A small knife called Albatross

Lorien

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I reckon this is the third of one of these small window handle knives I've made so far.

The first Albatross was kind of a lark, (no bird jokes intended). I never really meant to sell it, (it was meant as a proof of concept for a knife company that machine builds knives) but a fellow decided to take over ownership of it and who am I to say no.

He still has it and talks about it a lot, posts pictures as well. That kind of feedback is VERY INSPIRING for anyone who is a maker, so thank you RayseM RayseM for encouraging me to keep working with a knife pattern that is a huge pain in the ass to make by hand! Making this kind of knife is an enormous challenge and has provided me with many lessons. I am a better maker because of this knife design.

Check out the OG version HERE

Not much more to add, other than some photos- and a big thanks to you for stopping by to check out my work! Please feel free to comment or question.


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I reckon this is the third of one of these small window handle knives I've made so far.

The first Albatross was kind of a lark, (no bird jokes intended). I never really meant to sell it, (it was meant as a proof of concept for a knife company that machine builds knives) but a fellow decided to take over ownership of it and who am I to say no.

He still has it and talks about it a lot, posts pictures as well. That kind of feedback is VERY INSPIRING for anyone who is a maker, so thank you RayseM RayseM for encouraging me to keep working with a knife pattern that is a huge pain in the ass to make by hand! Making this kind of knife is an enormous challenge and has provided me with many lessons. I am a better maker because of this knife design.

Check out the OG version HERE

Not much more to add, other than some photos- and a big thanks to you for stopping by to check out my work! Please feel free to comment or question.


fyVV4Xe.jpg


0dzonfi.jpg


oe5aW3p.jpg


XKlp7Z5.jpg


wuQc7by.jpg


Ix8cZKB.jpg


ZA7PtXg.jpg


BcXjrEU.jpg
Absolutely gorgeous, Lorien. Cruwear and buffed burlap….excellent combo and your sheath looks amazing as always. 2 thumbs way up, sir !
 
I reckon this is the third of one of these small window handle knives I've made so far.

The first Albatross was kind of a lark, (no bird jokes intended). I never really meant to sell it, (it was meant as a proof of concept for a knife company that machine builds knives) but a fellow decided to take over ownership of it and who am I to say no.

He still has it and talks about it a lot, posts pictures as well. That kind of feedback is VERY INSPIRING for anyone who is a maker, so thank you RayseM RayseM for encouraging me to keep working with a knife pattern that is a huge pain in the ass to make by hand! Making this kind of knife is an enormous challenge and has provided me with many lessons. I am a better maker because of this knife design.

Check out the OG version HERE

Not much more to add, other than some photos- and a big thanks to you for stopping by to check out my work! Please feel free to comment or question.


fyVV4Xe.jpg


0dzonfi.jpg


oe5aW3p.jpg


XKlp7Z5.jpg


wuQc7by.jpg


Ix8cZKB.jpg


ZA7PtXg.jpg


BcXjrEU.jpg
Damn that's cool! I especially love that you used cruwear!
What is its approximate weight?
 
I just finished this up, and I'm so happy it's finally ready to send it to its new home overseas :)

The sheath has mounting point for a standard pocket clip, but Albatross was designed for neck carry, (hence the name lol).

The necklace is made from kevlar cord and the length is adjustable. The snaps are stainless steel, and are held to the sheath via brass screws for easy removal. It's made this way so that there's no way the necklace will strangle anyone, the snaps will break free. The thread wrap over the adjusting loops is a heavy waxed polyester thread which could be relied on in a pinch for a little extra cordage- suited for traps, or shelter etc. The loops are sewn up, so it will hold together if you need to rob the waxed thread for anything.


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Thanks for checking out my thread!
 
^ So awesome Lorien Lorien ! The coolest knife and sheath combo now has the coolest adjustable easy on & off necklace necklace system to complete he package. You achieved some serious magic on this one. 👏

Phil
 
^ So awesome Lorien Lorien ! The coolest knife and sheath combo now has the coolest adjustable easy on & off necklace necklace system to complete he package. You achieved some serious magic on this one. 👏

Phil
thanks Phil!

I definitely felt a little magic with this one- I do love it!
 
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