Twisted Burl Hunter

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”Twisted Burl Hunter”

The name of the knife was inspired by the file work.

This is a mid-sized hunter (7”) that is stout for its size and ready for a hard working day. I do my own heat treating here in my shop and that allows me to be a fanatic about edge retention. This piece RC’s right at 58-59 and it has a distinct Hamon line to show where the hardened edge meets the springy back. It is partially mirror finished – especially along the hardened area. I put my very own “Twisted Ribbon” file work along the spine to give your forefinger a solid place to rest when you’re doing difficult work like caping.

I'm making a few more pieces available online because some of the shops in Aspen, Vail, etc. that are carrying my pieces aren't getting their normal tourist traffic this summer due to the economy. Their loss is your gain because (with their permission) I'm selling them for what the shops pay so I can move them. Note: I've posted this piece in a few locations online so the first "I'll take it" gets it. So if you're interested, don't wait. 

SPECS

OAL: 7”
Blade: 3” Flat Ground
Blade Steel: High Carbon 1095 differentially heat treated with Hamon
Handle: My own Concinna Burl from Australia (Stabilized by River Ridge)
Bolster: N/A
Pins: Brass
Sheath: : 6-7oz Premium tooling leather by maker; fully tooled in basket weave pattern with hot oil/wax finish

Hamon line

My "Twisted Ribbon" file work

Tapered Tang for balance

This Burl is amazing - the pic's do not do it justice!

This one comes with a great lanyard from Alexander's Outdoors

SOLD

International sales are very welcome but they must pay the exact shipping costs.

Paypal: paypal@jarrettknives.com
Thanks for taking a look.

Please check out my web site as well.

 

[jvan]

Is there any exposed metal inside the sheath?

Why do you sign your work in different ways? Just curious.

Thanks, it's beautiful.

 

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jvan -

Here's the scoop....LOL

The sheath with this knife is not lined so technically, there is exposed metal. I normally don't line the sheaths of knives that do not have "scratchable" bolsters - If that makes sense. IMO Even raw leather can scratch highly polished bolsters so that's when the lining comes in play. Regardless, the way I build my sheaths, the assembly and positioning of the clip actually prevents the inside of the clip from scratching the scales or the blade itself.

"Why do you sign your work in different ways? Just curious." Quote

At present, I do it one of two ways. I stamp my initials (WJ) and the year it was made (09) into the ricasso before heat treat. After heat treat I surface grind the tang and ricasso area to remove the scale. IF my initials "survive" the regrind then that's it for that knife. If they are ground away when making the tang perfectly flat, then I etch my name on the knife. I usually etch it on the spine if there is room ahead of the taper. I'm not a big fan of a billboard sized logo or name right on the blade. I want the owner to show off the knife, not my name.

I hope I answered your questions. Take care and God Bless.

 

[rwiggins]

I'll take it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Email sent

 

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Thanks Randy!

 

[nizrulesall]

I'm not a big fan of a billboard sized logo or name right on the blade. I want the owner to show off the knife, not my name.

Amen. I dont know how many knives that ive loved, and passed on due to huge makers marks on the blade.

Beautiful knife by the way, great file work i really dig it.. just waiting for you to post a bowie now.... wont be able to resist

 

[rwiggins]

The Twisted Burl arrived today, safe and sound and perfectly packaged. Thank you, Wayne for an absolutely stunning piece of art. The knife with its beautiful filework on the spine and the intricate stamping and line work on the sheath are perfect in form, fit and function according to my definition of what a hunter should be. I just wanted to let you know in public that I hold your knife making and leather working skills in highest regard.

I posted similar messages in each thread where the individual knife was featured. I did this, not out of any sense of speed, convenience or even as a shorcut, but to reiterate my highest respect for Wayne Jarrett's multiple skill areas. My desire was to stay on topic and reiterate my message.

I have very particular thoughts on knives and their sheaths. I believe that the sheath is as important as the knife itself, meaning that a sheath has to do more than provide a convenient carrying place for the knife. It must be both practical and good looking, reflecting care and attention to detail in both craftmanship and utility. It must be pleasing to the eye while also providing both a secure carry and also serve to protect to both the knife and the user. Wayne's sheaths look to have serious thought put into them - as much as the knife, itself. They appear to both the eye and feel to the hand to be designed together, as one. Their high degree of finish and fit guarantee a lifetime of service.

A knife must fulfill its destiny, its purpose and design. A hunting knife must, by definition, be able to handle a plethora of tasks important to a hunter. It must be able to humanely end the life of the animal, serve as an efficient skinner and serve as a capable, handy, all-around camp knife. It must have sufficient belly and thickness to slice, carve and cut skin and wood with a minimum of effort. It must retain an edge while being able to be resharpened in the field with modest effort.

Wayne's hunting knives embody my thoughts and feelings as to what a perfect hunter should be. They seem to have a spirit about them, a raison d'être. Without meaning to sound mystical, they are artistically beautiful and aesthetically pleasing while being fully functional and made for a lifetime of use. They appear to have been given a lot of thought into their design. They also fit the hand remarkably well. For example, my son and my daughter thought that the knives fit them perfectly although each of us have different hand sizes. The materials used in their construction are of the highest quality. In short, they are perfect and flawless.

I cannot speak highly enough about Wayne Jarrett and his work. He has a remarkable high work ethic and puts a lot of thought and energy into designing and producing what I feel is the perfect knives and sheaths. This is plainly evident in the photographs of his work and the actual items themselves. Wayne, I salute you! You have earned my respect and admiration and I will definitely be purchasing more knives from you.

 

[nizrulesall]

Wow great review of WJ's craftsmanship... im seriously looking forward to owning one of his someday. Looks like you got a great knife im envious

 

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Randy - Wow - I'm honored and humbled. Thanks again.

Niz - thanks for the kind words as well. We'll have to work harder on getting some of my steel in your hands soon my friend.