Somewhat "Moran-ish"

[Robert Dark]

In the July, 2006 issue of Blade Magazine, Buddy Thomason had a very informative article about a gentleman that bought a model M-11 from Mr. Moran some 35-40 years ago.

I kept going back to that issue and looking at that knife. I finally got around to making one similar. It is not exactly like Mr. Moran's (wasn't meant to be a copy), but has some of the same features.

Forged 1084
Brass Hardware
Maple Handle (The wood is from Mr. Moran's Estate Auction)
OAL - 9 3/4"
Blade Tip to Guard - 5"

Robert

 

[black mamba]

Very pretty. I love the brass against the dark maple.

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Beautiful! I like yours and Mr. Moran's style!

Steve
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IN GOD WE TRUST

 

[Ralph Merlino]

Beautiful, you did a great job.

 

[drf1]

not somewhat, very moran ish
great job

 

[Kevin Jones]

You really did a fine job on a nice rendition of the M-11.

That brass looks great with the dark maple.

 

[lwrhea]

You did him proud Robert. :thumbup: Lin

 

[coniferwoodsman]

Read the same- loved the knife- really love yours- BEAUTY!

 

[mostho]

Beautiful work man.

 

[Hmathews]

Looks good to me Robert! I always have liked brass and it really sets off the wood in that handle.

 

[Bruce Bump]

The brass does give it the custom knife "Moran" look. Back to our roots. Its a beautiful classic.

 

[S R Floyd]

Getting to see one of those in person, Id say you did a fine rendition.

Scott

 

[Robert Dark]

Thanks for the kind comments gang. Now the only decision I have to make is whether to put it up for sale or not. I like it, but I also like the ump-teen-dozen other knives that I have.

Thanks again,

Robert

 

[JParanee]

very nice

I always liked brass

 

[teacher]

Thanks for the kind comments gang. Now the only decision I have to make is whether to put it up for sale or not. I like it, but I also like the ump-teen-dozen other knives that I have.

Thanks again,

Robert

Well, I am glad you decided Robert!
Whoever gets the "Bill" will be a lucky fellow....... :thumbup:

Oh, I guess that is gonna be me.......

Another great one.... to say the very least.
F&F is superb, as usual.
Blade is the normal 150%.... R Dark perfection.
Wood from Bill Moran's shop....
Horse hide sheath is stunning.

It is hard for me to believe that they even could Robert, but they just get better and better......... :thumbup:

Thank you!!!!
Cp

 

[Dusty One]

She's a Beauty !

 

[Robert Dark]

Well, I am glad you decided Robert!
Whoever gets the "Bill" will be a lucky fellow....... :thumbup:

Oh, I guess that is gonna be me.......

Yup, you da man. I hope you enjoy it half as much as I enjoyed making it.

See you again soon,

Robert