James Popham
03-02-2009, 13:12
Here's some little neck knives i've made whilst experimenting to find a rustic look that i like. All 3 are sandvik stainless blades, i think made by Brusletto - but i've had these ones a while without doing anything to them so memory may be at fault!
Blade length for all 3 is 6.5cm.
All the wood used was felled and collected by myself and has been seasoned for at least 2 years - some of it 4. The blades have been epoxied and in at least 1 (but can't remember which!) rubber filling has been used to ensure no movement.
These neck knives are intended for light general camp duties and a bit of carving - they're tough, but i doubt they'd survive battoning!! :yikes:
1st up is the longest of the lot at 18.5cm tip to tail - 12cm handle is 2 year seasoned Elder with bark left on, Ash bolster and some well waxed black linen thread wipping/binding just beneath.Sheath is approx 1.5mm Veg tanned Kipp side, with attatchments for neck carry. Tan finish.
http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/jpopham/Rustic.jpghttp://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/jpopham/My%20Knives/Rustic2.jpg
GONE
Lastly my favorite. 17cm, Ash bolster, brass lanyard tubing and leather toggle and silver charms - lovely grain pattern on the bolster.Nice feel in the hand. Sheath in a tan colour.
http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/jpopham/Rustic5.jpg
£37 delivered for this as i like it more. :D £35
Over 18's only please.
Blade length for all 3 is 6.5cm.
All the wood used was felled and collected by myself and has been seasoned for at least 2 years - some of it 4. The blades have been epoxied and in at least 1 (but can't remember which!) rubber filling has been used to ensure no movement.
These neck knives are intended for light general camp duties and a bit of carving - they're tough, but i doubt they'd survive battoning!! :yikes:
1st up is the longest of the lot at 18.5cm tip to tail - 12cm handle is 2 year seasoned Elder with bark left on, Ash bolster and some well waxed black linen thread wipping/binding just beneath.Sheath is approx 1.5mm Veg tanned Kipp side, with attatchments for neck carry. Tan finish.
http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/jpopham/Rustic.jpghttp://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/jpopham/My%20Knives/Rustic2.jpg
GONE
Lastly my favorite. 17cm, Ash bolster, brass lanyard tubing and leather toggle and silver charms - lovely grain pattern on the bolster.Nice feel in the hand. Sheath in a tan colour.
http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/jpopham/Rustic5.jpg
£37 delivered for this as i like it more. :D £35
Over 18's only please.