ZANAT

[ilknives]

ZANAT. Croatian (amongst others) for craft. Got a pulley wheel from Javan Dempsey (check out his Instagram) that I used for the bolsters and some linen laminate from Geoff Hague (same amazing work). Still unsure what machine the pulley comes from, marked “PAMPCO”, apparently aircraft pulley manufacturer, any help appreciated. It did take an amazing silky finish. I forged some 2mm ball bearings and 1095 with the rolling mill, for the blade. Titanium liners and spacer, detent folder. Stainless heat coloured hardware.

OAL 150mm 5.9 inches
F 87mm 3.43 inches
CE 61mm 2.46 inches
33g 1.15 ounce
BESS 160g
It wasn’t possible to test the core with my hardness tester, I could only use files and it is ‘knife hard’. Not yet available, thank you.

Thanks for Cs and Qs, Ig

 

[jfk1110]

Wow! That's awesome! Hell of job!!! Every part is eye catching!!! You have a style that is all your own and stands alone!!!! Wish I had the scratch, I'd take that in a second!!!

 

[ilknives]

Wow! That's awesome! Hell of job!!! Every part is eye catching!!! You have a style that is all your own and stands alone!!!! Wish I had the scratch, I'd take that in a second!!!

Thank you. I forgot to upload some detail about the spacer, sorry!

 

[Dawkind]

Another incredible creation….the materials, style, colors, fit, finish, etc, all exemplary.

 

[ilknives]

Thank you Dudley. I am not sure about deserving all that but I respect your seasoned opinion and your positive comments, it means a lot to me my friend. An inspiration.