Walnut and Teak Nessies

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These are the full sized ones from the OH skinners. That means the blade is 0.090" thick, the blade is 5" long and the OAL is 9". One is teak, and completes the set in Teak (Full sized Nessy, Small Nessy, and Adirondak Patch). The wallnut set is just the two Nessies. I'm having fun making these sets. The Nessies all have my mosaic pins. I'm going to stop making my own Mosaic pins. Its an infuriating process really. I've Gotten the glue to flow between the tubes, but can't seem to get it to flow down inside the small inner tubes. Dangit all to snot. And it adds 3-4 days to the knifemaking process while I wait for glue to cure (again and again).
 

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Beautiful stuff, Andy! Cool blade style, the Nessie. Seems like it would take a beating and be useful for a lot of chores. And those handle and pins are beautiful, if infuriating!

Chris
 
Thanks Chris. The larger ones have not been finished yet. I've got to grind a convex edge onto the blades, then do a matt rub on them. They'll look sporting for sure when I'm done.

Andy
 
Andy...

Nice work bro...once I get a breather I plan on making a couple more nessy's...If I ever get a breather!
 
Be sure to add the pics to the Nessmuk Knife thread.

We are collecting as many pics as we can of the various interpretations of Nessmuks knife that are currently being made:thumbup:
 
I think you'd like these designs HD. The blades are nice and thin. Convexing a 90 mil blade makes for a wicked cutter, and that 50 mil stuff is even worse.
 
Is the walnut the two on the right? Man, those are beautiful. I like teak, too, though--both are beautiful, and the shape is just so cool. Do you use a bench grinder on these, or a belt sander or ? Once again, very well done.

Chris
 
Hey Andy, Those are some nice looking knives, my favorite is the nessie on the far right. You do great work.
 
All great questions lads. The order of the knives in the pic is such:

Teak handled Nessmuck -- full size
Teak handled Adirondak Patch --
Teak handled Mini Nessy
Wallnut handled Nessmuck
Wallnut Mini Nessy

The Wallnut was culled from the farm in Mississippi. The two pieces are night and day different.

The teak is quarter sawn, teak behaves much like white oak when its quarter sawn, so you can see rays perp to the grain. VERY pretty.

Edited to add: The Walnut set is going to Steve to help raise funds for Ram. Once the sheaths are done, of course.
 
aproy1101 said:
Edited to add: The Walnut set is going to Steve to help raise funds for Ram. Once the sheaths are done, of course.
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Man, just what I was hoping to hear! Ram Raffle, here I come. These beauties are worth the cost of a couple tickets alone!

Chris
 
Wow. Thanks Chris. I can't imagine someone choosing my knives over a khuk or a sword, but I REALLY appreciate that.
 
What can I say? These knives rock, Andy. Just beautifully made, and they look tough. Nessies are cool, and it's really cool to see some made by a friend, and made so well. You make beautiful knives, Andy. It's really cool that you're using your talent and these amazing pieces to help put the son of a Kami through Medical School, too. Couldn't think of any more fitting philanthropy. I love this place.

Once again, amazing work, Andy.

Chris
 
Well, its hard being a Catholic, you know. I've actually profited by trying to help Ram, having won once, I mean. I'm not in a position to give enough to buy off the guilt, so I'll donate knives instead. Maybe Steve can do something with these. Its up to him, and he is the generous one.
 
Hey, it's a great thing for everybody involved. A little redistribution of khuks among friends, a common bond between some great folks, and a truly beneficial thing for somebody in need. I say again, I love this place. And thank you so much to Steve, Andy, and everyone else who helps out.

Chris
 
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