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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: B.Barker on January 15, 2020, 04:15:35 AM

Title: couple of knives
Post by: B.Barker on January 15, 2020, 04:15:35 AM
Been needing to make some knives made up for a while. Finally got a model made up for this years class on folders and a larger rib tickler. The big knife has a birds eye maple handle with pewter inlay and bolster. Now to get the others made and maybe an axe or two forged up.
(https://i.ibb.co/FW7M0Vt/DSCN3910.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Jdk4yQP)

(https://i.ibb.co/NF23Y07/DSCN3911.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3Tmshxk)

(https://i.ibb.co/c6mQWMC/DSCN3913.jpg) (https://ibb.co/v3tkNgQ)
Title: Re: couple of knives
Post by: Bob McBride on January 15, 2020, 04:25:04 AM
Those are awesome Brian. Did you sell either of the original folders or the one you made at the show?
Title: Re: couple of knives
Post by: B.Barker on January 15, 2020, 05:25:08 AM
No, they are not for sale. At least not at this time.
Title: Re: couple of knives
Post by: Mike Lyons on January 15, 2020, 05:38:17 AM
Those are nice.  What timeframe would a folding knife like that have been common?  I don’t know much about knives.
Title: Re: couple of knives
Post by: Greg Pennell on January 15, 2020, 06:47:54 AM
Brian, those folders of yours are sweet!  I’m going to try and take your class this year...I just gotta have some of those.

Greg
Title: Re: couple of knives
Post by: MuskratMike on January 15, 2020, 08:14:46 AM
Either one would make anyone proud to carry and own. Great job!
Title: Re: couple of knives
Post by: Tim Crosby on January 15, 2020, 04:22:22 PM
 Beauties B, the folder is over the top. What are the measurements on it?

  Thanks, Tim
Title: Re: couple of knives
Post by: John SMOthermon on January 15, 2020, 04:48:16 PM
Great looking knives
Title: Re: couple of knives
Post by: B.Barker on January 16, 2020, 03:59:43 AM
Mike the folder falls about the last quarter od the 18th century through the first quarter of the 19th century.

Tim I think the blade is about 2-3/4" or something like that.

Put some of Kibler's stain on the birds eye today. Rubbed some bone black into the wood after the stain and put a coat of sealer on it.
(https://i.ibb.co/s55bhhK/DSCN3916.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0BBmkkC)
Title: Re: couple of knives
Post by: David Rase on January 18, 2020, 06:39:47 PM
I got to handle Brian's "memory knife" while at the Alabama Kentucky Longrifle show.  I was very impressed with the weight, feel and balance of that knife.  It felt very light and maneuverable in the hand but still solid in the overall blade design.
David
Title: Re: couple of knives
Post by: bama on January 19, 2020, 07:00:15 PM
Beautiful work Brian. That folder is gorgeous.