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Large Camp Knife w/ wild buckeye burl
Here's a large camp/utility knife I just finished. I've had this laying around for quite some time almost finished but could never decide what to do with the handle and guard. I decided to go guardless after many many drawings. I didn't really like the drawing either but in the end, I'm happy with how it turned out.
My wife says it looks kind of like a chef's knife.......I can see that. So I guess it could be a camp cook's knife. I wanted to finish it up so I could sell it. The funds will go for a special Christmas charity project. If you'd like to know more, please email me jdoyleknives AT gmail DOT com Specs: Hand forged from 1095 steel, clay quenched and etched 12" overall, 7 1/4" blade, .205" at the ricasso and full distal taper, just shy of 1 1/2" high at the ricasso from spine to edge Black G-10 collars with Bronze spacers Heavily rounded spine and ricasso for comfort Stabilized California Buckeye handle Bronze finial nut All comments welcome. Thanks for taking a look! __________________ John Doyle You have nothing to fear but fear itself...........and bears. |
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simply beautiful !! that's it !
__________________ R.Watson B.C. Canada |
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Your knives are very inspirational. I got into knife forging about six months ago for the purpose of exploring Hamon development after seeing it for the first time on these forums. I will be sharing the results of some of my first works in the coming weeks (if all goes well, lol). I must say I have found the whole knife making process to be quite humbling. I look forward to my pursuit of excellence in this craft and hope you have continued success in yours as well.
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your knives inspire me , too .Great knives!
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I always look forward to opening your threads John and seeing what you've blessed up with next!!!
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Nice proportions and details John. Nicely used grain in the buckeye, looks like split high end stone.
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ha ha ha lol you call that a knife? I call that a MASTERPIECE
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Very nice, I like everything about this one.
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Wow, JD, that's beautiful.
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A fine work of ART, love everything about it . love the flow of the handle . love the etching, You should be very proud of your work, as I'm sure you are.
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Thank you guys for all your kind words on this knife. It really means a lot to me that you took the time to post your comments.
Happy new year to all! __________________ John Doyle You have nothing to fear but fear itself...........and bears. |
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1095, art, blade, california, camp knife, chef's knife, chris, christmas, etching, forged, forging, guard, guardless, hamon, handle, john, knife, knife making, knives, making, project, quenched, steel, stone |
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