Out of Africa...K'roo.

[Wharn]

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[Rufus1949]

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Congrats on your lamb. Love the African blackwood. The brute de force is a nice touch too.

 

[Modoc ED]

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Very nice Steven. I've managed to avoid the K'roo rabbit hole but your's make it mighty tempting to fall in.

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

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Goodness gracious that's a nice knife, congratulations on a beauty.

 

[black mamba]

Beauty, Wharn, the MagnaCut is a wonderful choice!

 

[SteveC]

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Spectacular !

 

[GusSharp68]

My special build poison frog . I think it turned out amazing.

Is it ok to have a fullered bolster on just one end? I didn’t request it that way but haven’t seen him do a delta jack like that before if there is one shouldn’t it be on the other end too? View attachment 2454184View attachment 2454186View attachment 2454188View attachment 2454190View attachment 2454191View attachment 2454192View attachment 2454193View attachment 2454194View attachment 2454195

 

[Hatchet_Jack]

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I know I’ve already commented on it but I keep coming back to look. Joking aside, I need this knife! When I have the funds for a custom knife this is it.

What a magnificent piece. Congratulations again mate.

 

[Rufus1949]

My special build poison frog . I think it turned out amazing.

Is it ok to have a fullered bolster on just one end? I didn’t request it that way but haven’t seen him do a delta jack like that before if there is one shouldn’t it be on the other end too? View attachment 2454184View attachment 2454186View attachment 2454188View attachment 2454190View attachment 2454191View attachment 2454192View attachment 2454193View attachment 2454194View attachment 2454195

Michael, another great creation. The proportions look fine to me and color matches concept of the poison frog. Congrats.

 

[Rufus1949]

Michael, another great creation. The proportions look fine to me and color matches concept of the poison frog. Congrtat.

Could it be the photo angle and groove that makes the bolsters seem to be different sizes?

 

[GusSharp68]

Could it be the photo angle and groove that makes the bolsters seem to be different sizes?

I hope not, I wanted it to be equal end. when he asked about one fluted bolster I said no but maybe this is a thing? Having one side fluted? It’s a minor nitpick, it also could be he’s not finished yet, not sure where in the process the fluting is done. I’m reaching out to him to ask. Personally, I woud think that on an equal end like this you’d espect the ends to be identical.

 

[JW225]

I hope not, I wanted it to be equal end. when he asked about one fluted bolster I said no but maybe this is a thing? Having one side fluted? It’s a minor nitpick, it also could be he’s not finished yet, not sure where in the process the fluting is done. I’m reaching out to him to ask. Personally, I woud think that on an equal end like this you’d espect the ends to be identical.

It’s your knife, and your taste is what counts, but, FWIW, I think it looks great as is. Kind of a Barehead Bolster look.

 

[Centermass]

My special build poison frog . I think it turned out amazing.

Is it ok to have a fullered bolster on just one end? I didn’t request it that way but haven’t seen him do a delta jack like that before if there is one shouldn’t it be on the other end too? View attachment 2454184View attachment 2454186View attachment 2454188View attachment 2454190View attachment 2454191View attachment 2454192View attachment 2454193View attachment 2454194View attachment 2454195

That is beautiful. I personally don’t mind the fluting on one end. You could think of the fluting as a no-look locator for when the equal end knife is in your pocket, you’ll know which end is which by feel.

 

[black mamba]

I agree with Jim, I think the single blade looks good with the fluted bolster only on the business end. It would NOT look right on a double-ended knife.
The bolsters on a fixed blade never look the same fore and aft.

 

[GPO MAN]

Willem sure is on a roll churning out some stunning knives!

 

[GusSharp68]

I agree with Jim, I think the single blade looks good with the fluted bolster only on the business end. It would NOT look right on a double-ended knife.
The bolsters on a fixed blade never look the same fore and aft.

Thanks, i just wasn’t’ sure.

 

[GusSharp68]

That is beautiful. I personally don’t mind the fluting on one end. You could think of the fluting as a no-look locator for when the equal end knife is in your pocket, you’ll know which end is which by feel.

That makes a lot of sense, thanks!

 

[GusSharp68]

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[Angry Waiter]

I agree with Jim, I think the single blade looks good with the fluted bolster only on the business end. It would NOT look right on a double-ended knife.
The bolsters on a fixed blade never look the same fore and aft.

I was thinking that the flute would be ideal to help orient the knife in hand when pullling from your pocket

 

[GusSharp68]

It arrived but I’m on a business trip returning Thursday night so I have to suffer waiting to get home before I can have it in hand. Customs “examined” it according to the envelope label. Wife sent a pic…
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