Sumpthin' different - or "What's Karl thinkin'?"

[Karl B. Andersen]

Just having some fun and tryin' new stuff.
I have always had an interest in being able to create as many varied types of knives and styles as I can.
This has yet to get the marine epoxy finish, but the day is almost done and I had some time.
The blade was forged down from 1" thick 5160 stock, done in the "Brut de Forge" method and cord wrapped over Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.
Will get a cross draw sheath with a groovy little concho.
It'll be on my table at the Ohio Classic in 2 weeks.
Now, don't make fun of me.

 

[Lorien]

I like that a lot Karl.

 

[John White]

Me, too.

John

 

[Jos]

As much as I like your other knives, this one doesn't do it for me.

Nothing wrong with trying something new now en then!:thumbup:

Kind regards,

Jos

 

[Paul Savage]

Karl , It looks good and even more it looks functional. I think your making a good move by making it cross draw. so in sumation, ME LIKES IT! Paul

 

[JParanee]

I like it

would like to also see the sheath show please post it

 

[T.K.C.]

I like your other work. I don't much care for this one.

 

[stabber]

Very nice Karl!!:thumbup:

 

[Habber]

I like it.I especially like the snakeskin under the wrap.

 

[ryan9977]

i love it when makers go outside the box....very cool karl....hope to see more in the future....ryan:thumbup:

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Very nice.

 

[John Frankl]

Sweet. You can't please everyone, but you only need to please the one person who buys it

 

[xaman]

Hey Karl, that looks like a great design. I love the idea of the forged guard, and would love to handle this one to see how it feels. I hope you keep playing with this design, I think you might be on to something

 

[canineforge]

Slap on a wood handle and I would vote for it.

Working outside the box is good. I'll bet you don't come home from Ohio with it. :thumbup:

- Joe

 

[Kevin Jones]

Different in a very good way.
Good to see you branching out.
The handle treatment adds tremendous to this piece IMO.
See you at the show.

 

[Dawkind]

I'd take one wrapped over 'rayskin with a nice hamon.

 

[Dusty One]

Variety is the spice of life as they say...
Nice work. I like it....

 

[2knife]

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[Karl B. Andersen]

A true horror of multiculturalism! it peels the varnish off of my mac-n-cheese.

And Not a take down, Karl? What are we doing here..

And the accolades coming in throngs, some people will pander to anything.

Seriously, ..what is it?

David

I don't know for sure, but it's got three brothers now!