Ken Erickson 4-blade swell center congress

Mike Robuck

Mike Robuck

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This was already posted in Ken's thread and the Blade thread, but here's one more go round. I was supposed to pick this up at Blade but was unable to go, so Ken took it along for a ride.

I had sent Ken a Southington congress to look at and he decided he wanted to make this pattern and gave me the option of buying it. (Ken's photos.)

Here's what Ken wrote on another thread:

3 3/8 , sheepfoot, small wharncliffe, small pen, and a first for me,manicure blade. All blades have a long pull, which was a challenge in itself. If you look close you can see just how thin the pulls are. I ground a cutter especially for this knife. The thickness of the cut is a mere .025! All blades have half-stops, the pulls are 3 1/2 to 4 with good walk and talk. All blades are stamped with my mark, much like the Sheffield made knives back in the day. My dyed and jigged bone scales. D2 blades and springs

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There are a lot of blades in this 3 3/8 knife.

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Ken left one side of the manicure blade without the grooves, which I think gives it a cleaner look. He also added some eased openings, which you can't hardly see, that the original didn't have.

The Southington has a nice rounded feel to it, which Ken matched. He jigged the bone really small to fit the pattern.

The blades have the right amount of pull on them for this sort of pattern.

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Awesome knife, Mike. I had the opportunity to see and hold it and it sure is a beauty! Enjoy it in good health, brother!
 
Awesome :thumbup:Mike & Ken :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
-Vince :)
 
Congrats on that one Mike.:thumbup: It seems like Ken is frequently taking on the challenge of recreating uncommon patterns. This makes his knives even more interesting to look at in addition to the remarkable craftsmanship. IMO the smaller shield looks much nicer than the original.
 
Congratulations Mike. Ken really nailed this knife. He really put those blades an incredible package. The manicure blade on it, just topped everything off.

I was very fortunate to see it a few weeks ago. Enjoy it my friend.
 
Well, I didn't do anything other than say "Sure, I'll take it" but it is a nice knife so thanks. Ken's version is a little longer and wider.
 
Congrats Mike... I got to see it at BLADE, And it was
an amazing knife... He did an awesome job on the
jigging and dyeing. Well, the knife is awesome!


Jason
 
Congrats Mike... I got to see it at BLADE, And it was
an amazing knife... He did an awesome job on the
jigging and dyeing. Well, the entire knife is awesome! :D


Jason
 
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Congrats Mike!
I was lucky enough to see this one up close and Ken nailed it perfectly!
Enjoy it. This is a beauty!

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But where are the scissors? Just kidding, great looking knife Mike. I am sure pride runs deep for you and Ken in this one.
 
Shades of Sheffield! Wonderful details.
Ken you better watch out - the Powers that Be don't like too much perfection from lowly humans!!:eek:
:D
 
Mike, that's a marvelous knife - congrats!
I especially love those thin pulls - something that must be very difficult to achieve. :cool:
IMHO this is important for the clean look of a knife.
 
ptradeco said:
But where are the scissors?
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I have been itching to build a scissors in the future and have chatted with a few makers about them.

sextant said:
I especially love those thin pulls - something that must be very difficult to achieve. :cool:
IMHO this is important for the clean look of a knife.
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The long pulls IMO had to be right on this knife for the overall look to come together. I made a long pull cutter just for this one.


Thanks for all the kind comments on this knife. If it had not been for the patience and foresight on Mikes part this knife probably would not have been built. Thanks Mike!
 
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