Ken Erickson Knives: A Retrospective

[waynorth]

Campbell, you are a lucky man!
And Ken, you are a talented and generous one!
Thanks for the wonderful trip down knifemakers lane!!

 

[Peregrin]

That's one fine looking knife! Thanks for the WIP Ken and congrats to you Campbell!

 

[comoha]

Unreal. That was a lot of fun to see transpire.
Thanks Ken for all that sharing and Campbell, you got a museum piece there.

 

[richstag]

I think that is amazing to see. I can doodle on a piece of paper but I can't recreate a masterpiece. I think the skill to be able to do this is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Core Knife Co.]

That is very beautiful and very classy! I really enjoyed seeing it go together.

 

[supratentorial]

6383 Whittler
Split backspring
Steel: CPM-154
Blades: clip, short clip and pen
Length closed: 3 1/2"

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...-Knives-A-Retrospective?p=8783476#post8783476

 

[cnas122]

I like it. Great knife.

 

[supratentorial]

Thank you, Campbell. This one is a very special knife for me since it is my first custom traditional knife! ...and a split backspring, no less!

two of Ken's photos:

 

[Mike Robuck]

One of my favorite Case patterns. Looks like it has found a good home. Congrats.

Edited to add, Campbell, I was gone when your cotton sampler was finished up. Super knife and I know that pattern means a lot to you.

 

[supratentorial]

Thank you, Mike. I'm having a hard time resisting the urge to put the whittler in my pocket!

 

[ken erickson]

Thank you, Mike. I'm having a hard time resisting the urge to put the whittler in my pocket!

Jake,

I hope you give-in to temptation and give the whittler some pocket time! This knife was one of those very memorable knives to build for a variety of reasons. I am glad also it found a good home.

 

[Bobby Branton]

Another great knife from Ken. I'm enjoying my newly acquired single blade Sowbelly. I hope to be able to pick up another one or two in the future.

 

[wagglebee]

Jake,

I hope you give-in to temptation and give the whittler some pocket time! This knife was one of those very memorable knives to build for a variety of reasons. I am glad also it found a good home.

Ken, that is such a beautiful knife, I love the bone.

Jake, you would be crazy not to carry it.

 

[duckman1]

Enjoyed the WIP pics. Great looking knife. Both of them.

 

[cnas122]

Thought I'd post these up. Top to bottom...Case/Bose Collab, Tony Bose, Ken Erickson, Remington. You can see the difference in Tony's pattern (based on an old Ka-Bar) and Ken's pattern (based on the Remington). Also, you can see the difference in thickness. The thicker handle makes the knife very comfortable to hold (and use if I decide to use it).

 

[ken erickson]

Campbell,

Interesting group shot. From a maker's standpoint it is enjoyable to see the small and subtle differences in knives of the same pattern. Thanks for posting!

 

[ken erickson]

Here is a stockman, the largest I have built to date. This knife is a full 4 1/8 closed and 3 5/8 oz.
CPM154-cm, my dyed and jigged bone. I wanted to jig this in a style reminiscent of Schrade peach seed jigging. Threaded bolsters, pinned federal shield.Thanks for looking!

 

[Blues]

Ken, I'm willing to bet I'll be able to hear a loud yippee! and yahoo! all the way from Wyoming!!!

Nicely done! :thumbup:

 

[jivedaddy]

That's a beautiful looking stockman Ken!!!

 

[ptradeco]

Never met a stockman who would not be proud to have that Stockman in his pocket. Very nice Ken. I like the bigger size. Sometimes when wearing gloves etc. that little bit of extra size comes in mighty handy.