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Title: BBM - For A Knife?
Post by: ber643 on July 02, 2008, 08:31:00 PM

Yep, my latest knife is something a little different - A Bamboo Backed Massaranduba handle, with a Brazillian Cherry end cap - to go along with one of my all wood bows. Couple of disclaimiers first - in the last two pics there is a jagged white line that is not on the knife/handle. I have no idea if it was just a wierd reflection of some kind, off the shine, or if maybe I got a dog hair on my lens (probably that because we have five dogs, and I was working the camera on the floor, as I usually do). The other is that, the Bazillian Cherry on the knife handle is much darker than the overlays and riser on my bow was/is, which were more reddish in color - different pices of wood. I liked the look though, so I proceeded with it.

Ok, the blade says it is another "Indian Ridge" (though it doesn't have their "logo") but it also has "Sheffield England" on it in the same place. Perhaps they got some of their blades or stock from there, or maybe it was before they started crafting their own - I don't know, but it is a fine blade, as most from Sheffield England are (IMO). The guard was a large, ugly one that looked like a poor foundry job but, after I filed it down a whole lot, I kinda liked it on this knife. I had a little trouble getting the knife in position for some pics, as this is one knife that evertime you lay it down it rolls over onto the back edge - LOL - like one of my dogs. I have news for it though, if it wants it's belly scratched - I ain't doin' it - not on that sharp blade! So, the little, round item seen in a couple of the pics (used to brace the knife) is just an old brass pill box (with a fawn on it) that I carry in my pocket at all times ("Time for my meds," you know   ;)   .) Hope you at least find the pics interesting to look at.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/0313/BBM001.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/0313/BBM002.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/0313/BBM003.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/0313/BBM004.jpg)

Title: Re: BBM - For A Knife?
Post by: ArcticArcher on July 02, 2008, 08:36:00 PM

Bernie,

You are becoming quite the knifemaker.  I am going to have to start toying with the different woods on a handle and hidden tang stuff.

Great job!!

Nick

Title: Re: BBM - For A Knife?
Post by: ber643 on July 02, 2008, 08:47:00 PM

Thank you, Nick, I appreciate that.

Title: Re: BBM - For A Knife?
Post by: owlbait on July 02, 2008, 09:35:00 PM

Bernie, does that bamboo joint work at all like a finger groove? I like the shape of that blade,looks like it could do a lot of my outdoor work for me!

Title: Re: BBM - For A Knife?
Post by: ber643 on July 02, 2008, 09:54:00 PM

It would for sure if there were more of them but they wouldn't be close enough together on Bamboo that's big enough, I'm thinking. However it does tend to fall between the ring and little fingers, and therefor aids in the grip like finger grooves would - at least for my hand.

Title: Re: BBM - For A Knife?
Post by: skullworks on July 03, 2008, 06:45:00 AM

Sweet job there Bernie! I like how you are thinking outside the box! I need to do more of that myself! Keep up the great work!

Title: Re: BBM - For A Knife?
Post by: ber643 on July 03, 2008, 07:42:00 AM

Thank you, sw, you are always so encouraging.

BTW, the size is 5 1/8" blade, 11 1/8' oa length. I hope to get a couple "in hand" pics posted today.

Title: Re: BBM - For A Knife?
Post by: ber643 on July 03, 2008, 04:49:00 PM

All righty then - here are the "in-hand" pics:

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/0313/BBM005.jpg)

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v689/ber643/0313/BBM006.jpg)

Title: Re: BBM - For A Knife?
Post by: KHALVERSON on July 03, 2008, 05:56:00 PM

looks dang good too me

Title: Re: BBM - For A Knife?
Post by: ber643 on July 03, 2008, 09:32:00 PM

Thank you Khalverson.