16" closed, 7 5/8" open, only 3/8" thick, and weighs a feathery 1.8 oz.

The 3 7/16" ATS34 blade is beautifully finished and has graceful and symmetrical swedge work that displays a steady hand and a lot of confidence. Scales are stabilized California buckeye burl that reminds me of some old-time celluloids I've seen.

The sunk joint, svelte handle, fine point and light weight make it feel more like a large penknife than a Jack, but I have no doubt that it'll cut like the latter. Ergos and balance are excellent - it handles like a scalpel.

 

[Peregrin]

Oh boy that looks nice! I really like the shape of that blade and the swedges and nail nick are just perfect. Congratulations! Nice pics too.

 

[FLymon]

WOW, what a beauty
Thanks for sharing those great photos. They really show how fine that blade is.

 

[Pipeman]

Beautiful knife, amazing and dramatic swedge, the knife flows from tip to tail, congrats.

Regards

Robin

 

[fewpop]

That is a fine looking folder, and the photos are a pleasure. Thanks for sharing those, and congrats on acquiring a Coats shadow.

 

[T.K.C.]

That is a lovely folder!!

 

[kc custom]

Thanks Rick, wish to hell I could take pics like that.
Ken.

 

[fishface5]

wow, that is suh-weet! And just look at that blade-spring-liner shot, perfectly flush - nice job, real nice!

 

[kozak6]

I don't normally care much for wood scales, but that looks great!

The nail nick and swedge are fantastic.

 

[mitch13]

That burl is real nice.
Good pics too:thumbup:
mitch

 

[Rick]

Thanks for the kind words, guys. I'm sure Ken appreciates em, and I'm one happy camper.

Thanks Rick, wish to hell I could take pics like that.
Ken.

Thanks Ken, but I'd happily trade my photography skills, such as they are, for your knife making abilities.

 

[joe-bob]

Wow. Very nice.

 

[stockman242]

Very beautiful knife. :thumbup:

Peter