Laminated carbon steel with bog oak

Magnus Axelson · Apr 23, 2006

This blade (made by Stephane Anken) has grown on me while working on the knife, which may be the reason I possibly went a little overboard with some details.
But that only shows how much I like Stephane`s blade.
The handle is made with stabilized bog oak, brass, pewter and vulcanized fiber, the piece in the middle is stabilized "swedish spalted white bean".

The sheath is my usual kind with a retaining strap, only this time with a white bean detail on the strap.

My hopes for this knife is that it will become a trusty user.
The blade is certainly made with that in mind.
The handle shape and size should also be up to it.

All comments are welcome and appreciated.

Thanks for looking.

Cheers
/Magnus

Doug C · Apr 23, 2006

Magnus,
Just a great looking knife.:thumbup: So

that you plan on using it.
The stabilized Bog Oak and stabilized Spalted White Bean look terrific together,especially the way ya' have the handle put together.
Stephane's blade is rustic and very nice looking.
The sheath just tops it off.

Size?
Thanks for sharing pics!

Doug

Lanza · Apr 23, 2006

That is one great looking knife and sheath. Anyone would be proud to use this setup.

Keith Montgomery · Apr 23, 2006

What an exceptionally fine looking knife. The sheath is beautiful as well.

mr.trooper · Apr 23, 2006

*speechless*

I would be honored if you let me within 100' of it, let alone TOUCH it!

It is, in all seriousness, THE most beautifull custom blade I have seen to date. Congradulations! Now go skin some Beasties!

Grahamknives · Apr 23, 2006

WOW, Looks great, Knife and Sheath. :thumbup:

PhilL · Apr 23, 2006

Outstanding package.

I know I could be staring at that knife and sheath for days.

RogerP · Apr 24, 2006

I dunno about overboard - I think it looks great!

Roger

jester · Apr 25, 2006

Wow!
That's probably the best looking handle i have seen for years!
Great over all appearance too! Knife an sheath are a perfect match!!!
Very beautyful!

shappa · Apr 25, 2006

Blade, handle and sheath are just fantastic!

eyeeatingfish · Apr 25, 2006

Thats like the most perfect combination of handmade, toughness and elegance i have ever seen... second to the knife i amde of course hehe

Magnus Axelson · Apr 25, 2006

Thank you very much for your comments, your are too kind. Very much appreciated.
I am especially glad that you notice my sheath. I spend quite some time designing and making the sheaths and knives as one unit.

Thanks again.

Regards
/Magnus

Marcelo Cantu · Apr 25, 2006

That is simply gorgeous!!!