New Pocket Knife

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This years ST Judes Auction has been real an eye opener for me.  

If I hadn't been trying to learn Lin Rhea's Blacksmith knife and forging up 3 different versions...if I hadn't decided to add another knife which I thought was just a scrap forging exercise...if I hadn't taken a picture of it in between rain showers.  I would never have put that knife with it's Kydex blade cover in my pocket.  It hangs so free that I don't notice it walking, sitting down, etc.  I hardly ever wear one of my knives as I don't like the feel of a belt knife especially for everyday use.  But this knife has just replaced my clip folder that I always carry.  The Kydex sheath is cut so there is just a small space between the handle and sheath for a firm fit.  Now I can finally have one of my knives safely with me all the time.  How cool is that for a bladesmith!

Latest version of the auction knife...6 1/2" OAL of 1084 steel.  One more improvement needed...to figure out how to shape the curved handle so I can open my favorite beverage     tippit

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PS:
Once again many thanks to Lin for all his help.  I only finish ground the blade everything else was done traditional blacksmith style as Lin had suggested...tippit

[just_a_hunter]

That is very neat. Looks real handy.

Todd

[tomsm44]

Now that's just plain cool.

[D.Ellis]

That's a great idea.    

Darcy

[Bill Kissner]

Great idea Jeff! I like it!

[NittanyRider]

very cool!  do you have a picture of the knife in hand that you could post?

[TrackerNy]

Nice! Really like the idea and look.

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NittanyRider....

It has been getting a lot of use in the past couple of days...already starting to take on a patina.  I have a large hand.

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[NittanyRider]

perfect - thank you!

[jpsowers]

That is a brilliant way to make the tang into a clip - great knife.

[Caveman IL]

Neat.

[benny]

LooKs perfect to me

[The Gopher]

I LOVE this knife!

[Steve Nuckels]

I like it!

Tried one, unsuccessful!

You have inspired me to give it another try!

Steve
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