LETS SEE THOSE MAGNIFICENT HARNESS JACKS

[Campbellclanman]

Im with you on that one Dave matey, Virginian Sir - your stunning knives leave me breathless! - THANK YOU for sharing ....now.....isnt it about time for a group HJ shoot?

 

[waynorth]

Im with you on that one Dave matey, Virginian Sir - your stunning knives leave me breathless! - THANK YOU for sharing ....now.....isnt it about time for a group HJ shoot?

What Duncan said!!^^^^^

Allow me to add some inspiration!

1)A pair by Terry Davis. He had a draw system like Tony Bose, before he cut way back on producing knives. Still working part-time, everything he does is sole authorship. One of the Greats, from the Oregon Knife Club. Robeson-style punches.

2) Richard Rogers - Sheepfoot HJs are rare, I've only seen one by Empire Knife co.
Beautiful hollow-ground punch!

3)Reese Bose. Hollow-ground punch - exquisite!

4) Gene Shadley. Inspired by an odd Robeson small punch jack, this one has a nicely sculpted non-robeson punch, with a lip that lays over the handle!

5)Bruce's best HJ, IMO! The fine-grained stag is magical!!

 

[Campbellclanman]

WHUMP!!!!!!


( that's me hitting the floor )

Oh my Lordy.

 

[Primble]

allow me to add some inspiration!

OMG !!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Breaking out the spinach CC !!!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Uuuuuuuuuhhhhhh!! ( sound of groaning as one is picking one's self up off the floor )

I am just having another look at those beauties Charlie...... I dont quite know how I could get over owning such magnificence - I know that sounds dumb, but my HJ's are so awesome, I carry them very very gently - WHEN I DO CARRY THEM - its a mental disorder that I have where I just cannot have ( if I dont own a user copy ) a mark on my Collectable.

In looking at each of Virginian's, Dave's and Charlie's I want to comment on each and everyone - but there are times I guess I should just be quiet - but it's sure hard doing so when looking at those awesome customs!

 

[waynorth]

Even though everyone of them is made to use, and I test every punch on heavy leather, I refrain from carrying most customs, Duncan.

For now, each is archived to reflect the work of the maker/artist.

 

[paulhilborn]

Heres an old Robeson im holding for Duncan...it is a BEAUTY:thumbup:

Heavy and SOLID, no play with FULL BLADE & PUNCH. I apologize for the indoor pictures but they make the point that the ol girl has lots of life in her

Gorgeous crack and chip free covers...

 

[knowtracks]

SUPER Nice Paul!!:thumbup::thumbup:

What can I say Charlie??? There are just no words for all those custom HJ's at once!
Other than Oooooh and Ahhhh!
But that stag on Bruce's is something!!!

Dave

 

[Campbellclanman]

Paul........ THAT is juuuuuust beautiful.
I just don't know what to say. I'm sure I will have lots to share when the time comes my friend.

What a Stunning Robeson !!!!!!

A million thank you'd just doesn't cut it Paul- but let me try and start- Thank You so very much.

 

[Jody744]

2) Richard Rogers - Sheepfoot HJs are rare, I've only seen one by Empire Knife co.
Beautiful hollow-ground punch!

Sounds like HJ9?
Maybe use the rope knife blade, 15 frame with a punch that lips over handle....

 

[mike Berkovitch]

Few last pages just left me breathless, you've just taken this post to the highest level. Thank you for showing those custom treasures.

Mike

 

[thawk]

What Duncan said!!^^^^^

Allow me to add some inspiration!

1)A pair by Terry Davis. He had a draw system like Tony Bose, before he cut way back on producing knives. Still working part-time, everything he does is sole authorship. One of the Greats, from the Oregon Knife Club. Robeson-style punches.

2) Richard Rogers - Sheepfoot HJs are rare, I've only seen one by Empire Knife co.
Beautiful hollow-ground punch!

3)Reese Bose. Hollow-ground punch - exquisite!

4) Gene Shadley. Inspired by an odd Robeson small punch jack, this one has a nicely sculpted non-robeson punch, with a lip that lays over the handle!

5)Bruce's best HJ, IMO! The fine-grained stag is magical!!

Those are some stunning harness jacks Charlie!!! It would be nice to see the back sides of the punch blades, and especially of that stag... :thumbup:

 

[Jsega51]

I don't think I can add anything to what others have said about these custom HJ's....holy bajeezus!

 

[Campbellclanman]

Oh Man, just check out that for a beautiful old Robeson, THAT BONE!!!!!

 

[Campbellclanman]

2) Richard Rogers - Sheepfoot HJs are rare, I've only seen one by Empire Knife co.
Beautiful hollow-ground punch!

Sounds like HJ9?
Maybe use the rope knife blade, 15 frame with a punch that lips over handle....

I have seen very little of Jody774's posts, but Charlie..... it's a great question - one that hopefully has you thinking- as I know I would be all over them like a Rash. ( punch would be critical to the originals you have seen? ) HJ 9 Sheepsfoot?



scritch, scratch scratch

 

[chisumr]

I am in awe of the latest pics of the HJ's.....have been in Texas tending to my Mother's funeral. I have a lot of catching up on. Beautiful pics everyone.

 

[waynorth]

What Duncan said!!^^^^^

Allow me to add some inspiration!

1)A pair by Terry Davis. He had a draw system like Tony Bose, before he cut way back on producing knives. Still working part-time, everything he does is sole authorship. One of the Greats, from the Oregon Knife Club. Robeson-style punches.

2) Richard Rogers - Sheepfoot HJs are rare, I've only seen one by Empire Knife co.
Beautiful hollow-ground punch!

3)Reese Bose. Hollow-ground punch - exquisite!

4) Gene Shadley. Inspired by an odd Robeson small punch jack, this one has a nicely sculpted non-robeson punch, with a lip that lays over the handle!

5)Bruce's best HJ, IMO! The fine-grained stag is magical!!

I have brought these pics forward, and added scans of the reverse sides of the punches as requested. The punches are in the order of the knives above.
Below that, I have added a couple more HJs as well as their punch backs.

Ken Ercikson knife with a sculpted punch! Whew!

Tony Bose teardrop, with a punch he engineered. Practically cuts the hole by itself!

The punch backs, with a third one from a Kerry Hampton Cattle knife I just wanted for comparison. Kerry's first 3-blade knife!

 

[Ryouchijtx]

I'm glad I caught ahold of this thread Charlie.

I've developed a new appreciation for the sculpting and engineering that goes into a punch.
Thanks for uploading the presentation and pile side of those Harness Jacks + multi-blade. Really builds up a 'idea' of how they might feel in hand/in person.

i n c r e d i b l e

 

[Campbellclanman]

To be honest - I have a LOT to learn about punches, Hal's request sure helps things along the road ahead of me- one I'm looking forward to travelling....
HJ Highway

 

[Halfneck]

Charlie what are the specs on that Gene Shadley/Robeson Harness Jack? I really like the looks of that one, it's very unique.

That Ken Erickson - nice swedged long pull blade, subtle rattail bolster, federal shield, and bareheaded - outstanding.