Ken Erickson Knives: A Retrospective

[rprocter]

Dogleg Jack, based on an old Ulster Knife Co. knife i posted in BRL. both blades are saber ground but more interesting is the handle shape. it's the mirror image of the Doglegs 'commonly' seen as vintage knives or as made by Ken or T.B.
for me this will be my 'Ultimate Custom'. not 'ultimate' as in final, but as in 'most desired'.
i'll post here unless Ken does first with his sure to be better pics.
roland

 

[waynorth]

???Moosehead???

Charlie, can you believe how the flat ground D2 performs on these EDC's Ken just made?

I was sittin' out on the deck yesterday evening, and a grey squirrel was considering whether or not to raid my birdfeader with me out there; well, I took out my new yellow Erickson, and Mr. furytail just stood up on the fencepost he'd been sittin' on, took off his skin like a pair of Carhartt coveralls, and said "hell, you win Ford, just don't get the air rifle out next time I'm out in my briefs!"

I'm jus' sayin'...

I haven't scared any squirrels out of their britches yet, Ford, but this little sucker shaves down Beech wood, like it was Cedar!
Aimlessly whittlin' scrap wood, and making sharp sticks, this knife isn't just a gent's knife, but suits my blue collar just fine!
Always liked D-2, and this is a fine sample of the breed!

 

[NirreBosse]

This is realy a pocketknife well over what one can imagine possible.

Bosse

 

[Blues]

This is realy a pocketknife well over what one can imagine possible.

Bosse

I like that one a lot, Bosse. I have one just like it! :thumbup:

(And I completely agree with your thoughts. I continue to be totally enthralled with this knife. It was a wonderfully rewarding project.)

 

[338375]

Thats another one of those knives I can't stop looking at Elliott. I would have to say, if there is actually the perfect slip joint , that one would probably be it.

Of course I can't say for sure, without being able to see it in hand

 

[ken erickson]

It was a wonderfully rewarding project.)

Likewise Elliott! I enjoy every knife I make but a dozen or so have special meaning attached to them. This is one of those knives for a variety of reasons.

I pretty much finished up the large swell center with yellow scales. This is my first slipjoint with a high polish blade(customer's request). I have to learn all over how to photograph knives! Anyways, thank you everyone that has taken the time to post in this thread!

 

[Will Power]

Shield looks very well on that micarta yellow, finished product is most satisfying.

 

[fewpop]

Thats another one of those knives I can't stop looking at Elliott. I would have to say, if there is actually the perfect slip joint , that one would probably be it.

Of course I can't say for sure, without being able to see it in hand

plus one!

 

[Bastid]

This thread is awesome.

This is the first two bladed knife Ken made.

Now this one came as kind of a surprise. Had quite a bit of input from my brother Blues.

This one is da bomb, bad picture but it is a single backspring with stopbits. Must have been nasty getting the fit this nice. It is one of my favorite knives.

Here is the group including an Ebony swayback.

 

[Bastid]

Dang those pics sure do not do them justice. Not even close.

 

[wagglebee]

Dang those pics sure do not do them justice. Not even close.

But they are great to look at!

Do you have any pictures of the ebony swayback by itself?

 

[fewpop]

Good stuff Gus! That single back stop-bit folder is off the chart. And that pearl looks about 2 feet deep by the shield. Purty.

Thanks for sharing, and i hope your Achilles is ready for the "Run for the Goats" at Blade this year. I'll be with ya'll in spirit as usual, but keep the dust off my trunk chair in the ol' Buick, and don't let gig drive blindfolded again.

 

[1200S]

Ken
That Swell Center is really cool. That blade is very retro. Just kinda takes me back to big ole pocket knives i had as a kid.
VERY well done - Congrats!!
Rick

 

[jivedaddy]

Wow Ken-that swell center looks fantastic!!!!!!

 

[lambertiana]

Bosse, that one is just stunning!

And Gus, I really like that pearl jack.

 

[Dr Bill]

Might as well add my latest.
I believe it's from late 2007. A 3 7/8" single blade sowbelly in green micarta. I think it's A2 steel. This one has been getting the most use of any lately. I really like this pattern and the size is about perfect for me!

Thanks Ken!

 

[Bastid]

Good stuff Gus! That single back stop-bit folder is off the chart. And that pearl looks about 2 feet deep by the shield. Purty.

Thanks for sharing, and i hope your Achilles is ready for the "Run for the Goats" at Blade this year. I'll be with ya'll in spirit as usual, but keep the dust off my trunk chair in the ol' Buick, and don't let gig drive blindfolded again.

Unfortunately I stressed it during PT and and back on da crutches for a few days. Oh well. Are you going to make the trip Ford?

 

[fewpop]

Unfortunately I stressed it during PT and and back on da crutches for a few days. Oh well. Are you going to make the trip Ford?

Sorry to hear you're back with the crutches, but we all expect you to be using those crutches for whittlin' sticks soon. I'll not be traveling to Atlanta, but I'll wear my Davy Crokett jammies Saturday night in ceremonial joining with ya'll.

 

[Blues]

Wanted to add this Erickson "Wharncliffe Trapper" in ivory to the thread for continuity.

The knife is 3.5" closed, weighs in at 2 5/8 ounces and the blades are ATS-34.

 

[ken erickson]

Elliott,thanks for incorporating the pictures of your ivory Wharncliffe trapper.

This is one I wanted to share here before I send it on to its new owner. This is my rendition of a Challenge Cut Company trapper. This knife is interesting (to me anyways) in that it can be considered the forerunner to the widely popular Case 54 pattern. The spey blade has an unusual shape along with a saber ground clip point blade.