jake cleland 721 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 This was commissioned by the manager of a deer estate for processing red deer. The references he gave me were 'Viking Knife' and the Tapio Wirkkala puukko, but the design took a lot of back and forth, as it needed a long, narrow blade as they are now required to go in through the pelvis for large portions of the cleaning. This is what I came up with in the end: 13.5cm blade, a little under 1/8th thick, in clay hardened 1095, with a mustard patina under a baked oil finish. Antique wrought iron bolster and pommel, mild steel pommel nut/bail, with a copper drawing ring. Fileworked copper spacers. Ring knot carved bog oak handle finished with linseed oil and wax. Tooled leather dangler style sheath. Let me know what you think... 9 Jake Cleland - Skye Knives www.knifemaker.co.uk "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." Albert Einstein Link to post Share on other sites
C Craft 207 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Jake I don't think I have saw one of your knives I didn't like and this is another great one!! C Craft Customs ~~~ With every custom knife I build I try to accomplish three things. I want that knife to look so good you just have to pick it up, feel so good in your hand you can't wait to try it, and once you use it, you never want to put it down ! If I capture those three factors in each knife I build, I am assured the knife will become a piece that is used and treasured by its owner! ~~~ C Craft Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Lester 404 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I love the weave pattern on the handle and the sheath. Outstanding work, as usual. Doug HELP...I'm a twenty year old trapped in the body of an old man!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Webster 115 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I really appreciate the blade finish. Looks like you have a nice hamon under the mustard and baked oil. Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Bostiga 6 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Another beauty. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites
Cal G 281 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Love it.....stunning ! Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 3,773 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 That'll do the job with class. Link to post Share on other sites
Bjorn Gylfason 598 Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 simply flawless Link to post Share on other sites
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