Osage "Field Utility"

[Karl B. Andersen]

This is how she finished out, and it's the first time I forced myself to go all the way with a machine finished guard.
I really built this thing to be used and to be used hard.
My thoughts behind the machine finished guard was to have something that would continue to retain the same look it had as new, even after hard field use.
Savings of time on the guard are considerable.
The hand rubbed finish on the blade is a nicely done 320. I usually go to 400 or 800.
One thing you can not see here is that the spine is mirror polished. (Adds a really nice touch!)
I fully hardened the 5160 blade forged from 1984 5160 stock.
The Osage I obtained from a defunct saw mill that went out of business in the mid-60s.
I only have 7 dollars invested in the handle stabilizing.
I did no dye work on the sheath, other than edge coat, and finished it raw with a "Full sheath" quench in 200 degree Neetsfoot oil.
All of these savings are passed on to the new owner with no sacrifice in performance.
Could easily become a life-long companion in the woods!
The guard photo is after final fit-up and JB Weld.

 

[on_the_edge]

Great knife, Karl. I love the "proud handle" treatment.

 

[Billy Helton]

That looks great.

 

[Mike Quesenberry]

Karl

Great blade, really like the low cost option and still looks classy.

Thanks for your help tonight and have fun on your trip.

 

[BrianThie]

Nice knife Karl. You have a steady hand to "machine finish" the guard and keep such nice lines.

Brian

 

[xaman]

Very nice Karl, the machine finish guard looks good, and the lower cost option is likely something attractive to us user-collectors. Nice work!

 

[bbingenheimer]

Karl,
Nicely done. Your dedication to the takedown knife is a insperation to me, and others. The 320 finish on the blade looks very nice also.

Bing
MLazyB Custom Knives
ABS Journeyman Smith

 

[Rossi Knives]

Great knife, Karl. I love the "proud handle" treatment.

Me Too.

No matter where this knife goes in the country it will never get than cursed "catch your fingernail" between the guard and the wood.

Classy all over.

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

Karl,
Nicely done. Your dedication to the takedown knife is a insperation to me, and others. The 320 finish on the blade looks very nice also.

Bing
MLazyB Custom Knives
ABS Journeyman Smith

That's a fixed assembly, Bruce.
But I do use the full through-tang, nut and pin assembly for strength, and I do like the clean look of no pins and bolts compromising the handle material.

 

[canineforge]

I really like this one, Karl. Classy has been used some in the thread. Classy users are right up my alley! This one does fit the bill. Well done. :thumbup:

- Joe