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Ken Erickson: "Eureka Jack"

I think one has to be careful when interpreting an artist's rendering. They were done for sales catalogues to show prospective buyers what a knife looks like. The details of their work are excellent for this purpose but some images may not be 100% accurate in certain areas that pertain to construction rather than over look, placement of blades, etc. I think finding an example of the original knife is the only way to be 100% certain.
Ken i don't understand about the Sheepsfoot not hinging from "inside the frame". My current understanding is that a catch-bit is used when the blade stock is thinner than space between the liners, but the hinge is still "inside the liners". ??
thanks eh, roland
 
Roland,

I was referring to the Artist drawing of the NYK. If you look close it appears as if you can see the pile side edge of the well. As the sheepsfoot blade is drawn, it appears, at least to my eyes that the blade is not inside the well. I am sure its just the way this particular artist drew this knife.

And your understanding is correct, a catchbit acts as a spacer between a blade that is thinner than the spring.
 
Ken, thanks, and yes i can see the extra drawn line that is not in the other knife illustrations so that blade appears to not enter between the liners.
roland
 
Thank you all for the very kind comments. This knife will no doubt occupy a special place in my collection, my pocket and in my thoughts.
 
Blues said:
Thank you all for the very kind comments. This knife will no doubt occupy a special place in my collection, my pocket and in my thoughts.
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I can't wait to see what the second knife that Ken won't tell you about is.
 
Man Ken nice job!

You know, I've said this before but you always are one step ahead of me. I have that exact knife.... but it was junk, so I disassembled it to make a pattern. Unfortunately I have not gotten around to making one yet. I wish I had more time to work on the things I want to work on!!!

Anywhooo... Ken you're right on the money! Here you go Kerry, it does have a catchbit!

KnifeHead said:
That's a great knife right there, Ken. Very nicely done.

I'm guessing from the artists images of that pattern that the original master blades are a tad shorter than Ken's version and both original blades would have been made of the same thickness material. It would be nice to CE 'n CF an old one so, if anybody has one that they would like to give me, you have my permission and my address is PO Box 3641 - Terre Haute - IN - 47803 :D
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This one is a McIntosh Heather, Probably made by NY Knife Co. The thickness of the main blade and spring are .110 and the pen is .075.

Let me know if you want to chicken eye it sometime... ;)
 

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blades&grace said:
Man Ken nice job!

You know, I've said this before but you always are one step ahead of me. I have that exact knife.... but it was junk, so I disassembled it to make a pattern. Unfortunately I have not gotten around to making one yet. I wish I had more time to work on the things I want to work on!!!

Anywhooo... Ken you're right on the money! Here you go Kerry, it does have a catchbit!



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This one is a McIntosh Heather, Probably made by NY Knife Co. The thickness of the main blade and spring are .110 and the pen is .075.

Let me know if you want to chicken eye it sometime... ;)
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Brent,

Thanks for posting that! I ended up with a master blade of .120 and a secondary of .065.

Where were you when I made my pattern!;)
 
ken erickson said:
Brent,

Thanks for posting that! I ended up with a master blade of .120 and a secondary of .065.

Where were you when I made my pattern!;)
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He was hanging out with this guy named Murphy, discussing legal matters.

This is a superb knife. Your work (and several others) has given me interest in becoming a knifemaker.
 
iandh said:
He was hanging out with this guy named Murphy, discussing legal matters.

This is a superb knife. Your work (and several others) has given me interest in becoming a knifemaker.
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Thank for the comment Ian! Good luck in your endeavors.


Brent,

Are both blades sunk joints on your pattern?
 
Someone hand me a napkin, my mouth is watering! :D

What a beautiful piece. Congratulations to both of you gentlemen!
 
May I second Severance and Comoho: STELLAR.

'nuff said!

Another great knife, Ken.
 
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Thanks, Wade. That knife alone would have been enough to make this year's Blade Show a great one...instead it was an embarrassment of riches. (But I'm not complaining, mind you. ;))
 
That's breathtakingly beautiful. I know Ken is an absolute master craftsman, but that's just amazing.
Blues, you're a very lucky man.
Hmmm, I wonder if Ken'd agree on making another one...
/ Karl
 
Thank you, Karl. I appreciate your good words, and speaking for Ken, who is on the road, I'm sure he would as well.
Nice to see you here again. :thumbup:

(Here's a link to another of Ken's magnificent efforts which I picked up at Blade this year...)
 
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Blues said:
Thank you, Karl. I appreciate your good words, and speaking for Ken, who is on the road, I'm sure he would as well.
Nice to see you here again. :thumbup:
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Thank you, sir, for the warm welcome.
It's indeed been a while. Too long, I would say.
It's like the old saying goes: "Life is what's happening to you while you're busy making other plans".
 
Elliot, that knife is beautiful, congratulations, sir! Ken, every time I see your work I am amazed at the quality. I am sure that will serve Elliot well. The eureka jack is quickly becoming my favorite pattern, I like so much about it. And this one is spectacular.

-Barritt
 
I can envision the stag on this one getting worn down with use. Wish I could have seen it in person, but I'm glad you guys at Blade got to enjoy it first hand before it came home to Elliott. (Also glad Elliott liked the pattern, but what's not to like?)
 
Durbin said:
Elliot, that knife is beautiful, congratulations, sir! Ken, every time I see your work I am amazed at the quality. I am sure that will serve Elliot well. The eureka jack is quickly becoming my favorite pattern, I like so much about it. And this one is spectacular.

-Barritt
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Mike Robuck said:
I can envision the stag on this one getting worn down with use. Wish I could have seen it in person, but I'm glad you guys at Blade got to enjoy it first hand before it came home to Elliott. (Also glad Elliott liked the pattern, but what's not to like?)
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Thanks guys, and a special thanks to you Mike for your influence, support and nudges behind the scenes. :thumbup::cool:
 
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