Ken Erickson Stockman

ken erickson

ken erickson

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I was asked to post pictures of this stockman by the new owner (happy to oblige). I have been concentrating on multi-blades as of late and really enjoy the challenge. (this knife is SOLD and not available).

This one is just a tad over 3 1/2
ATS-34 flat ground blades, springs.
Clip, sheepsfoot and spey blade.
Long pull on master.
410 integral frames and bolsters
My jigged bone scales
Half stops
Pinned federal shield

I like the slender profile of this size stockman along with a concentrated effort to keep the two secondary blades sitting as low as possible in the frame. I notice some factory and handmade stockmans where the sheepsfoot sits very high in the frame.

Thanks for taking the time to look!! Its very much appreciated

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Heck of a nice stockman, Ken. So how do you keep the blades lower? Congrats to you and the new owner.
 
At the risk of repeating myself...





...another beauty, Ken!!! :cool::thumbup:
 
Stunning work! The jigging and bone is impeccable! Love the brushed blades and satin bolsters! The long pull and swedges are a nice touch.

I really like to see the back of a knife like this where the springs and liners together look like a single block of steel.
 
Ken - that is one beautiful knife. :thumbup: And the blade setup is great. I'm really likin' those low ridin' secondaries . . . :cool:

ken erickson said:
I notice some factory and handmade stockmans where the sheepsfoot sits very high in the frame.
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The first thing I do with almost every Stockman I get is to work the kick down on the sheepsfoot, so I can use the knife more comfortably.

thx - cpr
 
Mike Robuck said:
So how do you keep the blades lower?
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I think its a blend of blade profile, location of the kick, and taking the extra time to sink it as low as possible and still not hit the inside of the backspring (even while going home on its own). Locating the kick , slowing the fall from half stop all help.

Thanks for the comments!

Ken
 
Very nicely done as always... :thumbup:
Look at the inside :D I like that picture. I've never owned a knife that looks that nicely finished on the inside:( But then again I've never owned a knife that shows your level of quality workmanship and pride
 
duckman1 said:
The bone looks great.
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I actually need to thank the owner for this set of bone, he GENTLY prodded, rejected the first set of scales I showed him . I am glad he did as I really like this set MUCH better myself.
 
Man, you've outdone yourself, Ken! Too many custom knives look like a "brick" when they are done, bulky and cubic.
This one is slim where it counts, the hafting rolls around to the edges; a masterful execution really!
Nice "greenbone" look, the whole thing has that old-timey goodness!!
The low-lying sheepfoot is just icing on the cake!
 
Absolutely stunning. You can bet when I get the funds I will get you to make a knife just like that. The only thing I would change is the blade steel, I prefer 1095 and a closed size of about 3 5/8in. Ken, do you make knives with carbon steel blades?
 
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