New one.... the "Bushlore"

Rick Marchand

Rick Marchand

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Modeled after the popular "bushcraft" knife of the UK. The Bushlore has a few distinct features....

1. Cordwrapped handle dipped in beeswax... as is with most of my bush blades.
2. Flat/slightly convex primary bevel with a convex secondary.
3. The pommel (or butt of the handle) is full hardened approximately 1/4" deep from the end. This gives you the ability to use it as a striker for traditional flint and steel. On some knives (ie. Cold Steel carbon V models) the spine can be used for flint and steel.... but you end up with a knife that is a little brittle in my opinion. Cold Steel can pull it off.... their knives are very strong.

O1 steel
1/8" thick (I think this is the thinnest of my Bush Knives)
9 3/4" o.a. length
5" handle
4 3/4" blade (from the finger guard)
4 1/8" cutting edge
1 1/8" blade width at widest.

The edge is approx. 58-60 RC, while the spine is 53-55 RC and the pommel is 62 RC. Probably not wise to throw it..... if it hits something hard, butt first, it may chip out a bit...... but why are you throwing your knife, anyway.... silly bean!

Rick

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Looks good bro, That will make for a nice all around user, I like it


bout the throwing, what other way would you take out all those crazy chipmunks......there always after my nuts :D


cya
jimi
 
Damn fine work!!! I'd love to do a handle on one of those!
 
Beautiful knife and I'd like to own it, but I'd want to put scales on it.

Is the cordwrapping comfortable for long hours of use? It just seems too thin to be comfortable in the hand.
 
Very nice work Rick. That knife looks like it handles VERY well.

Jeff
 
CWL said:
Beautiful knife and I'd like to own it, but I'd want to put scales on it.

Is the cordwrapping comfortable for long hours of use? It just seems too thin to be comfortable in the hand.
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I find it very comfortable and have it on most of my personal users... the beeswax dip makes a huge difference.

People have their preferences, though.... so I do make knives with scales from time to time.
 
That is one of the most elegant looking cord wrapped blades I've seen in a long time. I don't know how you seemed to strip out all the 'tactical' look out of it. It looks nice and bushcraft to me - well done!
 
Thanks for the awesome comments guys.... they are making my pants tight.... er uh... did I type that out loud?
 
I like it a lot! I like the cordwrap but think scales such as osage or walnut would look great too!
 
I LOVE the look of your knives Rick. I'm going to have to get one one of these days.
 
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