leuku in antler and birch

[Siberianfury]

this is a leuku i made for a Customer to match a puukko i made for him some time ago.
as usual its made using a high carbon lauri blade, but i have added reindeer antler to the curly birch handle.
the tang is seccured on to the butt of the knife to add extra strength.

i hope you guys like it

 

[Robbi]

yes, very nice indeed

 

[PaulSanderson]

thats stunning that is...thanks for sharing!

 

[milius2]

The sheath is awesome! I love it. Leuku is great too. Hope your custumer is happy

 

[BarryG]

Nice work!

 

[Gailainne]

That really is a stunning package, the handle length looks a lot longer than the shop bought ones, btw how long is the blade? and that sheath just fits, really nice workmanship. I'm sure the new owner is a happy man, woman

 

[Everything Mac]

Very nice indeed!

 

[Hedgehog]

Cracking stuff Josh, very nicely proportioned & stylish too. Looks like a very capable work horse.

I've not tried the Lauri 'hiking' blades before (I assume that's what it is?), you've inspired me to get one sometime.

 

[MSkiba]

ooo your nearing 1000 posts *rubs hands and awaits a competition for a leuku*

 

[John Fenna]

That looks a cracker!
When you say the tang is secured at the butt do you mean peened back over a washer to rivet it on or something else?
What drill bit do you use to make the hole for the tang - I have yet to find a drillbit thin and long enough for easy use - or do you burn out the hole?
I bet your client is well pleased with both knives

 

[dwardo]

Very nice, the sheath is great too.
Another question for you, are the bigger Leuku a different temper from the smaller blades? The reason i ask is with such a high grind, big blade and heavy work does the edge not need constant attention and sharpening?

 

[WeThePeoplexfbm]

^^ great knife there ^^ love it

 

[Wilderbeast]

nice work!

 

[luckylee]

Thats the best one you have made to date josh, you are definatly getting better mate.

 

[jollo74]

Hi Josh,
I really like the look of the antler and birch !

However, I've noticed that you fitted your last knives with a leather bolster.

To me, a bolster has the function of protecting and stabilising/fixing the handle. It's also easier to keep the knife clean/hygienic when used for food prep. Therefore, they are normally made from tough material such as metal or sometimes antler or horn.

So - what's the rationale behind the having a bolster made of leather .

Cheers
Jörg

 

[KELindblad]

Looks like a great user, I like the handle shape alot!

Cheers,
Karl-Erik

 

[Siberianfury]

Hi Josh,
I really like the look of the antler and birch !

However, I've noticed that you fitted your last knives with a leather bolster.

To me, a bolster has the function of protecting and stabilising/fixing the handle. It's also easier to keep the knife clean/hygienic when used for food prep. Therefore, they are normally made from tough material such as metal or sometimes antler or horn.

So - what's the rationale behind the having a bolster made of leather .

Cheers
Jörg

essentially the leather bolster is there to absorb shock and lengthen the life of the antler which has the same purpose as the birch, also looks a bit tidyer

 

[jollo74]

Thanks for the reply Josh !
I understand that the leather helps protecting the antler but I'm not quite sure how it could effecively absorb shock?

Anyhow, thanks for sharing your work.

Cheers
Jörg

 

[Everything Mac]

shock absorbing knife?

rofl.

 

[Siberianfury]

Thanks for the reply Josh !
I understand that the leather helps protecting the antler but I'm not quite sure how it could effecively absorb shock?

Anyhow, thanks for sharing your work.

Cheers
Jörg

any flex from the blade the leather will provide a slight ammount of "give" preventing the antler cracking