"Krad" by R. Dark

[Robert Dark]

Here is a new model for me.....

O-1 Tool Steel
Bocote Handle Scales
Stainless Handle Bolts
8/9 Oz. Leather Sheath
OAL - 9 3/4"
Blade Tip-to-Handle - 5 1/2"

Price Drop - $175 shipped to the lower 48

Thanks for looking........ Robert

 

[mmmotorcycle]

The handle looks comfortable and full. Looks like it would do very well in the camp kitchen. Nice work!

How do you get that texture on the leather?

 

[t1mpani]

Great profile there Robert, and one of the prettier pieces of Bocote I've seen in a while. Can we get a shot from the top? Oh, and what's the blade thickness?

Warren

 

[Robert Dark]

How do you get that texture on the leather?

I use an El-Cheapo Tandy stamp like the one below and hold it at around a 45 degree angle. I just randomly (and very lightly) tap the stamp until I get the look I want.



Robert

 

[Robert Dark]

Great profile there Robert, and one of the prettier pieces of Bocote I've seen in a while. Can we get a shot from the top? Oh, and what's the blade thickness?

Warren

Warren,

This blade is 1/8" thick O-1. I have attached a couple of quick "down-and-dirty" pics of the top of the blade (notice the full distal taper), and a crude shot showing a "false-clip" that didn't show up in the original photo.

By the way............. I can't seem to make contact with Devin Thomas for another piece of his "Raindrop". Don't give up on me........ I am trying.....

Robert

 

[t1mpani]

Thanks for the additional pix, Robert. That thing ought to slice like a demon! And no worries, I'm not giving up...

 

[JatMat]

A great knife from a great fella and knife maker. Congrats Robert, Job Well Done.
Jim

 

[mmmotorcycle]

With that nice taper I bet it is nice and quick in the hand!

 

[drducati]

I'm surprised this is still here. If Bob's knives do anything exceptioonally well it is cut!
This one ought to make a real "slicer".

 

[teacher]

I got to "fondle" this knife the other day while visiting Robert...... great knife.

If some unexpected & costly dental work had not reared it's ugly head a couple of days before.... this one would have had a new address......:thumbup:

Soooooo, fair warning gentlemen...... if anyone want's it...... you better get on the stick before I resupply my "mad money" pouch in a couple of weeks.
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PS/ Robert, the "black smith" knife is a winner for sure.... I love it.... no lie. What steel did you say it was.... 1084.... ??