Some of last weeks work

[Gossman Knives]

Finished up these two WST (wilderness survival tool). Basically my version of the WSK. O1 and osage.
Scott

 

[samhain73]

Very nice! Specs?

 

[bdws1975]

oh scott, those are BEAUTIFUL!!!!

March won't come soon enough!!!!

Brett

 

[Gossman Knives]

Specs are 12" overall, 6" cutting edge, 1/4" ricasso, 5 3/4" handle. 1/4" thick, 2" at the widest part on the blade.
March will be here before you know it Brett. Can't believe it's August already.
Scott

 

[cocomen69]

WOW!!! Love those! Great work. I want one!!

 

[Gossman Knives]

These chop very well. Just about as good as a hatchet. It has to do with it having a wide blade. It chops as good or better then an 8" Tusker.
Scott

 

[monarh99]

Awesome work Scott... That Osage look great. Chops Better than a Tusker ... really ?

 

[Gossman Knives]

Awesome work Scott... That Osage look great. Chops Better than a Tusker ... really ?

Yes, due to the weight and width of the blade. Now a 1/4" thick by 1 3/4" wide Big BoarTusker will chop just as well as these.
Scott

 

[misanthrope]

Damn, Scott...

That looks familiar...

Gerry

 

[Gossman Knives]

Damn, Scott...

That looks familiar...

Gerry

:thumbup:
These things are a bear to profile. It's takes three 36 grit belts to do one.
Scott

 

[pitdog]

Amazing work as always Scott !!!!

 

[silenthunterstudios]

I saw one of those in his shop last week, they are huge! That osage looks pretty good!

 

[hollowdweller]

Yeah smoking Osage there Scott!

 

[mtnfolk mike]

very nice work scott... :thumbup: those things rock...

 

[MRpink]

The twins look great! I really like the lines of that one.

 

[j williams]

Those are badass. I am in awe...

 

[Leatherface]

Scott,

that design is totally badass bro

kudos!

 

[Gossman Knives]

Thanks. It's a relief when I finish one. They are time consuming.
Scott

 

[fxrandall]

Great looking knife!

Appears to be perfect for use in the back country! The size would allow it to preform double duty: small chores around camp and some chopping detail, as need. When an ax is not available...

WST would be a great asset to someones kit.

The handle profile looks great and I love the overall dimensions.

 

[ilbruche]

:thumbup:
These things are a bear to profile. It's takes three 36 grit belts to do one.
Scott

And I bet you're not using a 1X30.

I hate grinding steel. I'd probably pick up a plasma cutter before I hogged off all that steel on a belt sander. But I'm impatient...so.