Some recent builds

[T.Knotts]

It looks amazing! I’m tempted to make an offer.

Thank you. I was telling John that I hadn't carried a sheepsfoot in a while so this one might be added to the daily rotation.

 

[T.Knotts]

I agree. To me one of the great things about natural materials is that they are not cookie cutter pieces of plastic. That each is unique to me is a plus. I see the pile side not as flawed but as a bonus. Ya never know what's gonna happen. That's half the fun!

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Thanks! That looks amazing!! Ive always wanted to try that but just haven't got up the nerve lol.

I don't mind variation but the contrast looking down from the spine is just too much for me. Here is what I'm talking about and actually Its much lighter in person than the photo shows. I think over time it might(?) patina and darken some but Idk. I tried to see if it would take dye and it just wouldn't. I'm guessing the bone there is really really dense. Either way, I should have caught it before I pinned it and for what ever reason didn't.

 

[T.Knotts]

I love the jigging on that one Tim, really old school. The light color on the one side is aggravating when it's not part of the plan but it does give it character. Those coined liners and easy open make that thing pop, love that pattern.

Thanks John, I was happy with the jigging on this one. Other than that dang cover I was happy with the whole build lol. You know how it is, just the way it goes sometimes.

 

[T.Knotts]

Hello all just finished this one up and its headed to its new home. This one is in burgundy micarta. I have a video of the walk and talk over in the post in the ForSale:Folders section of forum if you interested.
thanks for looking. As always, questions, comments and critiques welcome.

 

[Redmeadow Knives]

Hello all just finished this one up and its headed to its new home. This one is in burgundy micarta. I have a video of the walk and talk over in the post in the ForSale:Folders section of forum if you interested.
thanks for looking. As always, questions, comments and critiques welcome.

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This thing was a beauty, crisp all around.

(Tim and I have lunch every few weeks, I pretend it's because I like to hang out but really it's just to play with his knives Shhhh...)

 

[T.Knotts]

Thanks John. I got to find a knife for next week!

 

[jascolli]

Thanks John. I got to find a knife for next week!

Well, what’s your new knife

 

[jascolli]

I’m really enjoying this one. I’m hooked and need more

 

[T.Knotts]

Well, what’s your new knife

I'm still working on it. The holidays slowed me down.

I’m really enjoying this one. I’m hooked and need more

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Awesome! I'm glad you are enjoying that one. Im hoping to have one done maybe next week. Still deciding on a handle material. I have one in in mind that I haven't used before but we will see.

 

[Redmeadow Knives]

I’m really enjoying this one. I’m hooked and need more

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Nice score!

 

[T.Knotts]

First one of 2026. I'm hoping I can get into a good routine this year and be more consistent with putting knives out but we all know how plans go.

This one is on its way to its new home (hopefully gets there today)

Clip Point slipjoint in O1 with Desert Ironwood covers.
Pinned nickel silver shield
Nickel silver bolsters, pins and coin edged liners
flat in all 3 positions.
Tip is centered. Blade hand sanded to 600 grit finish.

I've been doing videos for the last couple showing the knife and the action. Here is a link if interested.

OAL: 6.25"
Closed 3.5"
Cutting Edge: 2.3"


(Questions, comments and feedback welcome.)

 

[jascolli]

Hey Tim

What are you working on now?

 

[jascolli]

I’m amazed at how well the 01 is holding up. I have been carrying and using these. It doesn’t seem to patina as quickly as some of my 1095 steel.

 

[T.Knotts]

I’m amazed at how well the 01 is holding up. I have been carrying and using these. It doesn’t seem to patina as quickly as some of my 1095 steel.

I'm glad you are liking it! O1 does hold up pretty good. I think the little bit of chromium in O1 adds a little corrosion resistance and slows the patina down some. Ive noticed onions and tomatoes speed up the patina.

 

[T.Knotts]

Finished this one up this week and on its way to its new home. This is my first knife in ebony and Im really liking it.

Interesting side note....I placed the Eversharp fountain pen in the picture just to give it some color. Before that the pic looked black and white. I found the pen in some stuff that was my great grandmothers and have had it tucked away for quite some time. Anyway I was contacted by another member on the board and he gave me some information on it and to my surprise it is a rather valuable item.

 

[T.Knotts]

Clip point with some really nice Circassian Walnut burl. It's on its way to its new home.

Ive been doing some simple vids showing the action of the knife. You can see it here.
Simple diamond shield...what do you think?
thanks for looking.

 

[T.Knotts]

Hello all and thanks for looking.

Spear point Barlow in O1 with Narra wood covers (stabilized).
Etched nickel silver bolsters, pins and coin edged liners.

I'm a huge fan of Barlow style knives and when I first started making slip joints, this was my goal.
What do y'all think about the logo on the bolster? do you like it? Would you rather it be bare or something else?

(You can see a video of the knife here)

As always questions, comments and critiques welcome.

 

[Redmeadow Knives]

That Narra wood looks awesome I really like the logo on the bolster, looks classic.

 

[T.Knotts]

That Narra wood looks awesome I really like the logo on the bolster, looks classic.

Thanks John. Yeah I really like the Narra wood too. It looks kinda plane and ordinary until you get to the 600+ grit then the color and darker grain starts to pop.