WIP of Sheffield inspired 3 thick Sportsman's knife - Ken Erickson

I'm not sure I envy him being forced to choose this one. There is no wrong answer............ This will be spectacular no matter what the "ultimate" choice is.

BTW - Happy New Year

Syn
 
shrapne1 said:
Mr erickson, any more pictures or info?
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Finally Received the gold lip pearl:eek:
Here is a group picture of the possible choices Ed has to choose from. The ivory is outstanding also along with the pearls.

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Top Row,first pair on left.Those rays are awesome.

Stan
 
A couple of those pieces of ivory are exceptional. I would be hard pressed not to go there:D
 
ken erickson said:
Finally Received the gold lip pearl:eek:
Here is a group picture of the possible choices Ed has to choose from. The ivory is outstanding also along with the pearls.
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I'll say! Wowzer.

... I think I know what I'd choose solely on personal preference, ie, not necessarily the most fitting for this particular knife.

(Ivory. But then, which set?!)

I'm mostly just glad I don't have to decide(!).

~ P.
 
The swirling grain on the bottom right ivory is beautiful. That's the way to go!
 
I have no eye for seeing what ivory will transform into once polished, but I love the stuff and would love to see it come to be. Go ivory!
 
I see why Charlie had the signature he carried for a long time Ken. Also the time expended seems enormous.

"Shades of Sheffield"
 
Sorry for the delay in this thread.
A few weeks ago I got the go-ahead from Ed to cover the knife in ivory. Great choice Ed! Here are a few progress pictures of that work. The ivory has some really nice feature lines/colors, already a nice yellow age appearance. My camera is not able to pick these attributes up as the ivory is very rough ground at this point.
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The next step will be choosing/installing the shield. Then the real time consuming part starts, finishing out the (7) hindged implements and (2)slide out. :eek:
 
Oh, and did I mention inletting the already thin ivory scales for the lancet and tweezers was a joy? :eek:;)
My respect for the Sheffield and early American cutlers grows once again.
 
That is incredible Ken! It's going to be the world's finest Swiss Army knife when it's done.
 
I get chills just looking at those lines, the years of acquired skill involved, its sublime beauty. It may cause a few brief negative states during the process but the sense of accomplishment when if comes to fruition must be nothing short of overwhelming joy.
 
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