New big sized 200 mm Leen folder

I stumbled upon this neat Leen folder without any markings on it.
I couldn't resist and it ended up in my collection. ;)

Pros:

- stylish folder with a nice fit and finish

- solid lock-up without any blade play

- grippy G10 handle with excellent ergonomics

- big dual thumb studs

- recessed pocket clip

- pretty backspacer

- skeletonized steel liners for weight reduction

Cons:

- right hand tip down carry only

Details:

Blade length: 3.46" (88 mm)

Blade steel: 9Cr18MoV Stainless Steel (58-60 HRC) 

Open length: 7.87" (200 mm)

Closed length: 4.4" (112 mm)

Weight: 4.23 oz  (120 g)

Handle: G-10 with drilled steel liners

Lock: liner lock

Carry: right hand tip down

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Shing Bush Baby in Coolibah Burr & Buffalo Horn

I just re-found these pictures from an old piece of work from 2009 that I had forgotten existed.

I think it was the first of this two part bolstered handles I made.

The knife blade is by Shing and the handle by myself in Coolibah Burr, Buffalo horn and some brass mosaic pins.

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New extra large knife at EXDUCT: HARNDS CK7006 Blazer

Harnds Blazer CK7006

(stock photos)

Blazer vs. Enlan EL01:

Details:

Blade length: 4.13" (105 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.157" (4 mm)

Blade steel: 9Cr18MoV Stainless Steel (HRC 58-60)

Open length: 9.64" (245 mm)

Closed length: 5.51" (140 mm)

Weight: 7.76 oz (220 g)

Handle: G10 with steel liners

Lock: liner lock with safety

Carry: right hand tip down only

Extra: Cordura case + gift box

You can also buy it at a reliable seller on Aliexpress:

***HERE*** (satin blade) 

***HERE*** (black blade)

You can buy it at Fasttech.com: ***HERE*** (satin blade)

                                                             ***HERE*** (black blade)

You can also buy the Blazer at Exduct: ***HERE***

Use the following coupon codes HERE to get a discount.

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Fallkniven F1 handled in Desert Ironwood

Not the best pictures - fading light yesterday and the wife left my better camera at a friends house.

This is a Fallkniven F1 I have fitted a custom handle to in lovely dark Desert Ironwood, almost black in places. A few swirls of lighter colours going on too.

Some mosaic pins, red liners and some nice curves finish it off.

I wasn't sure if I would like the mosaic pins because they do not have rotational symmetry (think that's the right term) but the design of them has grown on me and I think they work well with the simple handle. Quite bold in the design.

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Damascus blade, ready for a handle.

If I remember correctly, this damascus is the 3rd or maybe 4th pattern welded billet I forged. It's one of a few I welded up and left as bar stock to use at a later date.

After welding up the layers of striaght steel, each 'tooth' was made by cutting a wedge shape out on each side, alternating up the billet, then forging it flat again. It was an attempt from memory of how to make dogs tooth damascus. I don't know if it worked as dog tooth but it's got enough interest there.

The steel is 15n20 and CS70.

 

The handle is going to have a brass bolster, cocobolo handle, some mammoth ivory spacers and some other spacers!

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An old Sgian Dubh design i came across.

I randomly found this old doodle that I did years ago in a cooking book, presumably being used as a bookmark!

I did attempt to make it, very early on in my knife making journey but it turned out quite different. I think I was being very ambitious with what I could achieve at that time. I still like the design and think I will have to do it again, correctly this time.

I find the doodle quite interesting to see again..

The knife is quite obvious what it is, as is the knotwork in the middle. On the left is some filework doodling. I've not particularly done much filework but looking at that has piqued my interest again - I particularly like the one that is one up from the bottom.
The object at the top, I have no idea what it is or what it was intended for! It's obviously supposed to rotate with a stop block but for what purpose, I have no idea. I think it's going to bug me for a while trying to remember why I drew it!

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Coming soon: Harnds Viper CK6015

Harnds Viper CK6015

Details:

Blade length: 3.7" (93 mm)

Blade thickness: 0.126" (3.2 mm)

Blade steel: 9Cr18MoV Stainless Steel (HRC 58-60)

Open length: 8.3" (210 mm)

Closed length: 4.6" (117 mm)

Weight: 5.64 oz (160 g)

Handle: G10 with steel liners

Lock: liner lock

Carry: right hand tip down only

Extra: gift box

You can buy it at Fasttech.com: ***HERE***

You can also buy the Viper at Exduct: ***HERE***

Use the following coupon codes HERE to get a discount.

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