Is that a swedged, bowie, hollow ground, apocaliptic finish ? Can You post more pics please?!
Great picture, great sheath, great knife, well done sir!
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Is that a swedged, bowie, hollow ground, apocaliptic finish ? Can You post more pics please?!
Yep it isIs that a swedged, bowie, hollow ground, apocaliptic finish ? Can You post more pics please?!
Great picture, great sheath, great knife, well done sir!
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“noobie to CPK’s” casually flexing double K20’s in full kitted Duramax leather!!!I'm very much a noobie in the world of CPK with a small collection and limited photography skills. Nevertheless, I've had the distinct honor and privilege of encountering Bill Ahearn and am now the recipient of his amazing work! Others have already spoken far more eloquently than me of their experiences with this exceptionally skilled craftsman.
Here's what I have for your collective appreciation. First is an HDMC with rag micarta in a sheath that is truly worthy of the blade. It has both batwing loops and a kydex reinforced single loop as well. This one won't stay pristine for long. Come summer, it will be my companion in the woods. Also of considerable note is an ambi Kephart sheath designed by Bill especially for me that will keep up with the knife, and then some! I'm a lefty, and my son... well, isn't. We can't all be in our right mind!
Finally, a pair of K20s. The first came from Bill with his superior scabbard that has enough attachment points to satisfy any kit or set up. When purchasing the combo from Bill, he was kind enough to make me a matching lefty scabbard. Now, with the recent acquisition of a second K20, my son and I can both have our own swords. He's actually trained with them from an early age, so it's in far better hands with him than me. Now, if only Nathan and Co. can hook me up with my favorite combo, double red micarta scales with blue Ti fasteners for my K20, I'll be a blissful camper! I think my son would like his to have denim, which it turns out was also a color the samurai used.
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^^^this…but yes, great collection.“noobie to CPK’s” casually flexing double K20’s in full kitted Duramax leather!!!![]()
I'm very much a noobie in the world of CPK with a small collection and limited photography skills. Nevertheless, I've had the distinct honor and privilege of encountering Bill Ahearn and am now the recipient of his amazing work! Others have already spoken far more eloquently than me of their experiences with this exceptionally skilled craftsman.
Here's what I have for your collective appreciation. First is an HDMC with rag micarta in a sheath that is truly worthy of the blade. It has both batwing loops and a kydex reinforced single loop as well. This one won't stay pristine for long. Come summer, it will be my companion in the woods. Also of considerable note is an ambi Kephart sheath designed by Bill especially for me that will keep up with the knife, and then some! I'm a lefty, and my son... well, isn't. We can't all be in our right mind!
Finally, a pair of K20s. The first came from Bill with his superior scabbard that has enough attachment points to satisfy any kit or set up. When purchasing the combo from Bill, he was kind enough to make me a matching lefty scabbard. Now, with the recent acquisition of a second K20, my son and I can both have our own swords. He's actually trained with them from an early age, so it's in far better hands with him than me. Now, if only Nathan and Co. can hook me up with my favorite combo, double red micarta scales with blue Ti fasteners for my K20, I'll be a blissful camper! I think my son would like his to have denim, which it turns out was also a color the samurai used.
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Agreed 100%! Everytime I see tri-rag Micarta, I marvel at how beautiful and unique each piece is!Beautiful collection, especially that HDMC.
That is truly one on the best looking knives period.Yep it is
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Just got in these twoduramax sheaths in from Bill. Very nice sheaths from a very nice and talented leather bender.
Thank you again Bill!
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Thank you !!!Wow, those are Gorgeous!!
Way to go CW & Bill
I really like the DEK2 sheath, is that also for horizontal carry too? Love the contrast of colors it has![]()
The sheaths look great fitted with those knivesI'm very much a noobie in the world of CPK with a small collection and limited photography skills. Nevertheless, I've had the distinct honor and privilege of encountering Bill Ahearn and am now the recipient of his amazing work! Others have already spoken far more eloquently than me of their experiences with this exceptionally skilled craftsman.
Here's what I have for your collective appreciation. First is an HDMC with rag micarta in a sheath that is truly worthy of the blade. It has both batwing loops and a kydex reinforced single loop as well. This one won't stay pristine for long. Come summer, it will be my companion in the woods. Also of considerable note is an ambi Kephart sheath designed by Bill especially for me that will keep up with the knife, and then some! I'm a lefty, and my son... well, isn't. We can't all be in our right mind!
Finally, a pair of K20s. The first came from Bill with his superior scabbard that has enough attachment points to satisfy any kit or set up. When purchasing the combo from Bill, he was kind enough to make me a matching lefty scabbard. Now, with the recent acquisition of a second K20, my son and I can both have our own swords. He's actually trained with them from an early age, so it's in far better hands with him than me. Now, if only Nathan and Co. can hook me up with my favorite combo, double red micarta scales with blue Ti fasteners for my K20, I'll be a blissful camper! I think my son would like his to have denim, which it turns out was also a color the samurai used.
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