Ken Erickson 4 1/8 trapper/wharnie

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ken erickson

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I made this knife up on order for a Blade Forum member and he asked me to start a thread with some pictures. This knife is a bit different than my norm, size wise and the use of Mammoth Bark Ivory (supplied by owner). I really had a good time making this one up. :D

4 1/8 closed
CPM154 blades and spring , flat ground, satin finish
cut swedges
410 liners/bolsters
long pull on master and opposite side standard on Wharnie.
horse shoe shield , pinned
"cleaned" finish inside
half stops

Thanks for looking and any comments more than welcome.

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Hey, that looks great! I like the nail nicks on opposite sides. I like that shield too, it goes well with the bark. Congrats to the new owner and to Ken for making such a fine looking knife.
 
Ken,

What a great looking knife, congrats to the new owner. - :thumbup:

Todd


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That is superb....I love it. The horseshoe shield is a very cool.
 
That is a sweet knife. Great work. The new owner will be pleased!
 
morrowj_98 said:
..I love it. The horseshoe shield is a very cool.
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Thanks for the kind comments!

This is the second shield I made up, the first one was more of a rendition or as the new owner called it "cartoonish" The shield was a challenge right down to pinning it.

Ken
 
Awesome looking trapper, Ken! Really liking that mammoth and horseshoe shield. Long pull looks good on this one. Happy customer out there, I am sure! :thumbup:

Thanks for sharing. Nice pictures.

- Joe
 
That is a slice of heaven.
The horseshoe shield is waaaaaaaaaay cool!
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WHOAA Brother!. She is one stellar and unique piece!. I am envious of the fortunate new owner!. :eek: :thumbup:

And the handmade sheild is perfection from my vantage point. You really out did yourself here, Ken!


Anthony
 
Real nice one, Ken. Great grinds and bladework. A treasure for sure!
And that ivory barks loudly!!
 
:thumbup:OUTSTANDING Ken!!!! The person who ordered that one had great taste.
The horseshoe shield is spot on w/ the scales rough looking texture!
To the owner ya got a real looker and a nice cutter!!!!!:D
 
These members who posted prior to me have said it !,Ken,but Ill say it again,WOW !,that's gorgeous !, I'm really liking the clip w/ long pull,too
That knife is real nice,another great one Ken :thumbup:
-Vince
 
Great Job Ken, that horseshoe shield is a knockout. I bet it was the hardest part of the build. Congrats to you and the forum member who gets it.
Jim
 
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