Kerry Hampton Knives

Long story short....

Man wants desk knife/letter opener made with walrus ivory that his son brought back from Alaska. An original design that is sabre shaped around 9". I used the 3 5/8" swayback handle shape and designed the blade to flow from that. Ended up kinda looking like a walrus tusk so this is what I called it...."Walrus" ;)

It's 9 1/4" OAL, made with 3/32" ATS-34, covered with some of the ivory. Blade is thin and very flexable. Would make a great filet knife.

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That one looks awesome Kerry. I love the long swedge and the subtle yet functional looking guard. You just created a family heirloom. Well done sir. :)
 
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Really nice looking desk and yes, looks like it would be great for fillet knife.

Kerry,

what are your impressions working with walrus ivory?

Ken
 
Nice job Kerry. I know those long fillet type blades are tricky to do.I also know,they are a very useful style knife.Glad to see you doing knives like that :thumbup:
-Vince
 
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Really nice looking desk and yes, looks like it would be great for fillet knife.

Kerry,

what are your impressions working with walrus ivory?

Ken
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Thanks for all the looks and encouragement, folks.

Ken, the piece I sliced up was the root of a tusk about 9" long. Due to the hollow root, only about 5 inches of the tusk was usable...just right.

As far as workability, I found the color to be OK but not as uniform as elephant. It is more brittle and seems to be more prone to chipping. It has more of a translucent quality. I like the odd stuff that occurs in the center but I think the outer layers are more stable. I did include the "eye" on the mark side scale for interest and also anyone that knows ivory would recognize it as walrus.
 
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Nice looking jigging, Kerry!!! (And the knife ain't bad either! ;):thumbup:)
 
That jigging does look great. I'm sure the new owner will be very pleased. (I think I know who is getting it.)
 
That's a real beauty Kerry! You are making knives that look as good as humanly possible. Your teacher should be very proud. I was lucky enough to fondle one of your knives over Christmas. Fit, finish, walk & talk as good as ANY of the top makers. I'm not kissing a** either. Congratulations on another winner!
 
Nicely done Kerry! My favorite steel! Bone also!!
My back pocket is poking me - "feed me" it says!!
 
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