Ken Erickson Knives: A Retrospective

A rooster comb! What a unique blade. Fell in love when I first googled it. Can't wait to see this custom take shape!
Linus
 
Gevonovich said:
Subscribed! Can't wait to see the grind on the comb
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Me either S-G :). Thanks for taking time for the pictures Ken, just saw them this morning.

Very pleasing Sarah,begs to be admired. I am a blessed dog Charlie,why I don't really know.
 
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I had a chance to do the initial fit-up on the heat treated blades and spring. This version features a catch-bit and also blade bevels on one side only. Because of this unique grind, both blades had to have an outward crink. The catch-bit is only roughed out at this time, and will have it final fitting a bit further into the build. You can also see the uncommon jimping on the budding/grafting blade.

 
Really cool, that jimping is a really unique feature on a traditional, can't wait to see these blades with the grinds on them!
 
The details on that knife are wonderful to see. I have a little experience figuring out what makes a good knife, but this one boggles the little grey cells!
Ken, you must be having fun!?
 
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You can also see the uncommon jimping on the budding/grafting blade.
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Ken, Lyle didn't have his usual array of rooster-combed Farmer Jacks in with him in Titusville-- many are with you!

Can you verify (or: debunk the notion) that the budding/grafting blades that sport the flared "comb" also feature jimping? That was my observation based on scant few samples, including my TINA budding knife:

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Nice example Sarah.

I believe that is correct from the 8 examples that I have of Lyle's. The four on the right have the rooster comb budding/grafting blade.


Well everything fits, although really tight.

 
ken erickson said:
Nice example Sarah.

I believe that is correct from the 8 examples that I have of Lyle's. The four on the right have the rooster comb budding/grafting blade.


Well everything fits, although really tight.

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I'm giggling right now........ Way to go Ken,I like it,that's a glorious top knot.. Thanks Ken,and everybody for their interest. I see now why so much interest in good customs.

This one's going to be very special,for multiple reasons,mostly the interest of the maker and sharing this with my good friends.
 
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I sure enjoy watching your knives emerge from the mist, Ken! Your WIP presentations are just perfect!
And this one is pretty special, because I can visualize Lyle's ear-to-ear grin!
 
Lyle, you may be spoiled on custom knives going forward after getting this one from Ken. Looks great so far Ken.
 
I was hoping somebody else would ask but what is the catch bit for? I think I've heard of it before but I can't recall. Great knife, by the way.
 
trey999 said:
I was hoping somebody else would ask but what is the catch bit for? I think I've heard of it before but I can't recall. Great knife, by the way.
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Think of it simply as a spacer which allows a certain amount of clearance between the blades when they close from either end of the handle. It allows the maker to put as much blade into the frame as possible. (I'm sure Ken and/or others can provide a more precise explanation if needed.)
 
Thanks for that concise explanation Elliott. Many single spring double ended knives are made without catch-bits. With no catch-bit the opposing blade when closed can be no longer than the point of the plunge line on the opposite blade. With a catch-bit the opposing blade can be longer, as the catch-bit provided the clearance along side the tang of the opposite blade.
 
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