Orange 7 1/4" EDC

Although the pointed sheath looks good and follows the knife symmetry, I think the other gentleman's observation to round the sheath is a good one. It will save tearing holes in pants also.

Another thought, ATS-34 is a good steel choice and maybe cheap to purchase, because it's not on the fad parade right now.
 
boy you are right about that. i've been doing a little study of 440C. it is a great steel and was really expensive and hot at one time but now i can't even get an amen.
i go with the idea of using what you can get for the best price. i'll bet some of the carbon steels are fairly inexpensive now for at least awhile till they get hot:confused: .

stag man?, do you know of www.flatground.com? they have been moving some nice carbon at real low prices.:thumbup:
buzz
hope this is helpful
 
All points well taken! I just like to play around and try different things to see what responses I get, it helps me make the next round.

A point on the "hot steel of the week". I like ATS-34 and have made a lot of knives out of it with little or no complaints, I like 154CM even better now that I have used it for a while. From a makers standpoint, I like CPM154CM best because of the nicer to work with aspect. Making these under $100.00 knives is difficult to do with CPM154CM due to the cost difference and I beleive ATS-34 or 154CM will perform great for their intended use and I bet most folks could not detect the difference when using, although most folks here have been well exposed to the differences and nothing wrong with that. I like carbon steels but have only worked with them a little because for years the local market I dealt with could not get past the rust issue far enough to see what great knives it makes, so I have learned well how to heat treat and make stainless knives. I really think these bead blasted knives are more suited for stainless due to the rough surface holding water, blood and guts. Anyhow keep your eyes open, there will be more in the future.
God Bless and Merry Christmas!
 
Hi Jim,
Got the knife today. Wow, I can't put it down. Very nice work!!
My first Stag & Steel knife, but not my last.
Thanks again!
 
I really like that one, would prefer a leather sheath also red would look great. Hope to see more of these maybe I can get on line at the right time for the next one.
 
BUMP :) !


Just wanted to make sure Jim knows we haven't forgotten about these :) (Said lusting after an orange handled wharncliff!)

-=[Bob]=-
 
Hi guys, I have not forgotten, just way behind. I got sick over Christmas and am just now getting back in the shop. It is coooooolllllldddddd here and am trying to be careful and not relapse. Keep your eyes open, there will be some red and orange ones a coming soon.

samhain73...I think 3/16" might be a bit thick for this knife, but if you custom order one...it can be done.

Azis and bald1...I will email or pm you when I have some done.
Thanks and God Bless,
Jim

What about G11 green handle with OD green Kydex sheath???????
 
Jim,

My apologies as I should have made it clear that (1) I knew about your illness from another thread, and (2) my "bump" wasn't intended to cajole or otherwise pressure you.

Appreciate your offer to e-mail when they are available though :)

All the best!

-=[Bob]=-
 
Stag & Steel said:
Thanks guys....after the holidays, I'll make up some variations of this with tanto and warny blades. I have some red G10 and Kydex coming as well.
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I think I'd take a wharnie... I have one of your little G-10 and kydex combos, I think a wharnie blade would be the only way to top it!

Andy
 
bald1...no problem, just thought I would update all that are watching this thread.
Thanks!
I have really never made a "warnie" and I did a little search and there are a lot of variations of a warncliff blade. What is the precise definition of a warncliff shaped blade?
 
Hmmm... well, for me, it is basically a blade with a straight edge line and a curved or angled spine.

Here is a wharncliffe blade made for me by another knifemaker here on the forum, Ray Laconico. It is one of my favorite knives.

Raylaconicowharncliffe.jpg


Some other designs have a more curved spine, without such an angle before the tip. For a working knife, like the one Ray made me, an angle before the tip helps strengthen the tip. Some defensive knives with wharncliffe blades have a curved spine, which makes for a sharper point.

Hope this helps!

Andy
 
I agree round the bottom of the sheath a little and make it in red...put me on the list
 
It is a warmer today with some melt off, but we are forcasted to get 4-6" of snow tomorrow. I liked winter when I was young...but not so much anymore.
 
I would take some snow.... we're having our bit o' winter now... rain, a little ice, a little sleet....

I'd take some good honest snow!!

Take care,

Andy
 
Stag & Steel said:
bald1...no problem, just thought I would update all that are watching this thread.
Thanks!
I have really never made a "warnie" and I did a little search and there are a lot of variations of a warncliff blade. What is the precise definition of a warncliff shaped blade?
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Jim,

As I described earlier in this thread, my preferences in a wharncliff are that the maker places the cutting edge sufficiently lower than the handle to allow the entire straight cutting edge to be utilized on a flat surface. Meaning one's knuckles won't lift the edge nearest the choil above the surface. Here are examples showing good handle to blade edge orientation by maker Sean O'Hare and another by the Graham Brothers. The Graham is the more extreme and accordingly more to my liking because it offers the greater "buffer" between grip and surface the cutting edge is applied to.
ekobeko.jpg

redwharny.jpg

I think this illustrates the design direction I prefer. The one shown by Andy above made by Laconico doesn't look to work for me precisely because the cutting edge is almost the same height as the lower part of the handle. For me it compromises the effectiveness of the blade. I trust yours will reflect the characteristics I'm describing :)

Best!

-=[Bob]=-
Former original BFC General Forum moderator
Never to be forgotten: James Mattis, Walt "Doc" Welch, Rob Simonich
Talonite pioneer
 
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