Official KITH Photo Thread

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

This is where to post the photos of the finished KITH knives. Tell us a bit about the knife,too.

Here is the list as it sits now. Anyone who wishes, and will have their knife finished and in a box on Dec. 1, 2010 can still join in.

List updated again.
Please send me your info at sapelt@cox.net
Info needed is :
Forum name
Real name
Mailing address
Shipping address (if different)
Phone number

Kith list 2010
Bladsmth - Stacy Apelt
Jason Carter
Rick Marchand
MSCantrell
Dan Pierson
Stan Buzek
Denim - Joseph Hoover
Mostho (still need info)
Salem Straub
Zaph 1 - Charles Steffes-Clayton
Ob1 - Matthew Joeseph
Rob Loveday
Mark Knapp
tattooed freak - Sean Waite
Rusty McDonald
Mark Redmond
Shawnfu - Shawn Tardiff
silver pilate - Nathan Burgess
Redrum - Michael Hoover
Bama - Anthony Stovall
Bigern26 - Ernie Swanson
Michael C - Michael Counts
Arcadiaknives - Patrick Burns
Buchesforge - Robert Silver
Mike Deibert
David Hall - jasperdog
Steve Schantz
Justin Reeder -clemsonreeder
Luke Smith - coolhandluke4
Mike Morehouse - Zanderman
JimAdams - BlackToe Knives
Bruce Culberson
Gustavo Valdez - gusval
Ron Flaherty
Larry Connelly - lrc
Josh Dabney

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[Atlas Knife Company]

6" Santoku
10.5" AOL
1/16" thick at the spine
Bocote handle
CPM-S30V

Cutting board is end grain bocote in a basket-weave pattern. This knife will slice grapes paper thin and is about .009" on the back side of the edge bevel. I'm working with Ernie Grospitch on a stencil so this is the only knife I will ever make that will have this logo. I have numbered it #2 because it is the second knife I started with actual knife steel that wasn't for practice. You might also say that it is #12 if you count all the practice knives and KSO. I hope that whomever gets this knife will enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed making it.

 

[mike deibert]

Here is my entry into the 2010 KITH. I had much fun making and testing this knife. It is forged from recycled truck spring, filed and sanded by hand and heat treated by me. The guard is made of brass and the handle is made of local coyote wood. The riveted pin is made of mild steel and the thong tube is made of copper. Blade length is 10 1/4 inches with an OAL of 15 1/2 inches. I made the sheath for this chopper as well. (The tomahawk is there for staging purposes only, sorry it's not part of the KITH). I hope this knife will see much action and will serve it's new owner for many years.
Thanks to Stacy for all your work in this years KITH!
Mike

 

[Rick Marchand]

I have to pull out, folks. Xmas is kicking my butt this year.

Bummer
Rick

 

[mike deibert]

Hey Rick,
That looks pretty cool. I like the lanyard scroll and the rawhide wrapping. Looks like an artifact that you wouldn't be afraid to carry. Great job.
Mike

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Really nice pieces here so far. Having a hard time picking a fav.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

List updated.

 

[jonnymac44]

Great knives so far!:thumbup:

Rick, there are so many cool things about your piece!!

I'm working in the shop tons right now and really hope to get in on this next year. It's such a cool idea and really embodies the spirit of the holiday season. Very nice of you to organize this every year Stacy:thumbup:

 

[clemsonreeder]

Ok, I'm done. This is my pocket fixed-blade knife. 3/32" 1095, flat grind, redwood burl. The sheath is designed to be worn in the pocket (right handed) as shown. Otherwise, the sheath is left handed if worn on the belt. OAL is just under 6" without sheath. Blade length is about 2-7/8". I hope this gets used alot, it's made for it! Merry Christmas!

 

[unky_gumbi]

There are going to be some truly lucky and happy people this year, great work guys. And you wonder why I feel my knives are inadequate right now. Next year I will be in for sure:thumbup:

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Steve Schantz sent me his photo to post

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Here's my entry, 5/32" 1095, & Camel Bone. Knife is 7&5/8" overall, blade is 3&7/8" from tip to scales. Black leather right hand sheath. Hope whomever gets it enjoys it. Thanks for letting me play.

 

[medtech]

Thanks for posting my picture Stacy.
My KITH is a 1095 blade that I cold blued. The handle is "mycarta" from an old pair of BDU's, and sealed. A leather sheath completes the package.

Steve Schantz

 

[R.Flaherty]

Here's my entry. Its 9.5" OAL 4.5" blade .25" thick O1 heat treated by Peters. Green Canvas Micarta handle, which is bolted on. The tiger stripes are etched with mustard and wiped down with vinegar. The sheath is my first I used last years KITH knife (by HK Knives - Keith Wilis) to cut out the leather.

 

[Mark Redmon]

Here's what I came up with. I know it's not going to win any awards for practicality... Honestly, I was working on a drop point hunter, but there's no way I'd have it done in time. This one was almost done, so I figured I'd wrap it up for the KITH. It's the first prototype for a design I've been working on pretty much since I first started making knives. I finally decided to put it on steel and see how it looked. I'm going to tweak the design a little, but I think it's heading in the right direction.

Steel: .125" thick 440C with a beadblasted finish
Overall Length: ~9 13/16"
Blade Length: ~5" Tip to scales
Handle Material: Black G10
Sheath: .08" Kydex with Tek-Lok
FALSE top edge

 

[Redrummd]

The stone is Larvikite and it is from Norway. Although it is not really a granite, it is also know as "Blue Pearl granite". I think I am the only one in the KITH who does not actually make the knife as my passion is working with stone with the knife being the canvass. So, I try to pick a "canvass" and a stone that are durable enough to carry and use daily if the person receiving chooses to put it to work.....

 

[Atlas Knife Company]

Red: Although I was suspicious at first, finding that it's a ROCK handle is very impressive. How much does it add to the weight?

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

For those who can't post their photos:
Make a post with the info and everything ,less the photo. Email me the photo as an attachment to sapelt@cox.net . Also sent the link to the post. I will insert the photo in your thread.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

I can't believe the degree of pure creativity and talent in the KITH this year! Every one of these knives shows a true passion for the craft. Makes me wish I'd committed to this, even though I can't afford the time to. Great job everyone!

 

[p moore]

A lot of great looking knives guys. If I may add, that stone Buck is H O T!!

Someone Give a shout when the next KITH is coming.

Paul