MJDForge Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 That is epic!!!... You just like that word don't you? Matthew DempseyArchangel Bladesarchangel.knives@gmail.comIronworkCustom Knives https://www.facebook.com/archangel.blades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt venier Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Man! Now there's one MORE thing on my "Have to make" list!!! Hey Matt, any possibility of getting a super close up of the wrap for a fellow Matt? Matt There's no kissaki like an O-kissaki!http://www.venierdesign.com/Venier_Design_Inc./Welcome.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Erwin Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Man! Now there's one MORE thing on my "Have to make" list!!! I was thinking the same. =] Beau Erwin www.ErwinKnives.com Custom knives Bcarta Composites Stabilized Woods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Kettell Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Mat, The Fikes Jungle Honey is ever-inspiring, and you have made a great representation. Also there is much unique style that you have brought along yourself. I've seen some of Jimmy's home movies at Ashokan and he made some really impressive cuts with one. I have one in progress and hope it's half as nice as yours. ~Herb The few surviving Samurai survey the battlefield. Count the arms and legs and heads and then divide by five. TMBG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Maresch Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 Thanks for the kind words, fellas. It was fun to make, and I have some more rattan-wrapped plans for the future. Kurt, the handle is not really slim - like on a large hunting knife I´d say. And the structure of the wrapping helps getting a tight grip on it. Greg, I will try to get some pics of the drawings in a book which explain how it works ( it´s rather simple, to be honest). And of course I tested the blade before finishing it - I went to the local woods and cleaned the undergrowth a bit. Hell of a cutter, thats for sure. Herb, I can´t wait to see your take on the jungles sweets Again, thanks all! www.mareschmesser.de Knifemaker, Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Maresch Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 As promised, here is a picture of the "knots". You can see, it isn´t as complicated as one might think. In fact, it´s rather simple. Any questions remaining? Ask www.mareschmesser.de Knifemaker, Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg H. Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 As promised, here is a picture of the "knots". You can see, it isn´t as complicated as one might think.In fact, it´s rather simple. Any questions remaining? Ask Are those strips of rattan that run parallel to the blade just laying there - being held by the windings around the handle? - oh yea, what is the name of the book that is from? Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt venier Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Thanks Mat!!!!! I can definitely see one of these in my future! Matt There's no kissaki like an O-kissaki!http://www.venierdesign.com/Venier_Design_Inc./Welcome.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Panchenko Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Nice!! I really like the wrap. SERGEKNIVES.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonn Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi Matt! It is really a very good looking piece! Glad to see something from you. T6nu PS I have to say you are made some progress in design - not that your knives were not good, it is just better:)) Tõnu Arrak http://arrak-knives.edicypages.com/et Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Maresch Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Are those strips of rattan that run parallel to the blade just laying there - being held by the windings around the handle? - oh yea, what is the name of the book that is from? Hello Greg, you´re right, the additional strips on top and below are just held there by the windings. The book´s name I don´t recall, and I don´t own it. It´s about baskets and basketry, so not too much knife-related material in there. Tonu, thanks for your kind words. I hope all is fine with you, your family and your workshop! www.mareschmesser.de Knifemaker, Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg H. Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 <shrug> Don't matter if it's about basket weaving - I have even delved into the production of Naval Stores, in order to better under stand certain aspects in my quest for fire and steal making. Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adlai Stein Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 That is a killer looking blade. Looks to me like a Khyber blade. That aught to cut through some serious Jungle. Great work Mat. Adlai Klatu Baratta Necktie! Macabee Knives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B McKenzie Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 The elegance of simplicity. I love it, nice piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Wheeler Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 WOW... FANTASTIC! Definitely one of the nicest representations of this style I've seen. VERY well done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdsmith02115 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Brilliant!! Simply brilliant work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john marcus Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 first class all the way around !! infinite edge cutlery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJohnson Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Mat, I've had the pleasure of owning one of Jimmy's Jungle Honeys in my collection for several years, and while yours was inspired by it, your translation of it is simply amazing. Your take on the design is exceptional, as are the details and materials used. That bog oak (amazing material in it's own right) and rattan are a killer combination. And keeping true to the Fikes tradition, it cuts...very well! Gorgeous work, and whatever your doing, don't stop with the experimentation. Oh yeah, my first post although I've lurked for a couple of years, so hello everyone. Sometimes you just see something that inspires your own need to throw in your own two cents. Take care, John Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jipp Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 yeah that blade says pick me up and use me please.. very nice.. you did good. chris. i could complain but who would listen. chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDForge Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Oh yeah, my first post although I've lurked for a couple of years, so hello everyone. Sometimes you just see something that inspires your own need to throw in your own two cents. Take care, John Johnson Why have you hidden in the shadows? Matthew DempseyArchangel Bladesarchangel.knives@gmail.comIronworkCustom Knives https://www.facebook.com/archangel.blades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Maresch Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 Uh, you digged this one up again, thanks JJohnson, I am especially honoured by tuggin´you out from the Shadows of Lurk. Have a good time all of you! Mat www.mareschmesser.de Knifemaker, Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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