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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: 4est Trekker on December 27, 2010, 11:31:51 am

Title: Some Neck Knives
Post by: 4est Trekker on December 27, 2010, 11:31:51 am
Hey, all.  I enjoy making neck knives, especially a little one I call a "toothpick" necker.  Anyway, the bunch at the top were made for Christmas presents for all the guys in my family while the ones below are a random mix, including a picture that shows how the sheath works.  They're all made from either 1080 steel or reclaimed saw mill blades.  Scales are a mixture of horn, zebra wood, flamed maple, and quilted maple.  The group at the top were etched in vinegar to remove the forge scaling and add a grey patina, then lightly buffed to polish the high spots.  Thanks for looking!

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/ChristmasKnives2010.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/HPIM4613.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/HPIM4611.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/HPIM4576.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/HPIM4570.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/HPIM4556.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/HPIM4447.jpg)

Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: cracker on December 27, 2010, 12:43:10 pm
OK i'm satisfied box em up and send them to.......
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: El Destructo on December 27, 2010, 01:01:05 pm
Sweet bunch of Knives...would really like to know more about that sheath design....
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: nugget on December 27, 2010, 01:55:08 pm
me too
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: Keenan on December 27, 2010, 02:02:18 pm
 :o :o :o Incredible
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on December 27, 2010, 02:22:28 pm
I like the knives.....so the weight of the knives on the string holds the sheath strap on the knife to retain it?
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: 4est Trekker on December 27, 2010, 05:02:27 pm
Thanks, guys!  :)  The sheath is designed to be worn blade up, and the neck lanyard is attached directly to the small strap that wraps around the finger guard of the knife.  When worn on the neck, the knife is held securely in the sheath, and the harder you pull on the knife and/or sheath, the more securely it is retained.  It's a bit more complicated to explain clearly than it actually is.  I hope that helps! 
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: Cameroo on December 27, 2010, 08:38:09 pm
Very cool knives, and that sheath design is very clever.  I like it a lot!
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: El Destructo on December 27, 2010, 08:43:44 pm
It's a bit more complicated to explain clearly than it actually is.  I hope that helps! 

Nope.............. :P
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: JW_Halverson on December 27, 2010, 08:45:26 pm
Nice combination of craftsmanship, engineering, and art. 
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: Cameroo on December 27, 2010, 08:49:22 pm
It's a bit more complicated to explain clearly than it actually is.  I hope that helps! 

Nope.............. :P

The way I see it, it looks like the ends of the lanyard cross over each other inside the leather loop on the tip of the sheath, and then attach to the flap that holds the knife in.
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: HoBow on December 27, 2010, 08:49:57 pm
Nice!

Mike- think Chinese thumb cuffs...
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: Pat B on December 27, 2010, 08:51:22 pm
Very nice neck knives 4est. Very nice!  8)
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: 4est Trekker on December 27, 2010, 09:02:52 pm
Here's a video of how the sheath works.  I hope you all can access it and that it is helpful.  Thanks  :)

Click on the image below:

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/th_Movie3.jpg) (http://s984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/?action=view&current=Movie3.mp4)
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: Pat B on December 27, 2010, 09:10:58 pm
simple, effective and very Cool!!!  8)   
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: El Destructo on December 27, 2010, 11:12:29 pm
Now that's is quite Ingenious...I like it even more now that I understand it's mechanics!
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: PeteC on December 28, 2010, 10:29:41 am
Those are beautiful knives 4T.  God Bless
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: crooketarrow on December 28, 2010, 04:53:08 pm
    SWEETTTTT
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: JackCrafty on December 28, 2010, 05:08:17 pm
That's got to be one of the coolest things I've ever seen.  Thanks for the video!
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: GregB on January 06, 2011, 09:22:57 am
Beautiful job on the knifes, and a great sheath design as well! Thank you for sharing! ;)
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: medicinewheel on January 06, 2011, 09:33:01 am
Would be too hard to pick one.
Just send them all...  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: mullet on January 06, 2011, 09:49:22 am
 Nice knives and the sheath is really cool.
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: Pappy on January 06, 2011, 09:54:03 am
Sweet bunch of knives,I like them all.Nice work. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: Some Neck Knives
Post by: lowell on January 06, 2011, 11:33:44 pm
Very nice....I like the knives even more now that I see the sheath work!!!! :)