New Member, critique on knives

Fred, personal preferences are one thing but all 3 of those are just beautifully executed. I'm not sure you need to be too self-conscious about your knifemaking skills ... :D From a maker who likes his hamons, that 3rd knife with the wild hamon really says it all about your attention to "the little things". Hoping to see more of your work around here. Jason.
 
Both blades have a nice, leaf-like sweep to them, they'd make great fighters. The exposed tang is interesting.
 
Jason,

Thanks for the kudos on the big knives, 16inch, I should have included a discription with the pictures. I'm just about to finish up a set of knives I'll refere to as the bear duo. These two knives were enspired by stories of bear encounters in the Rockies of Jim Bridgers day. I'm an avid reader. I built them to be carried in country that is known to have big grizzley bears. Watch for these around the first of Oct. in the Blade Forum Gallery.

Fred Bethel Ridge Forge :cool: :cool: :cool:
 
Fred, Very nice work mate, how long have you been at it?
Any chance you could post pics of the sheaths as well? I like to see the whole package.
Cheers, Doug
 
Doug
I could only find one of the sheath pics. to post. Both sheaths are in the same style though. I've been a knife maker since 99 and full time for a year.
I'm pleased you enjoy my work. I love doing it.
Check out my web site you'll find some nice pictures there.
Fred Bethel Ridge Forge
 
Fred,
Thanks for posting the sheath, looks good and suits the knife.
Some nice stuff on your web site as well.
Doug
 
I looked at the big picture of the first one, and my favorite thing about it is that point. Its slender, graceful, "pointyness". Everywhere I look for Bowies these days, there are plenty of points that look better suited for spreading butter than stickin'.

Since you asked for honesty, I'll confess some things about the design are not my style, but look well executed none the less.
 
Possum,
I believe you don't see to many of the fine points because of the challenges involved. It takes me around four hours to file the false edge so as to produce the radius where the false edge begins. When you heat treat a blade that has been thinned down that much you can run into warpage problems. I do. Lets face it, it's easier to make a butter knife shape.
I like hearing from people who work or collect in styles other than my own. Thanks for taking the time to leave your coments. Fred :cool:
 
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