Kerry Hampton Knives

[waynorth]

Two things to share: I got the Empire shield that I used on the last posted linerless, swellcenter knife. The implications are I will be using that are more knives.

The rebirth of the Double-Bump!!! I love it!! It takes a rich History, and gives it new life!!! Nice Kerry!!!

Empire HJ!! Rare Sheepfoot version, with Double-Bump Shield!!

 

[waynorth]

The initial reason was…that’s what Tony and old factories did. It does make putting the stamp in by hand a little more difficult and some guys make fun of the whole hand stamp thing and prefer to electro etch because it’s easier and cleaner and modern.

There’s another reason though, and it’s in the name.

I appreciate you sticking to the "High Ground", Kerry!!!
Hand Stamping is the way to go!!!

 

[ephsea]

The hand stamp *is* superior IMHO Kerry, etches look cheap and tacky and don't wear well (although perhaps that's the point for the safe queen lovers). Also where you are at is part of the story of knife and maker, it should not be overlooked.
I love that double bump Empire shield, now that you have a batch please save one for my swell-center? I was scared to ask before, didn't want to ask you to make the same knife twice but I simply cannot think of a way to make it better

 

[KnifeHead]

The rebirth of the Double-Bump!!! I love it!! It takes a rich History, and gives it new life!!! Nice Kerry!!!

Empire HJ!! Rare Sheepfoot version, with Double-Bump Shield!!
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I knew I could count on my fav Canuckian to come thru with the win! And the other thing is, dayum Charlie, you went and done it and now I have to make something different again. What's that frame pattern called or is there a name for it. It looks like an English Jack. What are the dimensions of the frame?

 

[KnifeHead]

I assumed it was something you learned from your sensei.



Ooh...I love WIP pics. I wonder what those are going to be when they grow up.

I wonder too, but they will grow up some day and then I'll will have to kick them out of the nest.

 

[waynorth]

Charlie, you went and done it and now I have to make something different again.

Hey, I'm your Huckleberry!! No name available, but the knife is a whisker under 3 5/8" long, and has an Empire-patented punch!! (of course!) Pick bone handles!!

 

[KnifeHead]

I’m wondering how in the world does that punch on the no-name, yum buttery picked bone, Empire HJ stand up in the trough when it’s closed. Charlie, when you get a round tuit, would you please scan the same side of that knife with the blades closed and post it here?

You can use mine if you don’t have one.

 

[KnifeHead]

Since Charlie is MIA I printed his scan of the Empire HJ and did some math to reduce it so that the HJ image was 3 5/8”. I just so happen to have a similar knife stamped WRB Co. TERRE HAUTE. It’s enough to make an Empire HJ version. I see pickin and grinnin’ in my future.

 

[waynorth]

Sorry I missed your posts, Kerry! I can send/lend you the knife if you wish! Or describe the pics you need a bit more??!!

 

[waynorth]

KnifeHead , is this the scan you wanted?? The tangs are exactly the same height at the right hand corners!!!

 

[KnifeHead]

KnifeHead , is this the scan you wanted?? The tangs are exactly the same height at the right hand corners!!!View attachment 2495191View attachment 2495192

It’s ok, I think I got it because the geometry of the knife I have is almost identical except for the pen instead of a punch. I think you know what my punch will look like

 

[waynorth]

It’s ok, I think I got it because the geometry of the knife I have is almost identical except for the pen instead of a punch. I think you know what my punch will look like

I can guess!!!??

 

[KnifeHead]

A 3 1/2" Bose Wharncliffe Trapper is the latest one I have completed and MOSTLY happy with. It is covered with some great stag that came from a roll that I was able to get from John Lloyd years ago on a trip that Tony and I made to John's home in MO.

 

[waynorth]

A 3 1/2" Bose Wharncliffe Trapper is the latest one I have completed and MOSTLY happy with.

I'd be very happy with it!!

 

[Will Power]

Fact is, I believe Tony Bose would've been happy with it Superb work Kerry. I just think John L MUST be rearing his own Deer on the quiet, the quality of that antler I need some of it for a recover!

Thanks, Will

 

[prairie.dog]

What a stunning knife, Kerry!! Looks mighty fine to me, you did the pattern justice for sure

 

[Blues]

That one really has the spirit, Kerry. Very nice.

 

[Lhpanther]

This one looks like it has Tony’s fingerprints all over it. I’m sure it’s going to be very very nice

 

[DocJekl]

A 3 1/2" Bose Wharncliffe Trapper is the latest one I have completed and MOSTLY happy with. It is covered with some great stag that came from a roll that I was able to get from John Lloyd years ago on a trip that Tony and I made to John's home in MO.

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That's just amazing - so many of us would love to have one like that!

 

[KnifeHead]

Thanks for all the positive vibes, my friends.