nessmuk

[Bernie Garland]

just thought i'd share some pics of a nessmuck i have just finished for the knife show in bristol on the 18th may run by mikes knives,which i will be attending
the nessmuk comes in at 9and 5/8 inches long 1and 3/4 inches wide and 1/8 thick,nice 1/2 inch deep scandi grinds giving the knife real strength and a hair popping edge,the handles are in keeping with the knife and are of samba stag with palm and pummel swell and held on with epoxy resin and 3x6mm mosaic pins made by custom pinmaker and firefigher patrick from the usa,

thanks for looking
bernie

 

[SimonM]

That looks very nice Bernie - how long did it take to make?

 

[Bernie Garland]

hi simon
made the knife and sheath yesterday i make the sheath when the knife is being heat treated.

bernie

 

[wozbo]

great knife bernie, the more i see of the nesmuks the more i like them.

 

[jojo]

I really like your take on the Nessmuk, Bernie. I am rather fond of this type of knife, I must say. Beautifully made, well done :You_Rock_

 

[Bernie Garland]

just me Joel, but i like a bit more of curved shape to them, ideal for skinning the buffaloes,moose, elk like they were meant for, not many round here though but i like the shape.

bernie

 

[myheadsashed]

One day ogling pictures of Bernies knives is going to cost me alot of money.
Very nice Bernie.

 

[SOAR]

Love the blade shape Bernie, The scales go well, most of all I like your signature design on the blade, looks very posh.

Simon.

 

[scanker]

I like the blade shape - good to see a bold take on the Nessmuk. Looks a good user and reminds me of an Ulu blade.

 

[Bernie Garland]

thanks for the kind comments, its very well balanced and will make an excellent user if you like that style of knife.

bernie

 

[Big Mark]

A real hot knife Bernie. I really like it. What is the handle made of?

 

[Bernie Garland]

A real hot knife Bernie. I really like it. What is the handle made of?

hi timbo
the scales are in keeping with the knife,sambar stag horn.

bernie

 

[maddave]

Great knife Bernie, your craftsmanship speaks for itself

 

[Bernie Garland]

Great knife Bernie, your craftsmanship speaks for itself

many thanks dave

bernie

 

[stuart m]

Are the scales meant to be different thicknesses Bernie... Is it a trick of the camera?

 

[John Fenna]

Are the scales meant to be different thicknesses Bernie... Is it a trick of the camera?

This brings up a point I have been meaning to ask for a while - why are most knife handles symetrical, when, from simple observation, it is evident that a persons grip is not?
I often make asymetrical handles, with a dip for the thumb and more "meat" on the palm side of the handle for instance, and find this more comfortable than a purely symetrical grip.
Any thoughts?

The Nessy looks great - even thoughj I have no Elk to skin at the moment!

 

[vambo]

another great knife bernie nearly as nice as my yellow handled little whittler

 

[bigjackbrass]

This brings up a point I have been meaning to ask for a while - why are most knife handles symetrical, when, from simple observation, it is evident that a persons grip is not?

Might it be to make the knife equally suitable for left- or right-handers without a custom build?

 

[John Fenna]

Fair point!

 

[jojo]

As we are creatures of habits, would someone actually buy a right handed, or left handed for that matter, knife? Or would there be resistance to them?? and no sale for the poor(the proper synonymous word for) knife maker??