Wood Drake Finished Up - Photos

[RyanW]

I received an order from a customer for one of my "Wood Drake" knives. This is one of my favorite designs, and gets a lot of use by me when I am back packing. I am a fan of the Nessmuk style for this type of outdoor use utility knife.

Specs:
Steel: 1/8" Aldo 1095 (W/Hamon)
OAL: 9"
Blade: 4" (Tip to Choil)
Handle: Cocobolo & Red Liners
Misc: Tapered Tang, Mosaic Pin, Thumb Jimping
Sheath: RH Leather

Would love to hear what you think!
... Ryan Weeks

 

[J. Doyle]

Nice work Ryan. Looks nice and clean. I like the tapered tang and the red liners and spacer compliment the wood nicely.

Keep 'em coming.

 

[JBS TOOLMAKER]

I think it's gorgeous. Sheath to.

 

[RyanW]

Thanks John and JBS I appreciate the comments! Hope the customer is happy with it.

 

[GrizzlyBear]

Awesome design, also really like the splitting of the wood with the liner material.

 

[griz1918]

Dito on what Grizzly Bear said. real nice

 

[J. Oeser]

Man, I really like the handle layout with the tapered tang and the angled g-10. Flows very nicely.

 

[BenR.T.]

Love the tapered tang, and multi piece handle. That looks like a lot of work.

 

[RyanW]

Thanks Grizzly's (both of you), Jared and Ben I really appreciate the comments. It was a little more work but I like how it separates the Slab O' Wood :thumbup: