This was my first attempt at a stacked leather handle, and for a first attempt I think it turned out pretty well! I really enjoyed making this handle and I'm already itching to make another one. This knife is mine but keep an eye on the Available page for another one.
This knife is the one I carry almost daily. I wanted something small and sturdy that would fit comfortably in my pocket and this is what I ended up with. It's simple and easy and gets the job done. The pocket sheath has a second sleeve for a multi tool or pen, and I've even been thinking about a scandi ground version with a ferro rod. I'm planning on making these fairly regularly with a few variations.
One of my friends asked me to make him a knife that was sort of cowboy and sort of tactical. We went back and forth and this is what we came up with. The handle is contoured for a comfortable and secure grip in a variety of positions and the spine has serrations to help with traction and control. The "barbed wire" burlap micarta continues that cowboy theme and we added some orange liners to spiff it up a little.
The sheath on this one was a bit different than what I normally make. I wanted to make it ride low enough that the handle wasn't sticking into his side but not so low that it was uncomfortable to sit down with. I also wanted to make sure the knife would stay securely in the sheath but was easy to remove with gloves. So I did some looking around and gathered my ideas and sketched this one out. It was a little more sewing than normal but he won't be losing his knife!
The sheath on this one was a bit different than what I normally make. I wanted to make it ride low enough that the handle wasn't sticking into his side but not so low that it was uncomfortable to sit down with. I also wanted to make sure the knife would stay securely in the sheath but was easy to remove with gloves. So I did some looking around and gathered my ideas and sketched this one out. It was a little more sewing than normal but he won't be losing his knife!
I've been wanting to get into folders for a while but it's a little intimidating. This is the second slipjoint I've made and it really didn't come out too bad. I think I'm almost to where I could make one and put it up for sale without feeling like I'm trying to sell something pitiful. I'm hoping to make another one or two of these soon so watch the Available page!
These are a couple one off hunters that I made last year. I have yet to settle on a standard hunter pattern but I think the stag handled one is close. I also don't know if I'll end up having a standard hunter; I might just continue to make whatever I think would be good. Either way, any hunters that make probably be similar to these.
This knife is the same model as the model above that I made for a friend. It has ironwood handle scales with blue liners, and a slightly different shape and proportions. I think I've refined the design a little bit and will probably make it a regular model.