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Chuck Gedraitis Knives

Chuck Gedraitis Knives

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Both of these slip-joints were orders and are sold.
The first one has a mosaic damascus blade, front and rear antiqued bronze bolsters and antique tortoise shell scales.

The second one is mt first 2-bladed trapper. Twist damascus blades, mosaic damascus front and rear bolsters and fossil walrus ivory scales.

Thanks for looking,
Chuck
 
Both are very nice! I especially like the translucent look of the ivory scales on the trapper.
 
Love it. Different and unique, in its own kind of way, and beautiful. It's refreshing to see someone recreating the concept of traditional slipjoints.
 
The trapper is gorgeous! Are those blue anodized titanium liners?

abcdef said:
Very nice. Don't see too many with screws.
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If there is one suggested improvement, it would be to attempt to pin the scales and bolsters. To me the screws distract the overall look a bit.
 
Both are superb traditional folders with a special twist on each, which makes them unique one of a kind.
Mike
 
Thanks for the comments guys. I'm working up the nerve to pin one together. The advantage to screwing them together is I can adjust the tension of the spring to the clients request. If it is too strong I can unscrew the knife and adjust it. With a pinned together knife I would spend a whole day taking a knife apart and re-finishing it after putting it back together.
 
Beautiful.
I don't know that I'd like those any better with pins. I think they look great with those screws. I do think screws would look strange on some slipjoints, but I've seen many that I really liked. I do quite appreciate being able to easily take a knife a part at times.
 
Two really special knives Chuck. Two great patterns also and that wharnclif blade on the trapper is the icing on the cake!
Now where did I put that darn drool towel?
 
Your knives are always so crisp, clean and especially unique. I really enjoy seeing your slip joints though.
 
Great looking knives, Chuck. For what it's worth, I think the screws look fine. I have a Lone Wolf Loveless City Knife that is screwed together and I think that approach looks good if it is done well. Although I've enjoyed looking at your other knives over the years, it is great to see you doing some traditionals.
 
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