Ken Erickson Knives: A Retrospective

Ken,
even though this is just a sample (or rather a Guinea pig :D), I do like the case. Simple does not mean bad, nor disfunctional at all. If you accept a suggestion (I'm sure you do), I would extend the "lap" (don't know how to call it) with the velcro till at least half the "height" of the case, and on top of it, as Ron suggested, some sort of maker stamp.
As for the material, this first sample case looks protective enough, and pretty nice with the inner part of a different color.
Just a personal opinion, of course :)

Fausto
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Ken,

You are a true Renaissance man! The case looks great and I also like the idea of "Ron_m80" to have the case
embroidered with your logo, I would also be inclined to pay an additional fee for that type of custom case.

Jeff
 
I think your idea for knife cases is great, Ken. A logo would be the icing on the cake.
I prefer a velcro case to a zipper case. I have had a knife I was showing around, slide out of a zipper case and hit the floor - not fun for me or the guy who dropped it. Also on many, the zipper sticks in the "pile", getting hung up.
If you would make a case with a logo, I would buy a set for the knives I own of yours!! If you would make them of course!?
Bill Ruple used to make velcro cases where the knife slid into one end of it, and I enjoy them, because I know it's his knife before I open the case! Wonder if he still does them?
I think his mother-in-law sewed them up, maybe?? Tightens the family bonds!!:D
 
A nice velcro case would suit this presentation grade hunter perfectly! This knife first went to Norway, so took a long journey to my ubiquitous yellow background.
What a beauty! I am ever so happy to be the new custodian of this knife!!
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waynorth said:
I think your idea for knife cases is great, Ken. A logo would be the icing on the cake.
I prefer a velcro case to a zipper case..
If you would make a case with a logo, I would buy a set for the knives I own of yours!! If you would make them of course!?
Ditto-btw-the case looks great!!!
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Congrats, Charlie, you lucky so and so! :p:thumbup:
 
Thanks, Elliott! I feel pretty lucky, and I KNOW I'm a so and so!
 
Went to Ken's today. What a knife,truely custom, everything to customers specs. Ken's head must be spinning making it look really sleek and graceful.
Cases are special, really well thought out,looks like Nettie and Ken put their heads together on them.
 
Charlie,

Glad the hunter made it to you in good shape. I think Nathan did a bang up job on the engraving. Not sure if your aware or not, but the knife is pictured in "Knives2013" along with a fairly recent issue of Knife World.

Joe,

It was nice seeing you today. I am glad I was able to put my gunsmithing skills to use. :D


Thanks for the comments on the cases guys!
 
A simple protective pouch design that i like, resembles a sock, drop the knife in from the top which then folds over and velcros shut. Could be make with a glove leather and have a thin (4 ounce ?) wool fabric lining. Closure could also be with a simple 'pin and hole' (like AGR sheaths). Plus Erickson logo of course.
roland
 
Lot of knife , small package!

I just finished this one up for a customer who had a sent an intriguing little knife for a pattern. The knife is marked Syracuse Knife Co. I believe that Syracuse was a brand name of Camillus. Anyways, the knife is small at 3 3/8 closed , equal end with a stockman/cattle knife blade configuration.

My customer opted for a slight blade change in that a coping blade replaces the spey blade. I changed the master clip blade to a fuller profile with the clip extending a bit further back alone the spine. This knife also features 440V blade steel(discontinued) and as such does not have a number denoting blade steel. The thin pointed pen blade was also requested as compared to a more rounded traditional shaped pen. I think the changes made were all to the better on this knife. This knife comes in at a whopping 1 3/4 oz!

3 3/8 equal end frame pattern with tip bolsters
Ebony covers
440V blades and springs
Coined inside center liner
Half-stops all blades
800 hand finished
1 3/4 oz.

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Ken, that's a fine looking little knife. Being patterned after a Camillus with a "Syracuse Knife Co." mark makes it very interesting to me. Living in Syracuse, NY and all ...
 
Ken,

Extraordinary job, once again. The blade changes and your execution thereof are stellar, especially in this size pattern (a sweet spot for me). A "lot of knife, small package," indeed!

Your customer has good taste, in proposed alterations and choice of maker.
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greg c said:
I sure do love those small end cap bolsters.
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My wife said the same thing when I showed her the knife today! The tip bolsters add a dimension to the build that I am not used to. These tip bolsters are still integral with the frames. Because of the way that I clamp and mill my frames/bolsters when building this knife I find I have to change up my clamping methods.
 
This is an interesting pattern. The frame looks like a Senator to me, but the blade choices are more like a Cattle knife. However Cattle knives are stout heavy working knives and i think this one does not have the bulk of a Cattle knife.
I suggest a new name for this pattern: "Missouri Rancher".
roland
 
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