Nessmuk design and makers

[CKE2]

I love that

"anti-tactical knife":thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Dannyboy Leather]

I don't think they're the most ideal blade for any function. They do great in the kitchen (if you get a nice thin bladed model). They're good skinners (I think thats what the hump is for).

I like em because they're the anti-tactical knife.

Scott Gossman, Dan Koster, Muskrat Man, Ilbruche all make fantastic ones.:thumbup:

Fiddleback,

You make some BEAUTIFUL knives, Sir.:thumbup: What I don't understand is, why don't I own any.?

 

[hollowdweller]

The Nessmuk is becoming like a Bowie. So many interpretations:thumbup:

Here's a few of mine:

This is my super fatty Nessmuk. I just got done rehandling it. I left some of the walnut sapwood for contrast:thumbup:

 

[Gossman Knives]

I only follow a template on two knife designs I make. Everything else is drawn freehand. Every Nessmuk I make is alittle different. Each one has it's own look.
Scott

 

[Dannyboy Leather]

Real nice collection, Hollowdweller.:thumbup:

I have a mini version of the Nessmuk that has seen a ton of work, both on the ranch, and on the trail. It has a 3-1/4", 3/32" blade, 4" handle. Very light weight with a convexed edge. Just a cutting demon. Small enough to make a dandy necker, too. I prefer the Nessmuk designs with the little longer point, rather than the rounded points. My large 5" Nessmuk is very close to Nessmuk's drawing of his own knife.

Same knife in ATS-34.

 

[jdm61]

The funny part is that if you are a metal pounder and don't pre-bend the bar before forging in the bevels or continually straighten out the spine as you go along, you will end up with a nessmuk or sheepskinner whether you want one or not. You have to wonder if these styles of knives were invented "accidentally" and found to be good designs...lol.

 

[Dannyboy Leather]

One more interpretation of the Nessmuk knife. More at the "spirit" of Nessmuk's knife (IMHO) rather than a copy. This is Mike Mann's (Idaho Knife Works) Nessmuk Knife. It has been an excellent knife with superior edge retention.

 

[Dannyboy Leather]

The funny part is that if you are a metal pounder and don't pre-bend the bar before forging in the bevels or continually straighten out the spine as you go along, you will end up with a nessmuk or sheepskinner whether you want one or not. You have to wonder if these styles of knives were invented "accidentally" and found to be good designs...lol.

You might have something there!

 

[Fiddleback]

That handle came out great HD. Love the sapwood there.

 

[tarmix101]

One more interpretation of the Nessmuk knife. More at the "spirit" of Nessmuk's knife (IMHO) rather than a copy. This is Mike Mann's (Idaho Knife Works) Nessmuk Knife. It has been an excellent knife with superior edge retention.

Mike makes great knives. His forged 15N20 and 5160 blades are wicked sharp, and hold a great edge. Met him a few times at shows in Spokane. Great guy. Will talk about knives for hours.

 

[JK Knives]

I`ve been doing them in different lengths, and am really enjoying this design.

 

[hollowdweller]

Stomper,

I like that bottom knife that looks like a Hudson Bay or something :thumbup:


Fiddleback,

Thanks. The other side is even better because it doesn't fade out between the heart/sapwood as much.

I saw some black cherry w/some sapwood and I almost got some of it I liked the effect

 

[IdahoBackwoods]

C.T. Fischer makes some nice Nessies in a variety of handle woods and at value prices. Heavy-duty sheaths are included.

Yes, Chris Fischer does make good working knives. His website is now at

http://www.ctfischerknives.com/thumbs.htm

On his Information page, he writes

"Steel: Mostly 154CM and O-1, as well as some A-2 and D-2. Occasionally I make a few knives from files, or the steel from large saw blades. Both are non-stainless.

"Heat Treating: All my air-hardening steels (A-2, D-2, 154CM, S30V) are given a state-of-the-art cryogenic heat treat by D. Holder or Paul Bos. The O-1 steel I treat myself, with an oil quench and oven temper. Files are fully hard to begin with, so I temper them to a proper hardness. The saw blade does well as it is, producing a thin, resilient blade that cuts very well, holds an edge better than many factory knives, and is very easy to re-sharpen."

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I'm not associated with him in any way, except that I bought one of his 4" full-tang knives in S30V, and it is giving excellent service in hard use.

IdahoBackwoods

 

[tonym]

I am not much of a hunter, but one thing I found the blade shape to excell in is cleaning trout. It works great to scrape all the inerds out.

 

[Rockywolf]

Here is my little beauty. Made by Mark of Charlie Ridge knives. He hangs here on WSS. :thumbup:

 

[gerryg]

George Tichbourne made this one up for me using a design we both collaborated on. So this is the prototype. I really like the sine wave shape to the handle and blade. It is very functional, almost indestructible and beautiful piece of workmanship. It feels very natural in the hand. Call me a happy customer. g,

 

[pitdog]

It has the hump because Kepharts are more popular !!!