Large Persian Craine

[RyanW]

It has been a while since I have posted my work here... I have been busy on all fronts, lately I have been missing this community, I hope to post more often and would love input on any feature or element of my knives.

This is one I call "Large Persian Craine" This design originally came about as a commissioned set that included a Medium (10"OAL) and a Large (13" OAL) Persian skinner made for a repeat customer with the last name Craine. I lack originality when it comes to naming knives!

Large Persian Craine:
Steel: 3/16" W2
OAL: 13"
Blade: 8"
Handle: Stabilized Australian Gidgee
Misc: Tapered Tang, Mosaic Pin, Spine File Work, Differential Heat Treat
Sheath: I will be making one





Comments and Critique appreciated
... Ryan

 

[Burl Source]

Very Cool!

 

[i4Marc]

Always interesting pieces from you with a unique style Ryan.

 

[Lycosa]

OFF the chain!
Gorgeous.
What's the barstock?
rolf

 

[EScott]

Ryan you have a great eye for design.

 

[JParanee]

I like it

 

[wdtorque]

I don't know much,
Less about Craine,
But looks like you got the Persian nailed!
I like it.
Dozier
Accuracy beats Speed

 

[Anarkistic]

I love persian style recurve daggers.
Like your design - would like it even more if it were double edged.

 

[Lorien]

Ryan you have a great eye for design.

I agree^.
This piece is positively wicked!
Been missing you on the forum lately, Ryan. Sounds like you got 2 1/2 hands full these days eh!

 

[remy b]

Nice hamon!

 

[sina]

I like it :thumbup:

 

[keithf]

Very nice flow Ryan, great piece of Gidgee, great hamon
Cheers Keith

 

[Kohai999]

I don't know about full double edge, but to my eye, it's definitely missing either a swedge or false edge about 2-3 inches back.

The hamon looks great, little high in spots, but not too much, and nice activity.

You know I like a guard in some sort of metal, so that is a given, but this is a very attractive knife, and you have indeed been making some sweet ones lately.

Is the tang tapered?

Take care.....and

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[BOHAWG]

Absolutely beautiful work!

 

[RyanW]

Thanks everyone for the comments...

STeven, Really appreciate you posting! I know you appreciate Metal Guards/Bolsters. Guards I love (a personal goal to make more in the near future). Metal bolsters bring up these deep feelings of them looking like Grandpa knives, it is a personal issue. I actually thought about a false edge on this in the process, I can actually still do one and will think about it! Yes the tang is tapered and balance is right at the index finger