New: Wood Drake

[RyanW]

I am a huge fan of the Nessmuk design, and almost always have a “Mild Hump” on my blades. The word Nessmuk means “Wood Drake” in the Narragansett Indian language. I recently sat down with a friend and drew up the design I call PETRA if you are interested that thread can be found here: CLICK ME The Wood Drake is a modified version of that design.

I plan on making more of these, the one in Ironwood (Not two tone) is going to be my user. I plan on putting it through the paces over the next few weeks.

Specs:
Steel: 1/8" 1080
OAL: 9"
Blade: 4.5" (Tip to Choil)
Pins: 1/4" Aluminum Tubing & 1/8" Nickel

Wood Drake wearing Ironwood (My user)

Wearing Brown Mallee Burl & Ironwood Burl

Wearing Maple Burl and Ironwood

Comments welcome...

 

[G L Drew]

Great design Ryan! It is a work of art that has a beautiful flow that begs to be picked up and used. What a tool.

 

[chainring]

Those are beautiful, and the handle combos are elegant!! Very nice.

 

[Mitchell Knives]

Fantastic! I really like the handle!

 

[Matt Brook]

Ryan,

They look brilliant mate. You have those angled/layered handles down! Great work!

Matt

 

[y0ukn0wwh0]

That Maple Burl and IronWood is calling my name! Sweetness.

 

[Mike Davis]

Looks amazing Ryan! Glad to see you using wood

 

[RyanW]

Great design Ryan! It is a work of art that has a beautiful flow that begs to be picked up and used. What a tool.

Thank you sir! Did you just call me a Tool?

Those are beautiful, and the handle combos are elegant!! Very nice.

Fantastic! I really like the handle!

Ryan,
They look brilliant mate. You have those angled/layered handles down! Great work!
Matt

Thank you Chain, Johnathan & Matt, I have really been enjoying the handle work, they are some of the most comfortable I have held.

That Maple Burl and IronWood is calling my name! Sweetness.

Larry, We might be able to work something out, contact me when you are ready.

Looks amazing Ryan! Glad to see you using wood

Mike, I still have a box to go through. I will let you know when I need more!

 

[BMK]

Beautiful knives. The ironwood version is my favorite.

 

[blademinister]

Beautiful work Ryan. I've always been a fan of the nessmuk designs, and this one is fantastic.

I've shot you a couple emails, if you haven't got them you might check your spam.

 

[K-E Lindblad]

Those segmented scales really lift the overall impression, nice work.

Cheers,
Karl-Erik

 

[RyanW]

thanks BMK, Shawn (Email responded to) and Karl Erik (I think I have one of your Pipes )