Ramanon Bushcraft Knife Contest WIP

[Fiddleback]

My entry in the Ramanon Bushcraft knife buildoff is going to be my guardless Ladyfinger model. The steel is Spalted 01, 5/32" thick with a convex sabergrind. I took a pic of the woods I was considering. See pic. The knife is 8.5" long, and has a 4" drop point blade.

Spalted 01 is what I'm calling this new effect I'm showing off on the steel.

More closeups of the spalted looking effect.

The materials for the handle.

Dovetailing the scales.

 

[Fiddleback]

Got to glue. Stabalized Hard Maple crotch with black canvas micarta bolsters, and 1/8" thick nat can micarta liner with matching pins and bullseye filler. I'm on a black and brown kick. The bolster is dovetailed over the Maple.

 

[wildmike]

Andy that looks like it's gonna be a fantastic knife.

 

[kilua]

looking good! can't wait to see the finished product! great job

 

[bindlestitch]

Looking great, Andy!
Iz

 

[forgedblades]

That's going to be sweet when its done.

 

[Rockywolf]

WOW! Can't wait....looks awesome Andy.

 

[Jean J. Lautréamont]

I'm excited to see this one finished.

 

[mtnfolk mike]

looking good Andy... looking forward to seeing the finished product...:thumbup:

 

[Fiddleback]

At this point what is left is the handle finish, blade finish, and signature.

 

[Deoje]

Wow, that is nice.

 

[carom08]

:thumbup: Wow! That really looks great!

 

[carom08]

Andy,

What's the handle width on that?

 

[killstew]

I'm digging it Andy

 

[Sharp Eye]

Another beauty Andy.
Your work just keeps getting better.

 

[Andster2]

Looks pretty awesome and comfortable too. :thumbup:

 

[OldPhysics]

So.

Umm.

When it's done ... and after you've got your prize ... what were you thinking of doing with the knife?

 

[Fiddleback]

Andy,

What's the handle width on that?

Which direction? Thickness, or edge to spine?

I'm digging it Andy

Thanks bro! Keep posting over here. Nice having you around.

So.

Umm.

When it's done ... and after you've got your prize ... what were you thinking of doing with the knife?

The knives in the Ramanon contest get raffled off to support the site. If y'all go to Ramanon, you can vote for whichever knife is your favorite, and eventually, buy raffle tickets for a 1 in 10 chance to win the knife!

 

[BushcraftBrainTrust]

The knives in the Ramanon contest get raffled off to support the site. If y'all go to Ramanon, you can vote for whichever knife is your favorite, and eventually, buy raffle tickets for a 1 in 10 chance to win the knife!

Andy, what Ramanon forum has, or will have, the voting and raffle?

 

[carom08]

Sorry. I meant thickness. Thanks.