I guess Nessmuks are Traditional

Andrew Colglazier · Jan 8, 2008

This might get moved, but I thought folks would like it here, too. The Nessmuk is a classic, traditional American fixed blade.

One I just finished up. I'm completely amateur, and having fun learning.

This knife is made completely of reclaimed materials. The blade is forged (by me) from an old truck coil spring, probably 5160. The handles are mesquite burl from our property. The lanyard tube is from and old brake line. I quenched in oil and tempered in my oven. The heat treat took, the blade sharpens well and holds the edge. :thumbup:

Some pics -

The forged blade;

Shaping -

Finished -

Now to make a sheath! :thumbup:

Andy

kamagong · Jan 8, 2008

Good knife. That mesquite burl is gorgeous!

JD Mandrell · Jan 8, 2008

Great looking knife!

And I personally would definitely consider a Nessmuk to be at home in the "traditional" category!

But I might be biased.

Foilist · Jan 8, 2008

OUtstanding!:thumbup:

I've admired the nessmuk ever since I first read G.W. Sears several years ago. I still don't have one, but that's just a matter of time . . .

JAlexander · Jan 8, 2008

Great job, Andrew. What part of Texas are you in?

James

Andrew Colglazier · Jan 9, 2008

JAlexander said:
Great job, Andrew. What part of Texas are you in?

James

Hi James! I live close to Brownwood.

Andy

ilbruche · Jan 9, 2008

Great stuff Andy.

And Happy Birthday!!

Amos Iron Wolf · Jan 9, 2008

Yup! Quite traditional as I see it. Nice knife!

Andrew Colglazier · Jan 10, 2008

ilbruche said:
Great stuff Andy.

And Happy Birthday!!

Thank you, sir!! :thumbup:

Andy

bdws1975 · Jan 12, 2008

got my first nessie coming from il bruche pretty soon. Can't WAIT to get it.

Nice nessie andrew. It is becoming my favorite fixed pattern as of late.

take care,
Brett