Ken Erickson Ivory serpentine pen

[ken erickson]

KEN ERICKSON "DOGLEG" PEN KNIFE

SOLD $675 SHIPPED CONUS PAYPAL INCLUDED​

I have a Pre-ban elephant ivory serpentine pen for sale. This knife is just a tad under 3 5/16 closed. This is a single spring knife with catch bit. This knife is relatively thin for two blades at .435. Both blades are cam end(no half-stops) and walk and talk nicely without being hard to open.

3 5/16 closed
CPM154CM blades and springs.
Clip master, pen secondary both flat ground. 600 hand rubbed finish
Cut swedges with drawn swedge on mark side of master
410 INTEGRAL frame and bolsters
Bright finish inside frame
Cam ends(no half-stops)
Standard nail pulls, both blades
Pre-ban Ivory scales. Nice cream color both sides.
Pinned catch bit
Pinned oval shield
1 3/4 oz.
About a 4 opening on the pen blade with 5 on the master.
No blade rub
Shipped in protective zippered case

Thanks for looking and you can say "I will take it" here, pm or email.

 

[VCM3]

Ken,That is really gorgeous.What a beautiful job! Someone is gonna score bigtime.I love the swedge on that pen blade,I like everything about that knife.
Safe & Happy New Year Ken,
-Vince

 

[rprocter]

Hi Ken, I would like this knife please. i'll head to PP after this.
thank you, roland

 

[ken erickson]

Hi Ken, I would like this knife please.

Roland,

Thanks so much, I will mark it sold and get it out to you on Saturday.

Ken

 

[Blues]

Congrats, Roland! I know how much you liked my dogleg so I think you will be very pleased.

Another beauty, Ken. :thumbup:

 

[Josh K]

Very nice work there. :thumbup:

 

[rprocter]

Thanks Elliot, i really don't think it (pocket knives) get any better than this.
i will need a fine leather slip pouch to protect it while carrying. i have lots of elk, deer, moose hides so i could make one myself. a funky pouch for an elegant knife, perfect disguise.
roland

 

[fewpop]

Beautiful work Ken! Congratulations Roland, what a terrific score from one of the best. Just a stunning piece of craftsmanship. :thumbup:

 

[Bastid]

Awesome snag Roland!

 

[canineforge]

That's the cat's meow!! Well done, Ken! Great catch, Roland!

That is beginning the new year with a bang. :thumbup:

- Joe

 

[rprocter]

I appreciate hearing the support, 'cause somebody could also be upset they didn't get it.
But, the accolades must be given to Ken who made this knife with technical expertise, his sense of artistry, and concentration and determination that every step be done until just right. how else can such a knife be created ?
all i did was get lucky, and for that i am grateful.
The Serpentine Pen along with the Serpentine Jack have become about my 2 favorite Traditional patterns. and i love elephant ivory best of all. and built by Ken it is just as strong as it is elegant.
so "I had to".
thanks again Mr. Erickson for making me "Juan Luckyman" !
roland

 

[Mike Robuck]

That sure is a sweet knife. I wish I could have been the lucky one, but congrats Roland and enjoy.

 

[waynorth]

You ended the year with a Bang, Roland!
Nice catch; and you've sure made a beauty of a knife, Mr.E!!

Happy New Year to both of you,
Jealous Charlie!

 

[kidwholaughs]

Sweet knife.

God Bless

 

[btj]

Absolutely beautiful. Great score!

 

[rprocter]

Thank You Ken for a superb knife:

The pleasure and indeed honor of owning a knife made by yourself is now doubled:

"It" doesn't get any better than this.
roland

 

[ken erickson]

Roland,

Glad the knife made it to you ok!

Thanks also for your continued support here on the forum:thumbup:

Ken

 

[malextwo]

Ken: can you help w/a definition? "Dog-leg" vs. "serpentine". Some doglegs' bottom bolster (opposite from pivot) curves toward the back spring. I always thought that was a "true" "dogleg", but you and your catalogue do not concur. Could you clarify?

Thanx,
Mike

 

[ken erickson]

Mike,

Thanks for the question and its a good one! I generally concur in your assessment. When I think of a dogs hind leg, I see the inward curve from the center backspring pin to the bolster as you describe. I included dogleg in quotes in my posting above in deference to the author of Blades guide to Knives and their values, 6th addition. Here is a quote from the publication, "Markedly tapered serpentine pen knives are often called "dog-legs". However,if they have a Wharncliffe master blades, they are called Wharncliffe knives". Oh my head hurts!

Hope this helps

Ken

 

[oldrifleman]

Man this is a stunning knife, I have stayed away from the for sale section for a while now as I can't afford one, but I guess drolling is allowed. I am having a real hard time not staring at the lines and great ivory.