Ken Erickson Knives: A Retrospective

[ISKski]

Ken, I love this knife, I carry it everyday.

 

[ken erickson]

Thanks! Have to tell you, you made my day!

 

[ken erickson]

English Jack taking shape! This knife is 440V

 

[wagglebee]

There's nothing like a good English jack. What are the scales going to be?

 

[ken erickson]

There's nothing like a good English jack. What are the scales going to be?

Rob,
Going with my jigged bone. Not sure of the shield yet.

 

[Will Power]

Fantastic blade that fills the handle, just as it should be! Barehead??

Thanks, Will

 

[ken erickson]

Fantastic blade that fills the handle, just as it should be! Barehead??

Thanks, Will

Here is a picture of the Remington I am basing this knife on. I will be staying pretty true to form.

 

[Will Power]

What a wonderful knife to pay homage to. Top bolster has very interesting detailing.

 

[ken erickson]

What a wonderful knife to pay homage to. Top bolster has very interesting detailing.

I agree, this Remington is a very special knife. A big thanks to a BF member here who has graciously lent me the knife, . I plan on doing my best to replicate the bolster treatment.

 

[FLymon]

Is that a scanner effect, or is the cap really flat-faced like it appears in the picture?

Looks like you are right on the money on the blade profiles. Looks sharp!

 

[wagglebee]

Ken, that Remington is about as classic as it gets, I have no doubt that your's will be every bit as enviable.

 

[puukkoman]

I think Ken mentioned it earlier, but the cap bolsters are indeed flat.
Looking great so far, sir! Can't wait to see how this one takes shape!! What a great idea for a piece, and an excellent choice to which to pay homage. :thumbup:

 

[J. Oeser]

I can't wait to see the bolsters. If anyone can pul it off it's you, Ken. Really nice!

 

[ken erickson]

Thanks for the questions and comments guys! I did have a chance to mill the bolsters/frames and happy to report that the overall thickness is within .005 of the Remington! .005 undersize no less . I still have much finish work yet on the bolsters to refine the file work etc, but happy with the results. The bone is in the vacuum jar, swedges are roughed in, all in all it is starting to resemble a knife.

 

[Gevonovich]

Its spectacular so far!!! I can't wait to see this come to fruition

 

[knarfeng]

English Jack taking shape! This knife is 440V

Shaping up to be a beauty, Ken. Going to be a feast for the eyes, for sure. Rare shape. Rare craftsmanship. Rare steel. I'm certain it will be out of the park.

If I understand it aright, S60V is getting to be a rare beastie. I don't see it listed in the regular Crucible product line and I've heard that they they've dropped it. I've heard a lot of outstanding comments about its edge holding ability.

happy to report that the overall thickness is within .005 of the Remington!

in other words, "dead nuts". The official term for ultimately tight tolerance.

 

[Blues]

Looking great, Ken. One of the most eye pleasing patterns imho. (As you and I have discussed on numerous occasions.) :thumbup:

 

[jeffsaul]

Ken.

I am curious as to how you accomplish the addition of the angled serrations on the bolster, is that portion of the bolster
raised above the surface, it seems very difficult to the lay person.

Thanx, Jeff

 

[bakerg2g]

Great pattern! Looks like it's going to be dead on! Hard to beat an
old Remington! Congrats...

Jason

 

[clutchcarter]

Ken.

I am curious as to how you accomplish the addition of the angled serrations on the bolster, is that portion of the bolster
raised above the surface, it seems very difficult to the lay person.

Thanx, Jeff

I was curious about this too. It looks like they're knurled?
Mark