The first knife I started is finally complete.

Bob Ohlemann

Bob Ohlemann

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It seems like years but it was only about eight months ago when I started asking questions about the plans I had for my first knife. I posted a drawing, like so many others have done, and waited for everyone to tell me how brilliant my design was. I didn't get any major offers from the big companies to come design for them but, at least you guys didn't shred my design. I started on it in earnest...then, I started on it again after some major filework mistakes. Eventually, it got set aside with several other started but not completed blades while I went down to Johnny Stout's and learned how to actually finish a knife! He asked me if I had made any knives and I told him about my pile of incompletes. He said, "Finish them!" So, without further adieu, here's the first knife I started and about the fifth I finished.

Bob

IMG_3869-Edit by Ranger_Bob, on Flickr
 
Looks really good! Well designed (I don't care for the jimping or thumb depression, but I see a lot of people do them.) and looks like a comfortable user.
 
Man, That is superb!

I agree with Willie, if the spine just went forward to the clip without the dip and jimping it would be nicer....but what you have is still really nice.
 
wow! I agree with the others on the spine dip, jimping doesn't really bother me as long as it's done right, which it is in this case, but could do without the dip, but dang man, that really is a beaut! Beautiful job, Bob! :D It's incredible how fast you're skills are growing. Two :thumbup: s

-Paul
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I like that knife a lot. I don't find that the spine dip is particularly functional for me when I'm using a knife but I like the looks and it literally and figuratively lightens the blade a little.

I like your sheath too. Do you have any more photos of that sheath?
 
Beautiful!! This is inspirational, and I like it just the way it is, with the depression and jimping! Great job!!
 
Very nice. I actually think the dip and jimping is unique and gives the knife some visual interest. Of course it also helps that the overall finish is very nice.
 
Great job!

I’m guessing your mentioned “major filework mistakes” recently got carved away and jimped into a “design mod” that doesn’t sit well with some here. Minor thing overall and, more importantly, a good recovery I would say. Definitely better than giving up and tossing an otherwise healthy looking blade.

The old adage about Masters learning to cover their unavoidable mistakes has value still.

If this is your first started knife, please think long and hard about letting it out to run wild. You will likely miss the knife way more than what income it might bring you. I used my first for a few years, then retired it for good. I have lots of tools but only one of those…

Now go make some more!
 
Well done! The thumb depression works for me. Looking forward to your nexts.

Zieg
 
Bob,

The knife looks great, not even considering that it is your first one. Great job.

As mentioned, consider keeping it or gifting it to a close family member.
 
A lot to be proud of there Bob. Very well finished knife and your leather work is also excellent. The dip 'n' grip doesn't bother me. That is a personal preference issue. Some will like it and some won't. I like the look of jimping on some knives. Very nice package.
 
That looks great. I can't imagine how good they will be when you have a few more under your belt.
 
That's your first knife? I would've thought you've been making them for years. VERY well done, I'm in the not a fan of the dip and jimping just a curved spine to the clip would've been handsomer but personal preference. Either way excellent work Bob! Very impressive for a 50th knife let alone a first :thumbup:
 
Bob, whether that 'dip & jimp' is a cover up of filing gone astray, or just your original design intent, it looks pretty cool to me, makes the blade look like a modified Harpoon grind to me. Wonder why you didn't carry the jimping onto the forward part of the dip, it is very nicely done! Another party here interested in what the material is for the handle scales, I typically hate Mosaic pins, but those compliment the scales very nicely and look wonderful on that knife. You have a lot of talent my friend, the small peek we have seen of your knives all looked great to me--Good on ya!
 
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