Ken Erickson: "Norfolk ('Humpback') Whittler"

Congrats Elliot, that is one great looking knife! I wish I had seen it in person, but had to leave the show early Friday.

My friend I was with had some problems, and we had to leave. I wished I had got to talk to you. I hope to make it again next year, and I'm going to hunt you down first thing,lol.

Great work Ken! I can't imagine how tough that one must have been to build.
 
Ken44 said:
Congrats Elliot, that is one great looking knife! I wish I had seen it in person, but had to leave the show early Friday.

My friend I was with had some problems, and we had to leave. I wished I had got to talk to you. I hope to make it again next year, and I'm going to hunt you down first thing,lol.

Great work Ken! I can't imagine how tough that one must have been to build.
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We'll try to get 'er done, Ken. Sorry we couldn't make it happen this year.
 
Thanks for the very kind comments on this knife! I appreciate them very much.

This knife was by far the most challenging knife I have attempted. I now understand why original examples from Remington and other early cutlery makers are rare and in
high demand by collectors.
 
That's simply: Oh... woow :eek: and excuse me for drooling my mouth open :D

Just a stunning knife.
 
Ken-what was the biggest challenge in making this knife? Was it the blade shape, the tab lock, or the total design of the knife? Whatever it was, you nailed it!
 
I also would love to see any in-process pictures. Do the split backsprings also load the lock bar? It is tough to tell from the photos, but I think that might be what is going on. That is a very clever, but ever-so-intricate mechanism. If that is accurate, it eliminates the need for a separate spring to load the lock bar, but also increases the complexity and precision required exponentially. Even if you completely ignore the fantastic craftsmanship (like that is even possible), this is still an exquisite knife due to the intricacy of the mechanisms. As fabulous as the pictures are, I can only imagine how great it is in person. Congratulations to both Ken and Elliott on this one.
 
I saw this knife at Blade and it's outstanding. It's an extremely hard knife to make, and he did a great job. The grind on the main blade is a real pain in the butt. Congrats to both Ken and Blues.
 
Thanks, fellas. :thumbup:

It really is a remarkable knife. (Which Ken wants me to carry and use! :eek: We'll see about that. I've got to live with it a while first.)

Ken's got limited internet access until he arrives at home so I'm sure he'll answer your questions as soon as he is able.

P.S. Richard, your stockman is in my pocket since I got up this morning. Hope you're happy now. ;)
 
I have just decided, this is the coolest knife I have ever seen!

How does it feel in hand? Does the tab feel funny on your palm, or is it pretty comfortable? Is there any chance you'd accidentally unlock it by squeezing too hard while cutting something?
 
pepemrtnz said:
I have just decided, this is the coolest knife I have ever seen!

How does it feel in hand? Does the tab feel funny on your palm, or is it pretty comfortable? Is there any chance you'd accidentally unlock it by squeezing too hard while cutting something?
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Thanks for the high praise. That's really saying something! :cool::thumbup:

It feels great in the hand. The tab (which I thought might be unwieldy) is a non-issue. There is virtually zero chance of accidental unlocking.
 
Blues said:
It really is a remarkable knife. (Which Ken wants me to carry and use! :eek: We'll see about that. I've got to live with it a while first.)
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I've you don't want to use it I'm pretty sure someone would volunteer to help you out. ;)
 
I never new about that Remington Whittler pattern. That is some piece of work Elliott and Ken! I just have to say wow, and thanks for sharing!
 
OMG... Now thats a whittler. Congrats on scoring that one. We all know that Ken is a very talented maker, but that one really took his work to a whole other level..

I could see pullin that one out of pocket to fondle and admire. 30-40 times a day
 
Peter Parker said:
I never new about that Remington Whittler pattern. That is some piece of work Elliott and Ken! I just have to say wow, and thanks for sharing!
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338375 said:
OMG... Now thats a whittler. Congrats on scoring that one. We all know that Ken is a very talented maker, but that one really took his work to a whole other level..

I could see pullin that one out of pocket to fondle and admire. 30-40 times a day
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Thanks, guys. Every time I take it out and admire it I'm amazed by how he was able to accomplish such a piece without ever having had one in his hand to examine. Simply amazing imho.
 
Even though this is not my kind of pattern, the sheer beauty of it just catches the eye. And holds it.
This, my friends, isn't "just plain old craftmanship"- This is an artist at work.

Elliott, again I have to congratulate you to being the lucky owner of (another) one of Kens masterpieces.

Ken, what can I say...

/ Karl
 
Wow ! what a great looking knife! excellent stuff there!
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Killer work Ken ! Elliot, you Sir are living right!
 
I don't know how you're going to top this year's Blade haul next year, Elliott, but I seem to say that every year you go. True classic by Ken. And he was worried you might not like it... :D

Congrats to both of you.
 
4ever3 said:
Killer work Ken ! Elliot, you Sir are living right!
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Jeremy, there are many that would question that particular remark...but I'm not complaining. I have been very fortunate. :thumbup:

Mike Robuck said:
I don't know how you're going to top this year's Blade haul next year, Elliott, but I seem to say that every year you go. True classic by Ken. And he was worried you might not like it... :D

Congrats to both of you.
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Thanks, Mike. And thanks for your encouragement behind the scenes while I was still being kept in the dark. :cool:
 
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