stuff I've made over the last few months

Kumdo

Kumdo

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It's been a while since I posted anything here, so I thought I'd show some pics of my latest work.

As always, input is appreciated, as is constructive criticism...

zanshinblack1.jpg


fightbow7.jpg


fightbow6.jpg


tritonnew4.jpg


Wendigohandle.jpg


jap3.jpg


blesbok1.jpg


icthus1.jpg


Thanks for looking... and waiting for them to load. ;)

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WOW nice stuff.

My favourite is........the first one, it is elegent and simple. Something I appreciate
 
Nice variety, John! I'm liking that Persian/Med-looking bowie best. Tell me more.

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Also, good examples of using available outdoor lighting for clean photos. Crisp. Nice website. I saw many I liked!

Coop
 
Forgive my ignorance of correct terminology. The two cord-wrapped knives, I really like the looks of those two, more than most others of that general cord-wrapped handle Asian style. What sets them apart is the way the blade is wider ("deeper"?) than the handle. To my eye, it throws a bit of a Bowie look into a more traditional Asian style. Very nice.
 
Looks like you have been working hard, Kumdo. Good stuff! Congratulations. :)
 
Thanks guys. I appreciate the encouraging words.

Coop, that fighter bowie is called "Wendigo". Specs are 10" blade, 16" total, flat grind, differential HT. 1/4" 5160. That first one has ironwood and G10 handles. The pins are my version of minimalist mosaic pins. :)

Thanks for the compliments on my pictures too. That means a lot coming from you. I look at my pix and can only see how bad they are... but I'm learning every time I shoot.

Ritt, that model is call Zanshin. It's a very loose interpretation of Japanese style. I'm glad you noted the blade width to handle size; that was something I wanted to address with that knife.

Thanks again, peeps!
 
Top of the line, probably WAY too expensive for me, but they all look in the same category as all the other top knifemakers (vault knives). I especially like to first one! Damn, why isn't my name Bill Gates (just the name, and his money, the rest he can keep)
 
I like all of them, but I especially like the blade shape of the second knife. Good looking knives!!
 
Thanks again, guys!

Saint O' Killers: yes it's available. Drop me an email. I'll give you a good deal...
 
Yeh, I'm in agreement with the others...
...especially on that second one.

Definitely my favorite of the group (which are all nice). That's some kind of super-sexy re-curve you got going on there. ;)

And I dig the ironwood/G-10 combo...very nicely done!


BTW- The one with the horn handle (antelope?) is pretty cool as well. :)


Dennis Greenbaum

Yeah Baby! :cool:
 
Wow !! Outstanding execution. Talk about a departure from the ordinary ! I always wonder about the confort of those sharply facetted lines, but I have to admit, they look amazing. My favourite is the big Persian-styled piece.

The closeup of the handle isn't any one of the knives pictured... Any chance of seeing that one ? Jason.
 
All great looking but I'm with Coop and Dennis on #2. Nice complete package. I'll have to look you up when I take my "Knife Hunting" motorcycle trip to Prescott and other Arizona points of sharpness. kevin, Tucson
 
Jason Cutter said:
Wow !! Outstanding execution. Talk about a departure from the ordinary ! I always wonder about the confort of those sharply facetted lines, but I have to admit, they look amazing. My favourite is the big Persian-styled piece.

The closeup of the handle isn't any one of the knives pictured... Any chance of seeing that one ? Jason.
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Wendigosheath.jpg


It's the same model as the other big fighter (Wendigo).

Thanks again everyone for the compliments. It's especially nice to hear compliments from such talented makers. :)
 
Ritt said:
Forgive my ignorance of correct terminology. The two cord-wrapped knives, I really like the looks of those two, more than most others of that general cord-wrapped handle Asian style. What sets them apart is the way the blade is wider ("deeper"?) than the handle. To my eye, it throws a bit of a Bowie look into a more traditional Asian style. Very nice.
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I agree with Ritt. They are very unique. and oh so beautiful!

Mark T.
 
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