Some shots of my Brian Goode knife...

[Daniel Moore]

I took some new shots of my "Civilian" today. Check them out:

 

[Daniel Moore]

 

[Matt Shade]

Looks like you got a fingerprint or two on it after wiping it down
I've got several O1 knives, and they can sit for a long time after being wiped down with rem-oil and not show a bit of rust, even as humid as it gets here. If they do show rust/discoloration, its always a fingerprint that starts it.
Its most noticeable on a folder I carry fairly often. Its discolored pretty bad around the thumbstud and down the spine from opening and closing it. The rest of it isn't bad.
If I get it wiped down real well, it stores fine. Carrying in this weather will get to it pretty quick though if you won't stay after it :grumpy:

 

[Daniel Moore]

Yeah, I know I shouldn't get finger prints on it after wiping it down, but I have to remind myself that it's a knife, and it should be treated as a tool and not a piece of jewelery, so I can't bring myself to baby it that much.

 

[blgoode]

That spider shot gave me the willies!
Man, Thats still one of the best feeling handles I have made so far. Something about it was just ON. Knief looks liek it should buddy... like its been used

 

[Daniel Moore]

I've chopped through 2-3" branches, cut lots of cardboard/paper etc, rope, lots of thin overgrowth branches and various other things, and the knife still shaves and slices paper without tearing and there is not one chip or deep scratch on the knife. Maybe you have to take better care of it, but 01 is definitely worth it if you're looking for longevity in a knife.

 

[blgoode]

I have one that was used all weekend at Terrill Hoffmans camping weekend. Alot of the forum guys had there kids there too and this chopper was used alot. The only problem from it was some discoloration and a few small chips from chopping too close to the ground and hitting rocks! But they came out in no time. I was surprised how well 0-1 is working for the guys that use what I have made them.
0-1 is good tough stuff!

 

[Cougar Allen]

Moving to The Gallery ...

 

[Daniel Moore]

Thanks Cougar. I've been here for two years, soon I'll learn what forums to put things in.


Anyway, got some scans of it too. For the second time I've done a picture thread with this knife, I seem to forget to do full body shots in favor of focusing on pieces of it

And all of the specs you could ask for:

"Civilian" by Brian Goode, 2005
Overall Length: 10.25"
Blade Length (Excluding ricasso): 5"
Ricasso: 1/4"
Blade Width: 1 3/8"
Blade Thickness: Edit: 5/32", thanks Brian
Blade Geometry: Flat ground clip point with distal taper
Blade Material: Differentially tempered 01
Handle length: 5"
Handle Width: 1 3/16"
Handle Thickness: 1/4"
Scale material: Olive drab canvas micarta
Thong hole diameter: 1/4"
Thong hole material: Brass lined
Lanyard: Round nylon lace
Blade finish: Acid etched
Construction: Full tang attached to scales with epoxy and two loveless bolts, brass lining for thong hole epoxied

 

[blgoode]

That one was a nice one my friend! Its actually 5/32" stock. Here is a good shot showing the 2 different thicknesses

The green one is a companion and the natural micarta is another knife just like yours needle

 

[RogerP]

That's a very nice working knife that looks up to anything you might ask of it - including keeping you safe from gian spiders.

Roger

 

[Daniel Moore]

I hope it keeps me safe from giant spiders. I've already spent $250 on them, I just can't afford any more

 

[Dave Kelly]

I agree with RogerP and hopefully be able to handle one someday, when we move to Brians neck of the woods

 

[blgoode]

email me Dave - When and where are you moving? I need someone to bother with makers questions..he he!