Ken Erickson Knives: A Retrospective

I can't wait to see how Ken pulls off that Remington. :thumbup:
Good choice of pattern Jason!
 
Jason, there are only a few knifemakers who really capture the essence of the old time knives.
Ken is one of the best - I have no doubt that great Remington is about to have a soul brother! Can't wait to see it in final form!
 
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Thanks for all the great comments! Ken makes some amazing knives! We've talked
about this knife for a while now, Can't wait to get my grubby paws on it!..lol

Jason
 
I had a chance to finish my rendition of Jason's Remington. I have a scale for weighing knives that Elliott had sent me a few years back. Both knives come in at 2 3/4. When switched over to the gram scale mine is 2 grams heavier. I guess you can chalk up the difference to the extension spring;). I used a similar jigging as the Remington but held back on the pocket worn look just a tad. I hope Jason finishes this task up for me!:D.
Overall a real pleasure to build this one.

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Looks vintage to me, Ken. Great job!
 
That's a fine looking slip joint. I really like that bone! Jason has got to love that one!
 
Oh, man! Remington rides again; whatta beauty, Jason!!
Ken you have nailed that Remington, heart and soul. The bone is brilliant, the knife, right up there with it!
Judging from the fine hone line, Ken, I'd guess you did the grinds near zero-edge, just like the old cutlers did it! Whooooeeee!
Ever seen an old man swoon in paroxysms of joy??
 
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Absolutely gorgeous!! Just watched Ken's slipjoint videos and I have a much greater appreciation for his work and the art that goes into making one of these beauties. Thank you Ken for taking the time to make them for us. I watched every one I could. Fantastic job and please don't hesitate to make some more...lol
 
Thanks for the very kind comments on this knife! I very much appreciate them as I know Jason does also.

Charlie,

I will grind very close to a "zero" edge on most of my blades. Or at least strive to, :eek:
 
Ken,

Your knives just keep getting better and bettrer!:thumbup: I Know that Jason will be honored to carry this one!:p

Kent
 
I call it........Singing in the rain with my Erickson!:thumbup:

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I love, carry and use this knife:)
 
Recently, I had the good fortune of giving up my opportunity to add to my collection of Ken's wonderful knives by deferring to Charlie for whom the particular knife was a perfect match.
(It is the season, after all. ;))

During a subsequent telephone conversation with Ken he asked me what I might be interested in if he were to find the time to build something before the holidays.
(Believe me, the decision is not as easy as one might think.)

After giving it some thought I decided that I'd opt for a full size stockman (4 1/4" closed) and since Ken had never done so previously, I thought it would be neat to have a "shadow".
(As it turns out, this is the first three blade shadow that Ken has built.)

While discussing scale material Ken mentioned that he had some yellow micarta which is purported to have come from the Randall shop in FL. When he showed me images of the material I agreed that it would be just right for this project.

For steel we were both on the same wavelength and opted for CPM-D2. (A steel I've been hot to try for some time now.) Ken told me about a shield that he found interesting and when I looked it up in my references we were both on the same page once again. (Not surprisingly.)

Ken and I spent a lot of time together working out the details of the blades, their profiles and how I wanted them to lay in the frame. Looks like Ken nailed it.

I won't have the opportunity to pocket this knife until Christmas (as it will be a gift from my wife) but I do have some images I can share now while I wait.

The Details:

"Shadow" Stockman @ 4.25" closed
3 5/8 oz.
CPM-D2 @ 60 Rc
"Yellow" Linen Micarta (from Randall Shop)
Bonus: Filed Center Liner (A very nice touch and surprise.)

Needless to say, I can't wait. Hope you enjoy the images. Your comments are welcome, as always.

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