Knifemaking feedback - All appreciated!

[Janne]

Straight grained ( 'normal' birch) has been used for knife handles, kitchen stuff, axe handles and so on, for ages and ages.
Burls are very rare, curly Birch only grows in Karelia ( Finland and Russia) and has always been very exclusive.
A small patch exist in Sweden but is protected.

Straight grained birch wood is stronger than the curly version with bark inclusions, Masur birch.
The curly birch without the inclusions is supposed to be stronger than straight grained birch.

Yes, growing conditions make differently strong wood. Smaller year rings.

 

[ejtrent]

I didnt mean to imply Birch was soft - it isnt - was jus saying how domestics and non exotics are under utilised in knifemaking

 

[ejtrent]

I never got around to posting this pic, this is the handle shape, and how it nestles into that nook in your hand, it's what i like to call a coffin shape!

 

[ejtrent]

Handle scale offering aside from the original:

 

[Joe tahkahikew]

Thats a sure good knife.

 

[snappingturtle]

I never got around to posting this pic, this is the handle shape, and how it nestles into that nook in your hand, it's what i like to call a coffin shape!

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I did note that! not all box style handles have a cross section taper it's a nice refinement, and good not just for grip but a good way to index the blade in the dark.

 

[ejtrent]

Simple wenge and orange g10 made!

 

[ejtrent]

 

[snappingturtle]

Very nice EJ , very taken with the wenge and orange, such a nice contrast.

 

[ejtrent]

Very nice EJ , very taken with the wenge and orange, such a nice contrast.

That one happens to be for sale ;-)

 

[snappingturtle]

Thanks EJ its a hansom blade, but I like to make my own, though I am inspired by your use of a simple design.......maybe time to fire up the forge again!

 

[ejtrent]

Thanks EJ its a hansom blade, but I like to make my own, though I am inspired by your use of a simple design.......maybe time to fire up the forge again!

Do it!!

 

[Bionic]

That is yet another fine piece of work. Can I just ask, have you modified the design of the blade slightly? The spine looks to be straighter than on your previous incarnations although admittedly I’m on my phone so don’t have the best resolution to go on. Cracking piece of work either way

 

[ejtrent]

Hey bud!

It's still a slightly dropping point and based off the same blank I have made from the start so should be your phone haha!

 

[ejtrent]

Anyone for a 2mm convex?

 

[brecklander]

hello all
i purchased a Allen field knife from Elliott Trent ,
its a beautiful knife , a perfect size and very practical . and very well made .

 

[Mr Wolf]

Without trying one it would be unfair of me to convey any thoughts.
All i will say its good of you to apprichiate direct input from the forum