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P. McKinley

P. McKinley

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I've been pretty busy lately having completed several custom pieces over the winter and spring, and now just finishing up this latest batch. These five pieces were built to have on hand in my shop during the busy tourist season here. This makes an even dozen in my case.

Please give me your thoughts,

-Peter

p.s. I'm using a new photos hosting site and I seem to be having issues with photo sizing. I'll try to clear it up.

Flow(a Csíkszentmihályi reference)
Blade: 7 ¾” x 3/16” 1075 high carbon steel, raised clip with false edge, flat ground bevels hand sanded to 600 grit then etched and polished to reveal a prominent hamon.

Handle: Deeply contoured Pommel Bubinga with Gabon liners, carbon fiber pins and lanyard tube. The leather lanyard has a bead of the same handle materials. This handle has a Tung Oil and buffed Carnauba wax finish.

Sheath: 6/7 oz veg tanned leather, fully lined, open spine, with Bubinga inlay and hand-turned Ebony stud. The leather has a buffed Mink Oil finish.

## more photos coming soon!






















Rosewood Nessmuk
Blade: 4 ¾” x 5/32” of 1084 high carbon steel, flat ground and hand sanded to 600 grit.

Handle: East Indian Rosewood and Moose antler bolsters with copper pins and lanyard tube. The leather lanyard has a bead of the same handle materials.

Sheath: 6/7 oz. veg tanned leather with Moose antler conch.










Oak and Antler Hunter
Blade: 41/2” x 5/32” of 1084 high carbon steel, flat ground and hand sanded to 600 grit. The swedge is left unsharpened.

Handle: Figured Red Oak and Moose antler bolsters with peened copper pins and lanyard tube. The leather lanyard has a bead of the same handle materials.

Sheath: 6/7 oz. veg tanned leather with Moose antler conch.







 
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continued....(still with sizing issues)

Friend of Jack
Blade: 4” x 5/32” of 1084 high carbon steel, flat ground and hand sanded to 600 grit.

Handle: Red G10 with black G10 liners and carbon fiber pins.

Sheath: 6/7 oz veg tanned leather with full leather lining.









Evergreen
Blade: 4” x 5/32” of 1084 high carbon steel, flat ground and hand sanded to 600 grit.

Handle: Green Micarta with white G10 liners and carbon fiber pins.

Sheath: 6/7 oz veg tanned leather with full leather lining.










 
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great to see some PM work- really dig the oak one
 
i love the first one. the sheaths are gorgeous ! what type/brand of leather do you use ?
 
Thank you folks.

John - All of these above are 6/7oz utility grade skirt in russet color from Wickett & Craig. I use either this weight or 7/8 oz, always from W&C. I use Feibring's brown dye, or vinegaroon for black. I also use the split(1/2/3 oz) to make welts thicker and occasionally for lining.

-Peter
 
All are superb, but top three are over the top. I am a huge fan of peened pins, so the third one really jumps out. Nice leather work on all sheaths as well.
 
I do believe that's the first Nessmuk I've ever liked. Was not a fan of the blade shape until I saw that one. Looks like it's destined for the forest.

Beautiful work!
 
Some amazing craftsmanship ... the shapes of the blades and how the handles flow to fit each one with beautiful handle materials ... and love the detailed work even on the sheaths!!!
 
I like the Nessmuk, looks almost like it had a Hudson Bay look or Buffalo Skinner.
 
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