Reverse Gunstock”man”Custom

David Kramp

David Kramp

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Haven’t seen too many of these made by custom makers. I remember this pattern from my dads collection of early 90’s Schatt&Morgan knives. Wish I knew more about the history of the pattern. It’s always been a favorite pattern of mine. I took the liberty of changing the blade shapes to my liking. NFS. No Books. Just sharing this pattern I enjoyed building.

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Vintage hand jigged paper micarta
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Thanks for sharing, I love it! You have much skill, and it shows clearly in your photos. I really like your use of the tanto as the main, it is a very useful blade shape, especially for any wood working applications. Well done sir.
 
Pretty sweet ( ain’t a tanto fan). I’m interested In how you did the jigging.
 
CVamberbonehead said:
Wow, that is one unique knife! I dont like the pattern because I am a crotchety old man at heart and I hate tantos, but I like the knife itself. Looks really nice and well made, and it is gorgeous (I love the jigging). Really cool modern traditional you have there. :thumbsup::)
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I haven’t made a clip main blade version yet but I’ll make one for the old farts eventually 😂.
 
I have always thought of this pattern as more of a typical square bolster serpentine frame.
Is reverse gunstock an offical pattern name ?

That's a very beautifully made knife, I didn't like the blades or think they're even traditional, but that's a personal preference and I certainly cannot deny the craftsmanship.
 
Hickory n steel said:
I have always thought of this pattern as more of a typical square bolster serpentine frame.
Is reverse gunstock an offical pattern name ?

That's a very beautifully made knife, I didn't like the blades or think they're even traditional, but that's a personal preference and I certainly cannot deny the craftsmanship.
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Thanks Hickory. Appreciate the feedback. Reverse Gunstock Pattern # 043150 made by Schatt&Morgan. It’s an odd duck and not many were made I believe. A few other companies made them or had Queen source them. I agree it’s very similar to a serpentine frame.

The Wharncliffe next to the main was typically a sheepsfoot and the opposing end was a spay or pen blade. The originals like the one Modoc ED posted has the main blade sticking up out of the frame quite a bit. I was able to drop the main into the well giving the knife a sleeker profile when closed. The secondaries match closely to the height of the main as well. At 4-1/4” closed I tried to make the knife as pocket friendly as possible.

Part of the fun is exploring and mixing different blade types and configurations in traditional style frames. Given some of the feedback so far I’ll make another one with a clip and a spey. The more modern blade shapes can be optional.
 
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David Kramp said:
Part of the fun is exploring and mixing different blade types and configurations in traditional style frames. Given some of the feedback so far I’ll make another one with a clip and a spey. The more modern blade shapes can be optional.
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The more I look at it, the more I love it.

I am usually not a fan of what folks call “modern traditionals”, but if you are going to combine elements of modern and traditional knives, THIS is how you do it. Everything about it just works beautifully.

I love that the tanto had an actual practical purpose in mind for it, too. You could call it a “chisel-tip” and name the knife Carpenter’s Helper or something to win over us curmudgeons, or just ignore our opinions and go with your instincts as you did here. Your gut clearly led you to produce a stunning piece, and it would be a shame to limit yourself by wondering what others may think about this or that choice.

So much better than a stockman with holes…
 
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Wow, that thing is awesome! I think that's the first traditional with a tanto that I've ever seen. It works well with this one!
 
Nesting those blades must've been very difficult :thumbsup: Really like the jigging suits the frame very well.

I thought that either the late Tony or Reece Bose had made a Reverse Gunstock/Stockman or two? Could be wrong there. As for 'traditional' blades, it wasn't 'traditional' to have a Wharncliffe on a Trapper instead of a Spey until TB put one on and it became popular (and superior in my view...) Likewise, GEC's Dixie Stockman uses an unconventional mix of blades on its excellent Dixie 82.

Thanks, Will
 
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