Some fixed blades by me

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John T Wylie Jr

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I make about 20 knives tops per year , just a hobby that has allowed me to meet some great people , and have a whole lot of fun. I learn a little more with each one I finish , and am now just learning to slow down and pay closer attention to the details.

After 6 months of being out of the shop and not doing any knife work , this Holiday weekend was a great chance for me to get some stuff done. ( Including a leather sheath for a good bud ). Many thanks to my wife who actually insisted I go get some bonding time with the Bader. :D

They aren't show quality , but I am happy with the way they turned out. Just need to logo , sheath and sharpen em.

First one:
Steel : 3/16 154cm ( Bos HT ) , flat ground , hand satin (400 grit that is as fine a grit as I use).
Scales : green micarta , redliners with SS corby bolts , SS lan tube
tang tapers to approx .065 - .070 ( probably do a leather sheath)
OAL: 10 1/8 with 4 5/8 cutting edge.

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Second One :
Steel : .200 S30v (Bos HT), flat ground ( .016 at the edge )
Scales : Green Micarta , SS/brass loveless bolts , SS lan tube
tang tapers to approx .060
Finish : al ox blast followed by glass bead blast
OAL: 10 1/2" with a 5 1/2 cutting edge
This one is supposed to get a kydex sheath if I recall ( have to dbl check with the friend who called dibs on it - gotta love friends ! )

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Darn SLR bat went dead so I didn't snap but a couple picts of the above knife.
 
This one I finished up yesterday , I ground it out awhile ago , got it back from Paul Bos for HT , and it just sat there , waiting to be final ground for almost a year. I really wish I had ground them thinner before sending off for HT , I now know that .075 is too thick . Doh !

It's supposed to be a Loveless patten , but I made a few subtle changes ( ok screw-ups , but I like em and will make em like this from now on ).

Steel: Boehler n690 with Paul Bos HT ( 5/32 thick )
Handles: green micarta with red linder , SS corby bolts and SS lan tube
OAL: 10"
Blade : 4 1/2" cutting edge.
hand satin to 400 grit ( Did I mention I have nothing finer ? ).
Edge is about .018.
I did a slight contour on the scales , basically kept shaping till it felt right. Think I will have to make a few more of these as I really like the way it feels , next ones will have to get tapered tangs though.

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certainly not the quality of a Loveless , Lovett or Young , but I will keep on trying and hopefully someday , well hopefully someday I will own a Lovett :D
 
Nice and CLEAN John!!! :thumbup: :cool:

Gotta love knives where an elegant form follows function.

Can I have them???? :D
 
Thanks Nick.

Kevin : The logo will go on the blade like these ones I did back in May or so... I have moved the BOS logo to the opposite side of the blade like the 2nd pict.

Did one of these in green Micarta that was given as a gift to a guy who went on a Red Stag hunt in NZ , he bagged a beast and said it performed great , the in use pictures were a real treasure for me to see.
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Keith Montgomery said:
I don't think I have ever seen any of your knives before this. You do really good work.
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And you should see his sheath work Keith, John does some really great leather work.........................when he isn't off shooting or spending time with his family that is.:D
 
Very nice work John. As others have said - clean and crisp. :thumbup:

Roger
 
you evidently have some solid design talents. Less is more:thumbup:
 
Thanks guys , appreciate the comments. My goal is to make a solid working knife , I have yet to experiment with handle material other than stabilized woods , G10 and Micarta as I try to stick with what I can afford to use.

Last year I did a trade with Alan Folts , one of mine for one of his. That to me , was a blast. Can't believe I missed this years Christmas Knife Exchange in the makers forums , next year for sure !
 
Lookin' good, John. I got to handle one of John's knives in Vegas last year and it was very well done. See you in January!

Win
 
Johns work has come a LONG way in a relatively short time. His style of knives REALLY turn my crank too. Pure, simple design, great fit and finish, and utterly useable!

BTW dude, when I gave you that Matrix, didnt I say you had to make ME a knife?..
You didnt even give me a coin, thats bad Karma bro..LOL..;)
 
Thanks Win , I can't wait to see you in January as well.

Trace , I gave you a bottle of hooch that night , even though I did help drink it too....hehe. I am sure I can find something in this next batch that you might like.
 
John T Wylie Jr said:
Thanks Win , I can't wait to see you in January as well.

Trace , I gave you a bottle of hooch that night , even though I did help drink it too....hehe. I am sure I can find something in this next batch that you might like.
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Im just bustin yer nuggets amigo.. BUT I wouldnt decline on one of them Loveless jobs..:D:cool: BTW I forgot about the bottle of hooch.. Imagine that!..Ha!:p
 
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