OKCA 2014 knives (watcha' bringin) After show pics added on page 2

BenR.T.

BenR.T.

Tanto grinder & High performance blade peddler
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I figured I would start a thread to show knives as I finish them for the upcoming OKCA show on April 12-13th.
Anyone else is welcome to show what they are bringing in this thread as well.

Here is the first one I have finished up. A smallish fighter with a big attitude. I gave this one a larger than my normal handle, for some extra grip options and more power. It is 1075 with a polished hamon and black linen micarta scales. It is .265" thick at the ricasso and it tapers very thin in both directions (the tang down to about .030"). The OAL is 10.25" with a 5.125" blade, tip to handle. The clip is sharpened.





 
Damn Ben, that taper is hot.

I don't know why but I love me some tapered tang, especially when it's got that much of a taper.
 
Thanks very much gentlemen!

I guess we will see Bruce, I think I got lucky last year! ;)
 
BenR.T. said:
Thanks very much gentlemen!

I guess we will see Bruce, I think I got lucky last year! ;)
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Maybe the judges knew what they were doing last year, that's not always the case at that show. I hope you get the same panel again.
 
I guess we will see Bruce. :)

Here is a hunter that I have been meaning to finish out for months, and I figured it would be a good one to have on my table.
I did a full rounded spine and ricasso/choil on this one, a first for me. I keep seeing the awesome rounded spines on John Doyle and Nick Wheelers awesome blades, and I thought I would give it a shot.

This one has a 1095 blade w/ a polished hamon. The Spacer is fluted and hammered mild steel with a nice brown finish, the pommel is the same. The handle is a very nice piece of stag. OAL is 9 5/8", and the blade is about 5".
I am pretty pleased with this one, let me know what you all think.







 
That guardless hunter is great! Nice job Ben.
Darcy:)
 
Ben looks like you are going to have another Killer Show!! Looking forward to seeing more knives headed there by other makers. (you can post more if you like too Ben):D
 
Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments!
 
Hopefully I will have more to post up in a few days.
My dad was over yesterday and snapped a pic of me throwing some sparks on some knives for the show.

 
I just finished up this little belt knife with nice, dark ebony scales that should be on my table as well.

 
Great looking stuff Ben! :thumbup: :cool:

I'd love to come down and meet you and coon-finger your knives. I just don't know if I can swing it or not.

Keep up the great work buddy! :) :cool:
 
Thanks Nick, you should try and make it down if you can, it should be fun.

I am getting started on what hopefully be my Bowie entry for the show. I am a using a stellar piece of natural stag for this one.



All clayed up and ready to go!


Getting the handle parts cut and together.
 
Making more progress on the big bowie! This is my first time trying a clam shell style guard.









 
Got some more work done on the fittings today.





This is the backside of the pommel. I weld a small "stub tang" on it to hold it in place. I think it gives it a nice clean look. Never mind the ugly welds, I need a tig!
 
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