A couple points to the creation of this knife:
The name, "No Big Thing", was derived from a little dragster that I used to enjoy at the drag strip back in the early 70s. It was a Vespa that was about the size of a bunch of nuthin' but had a big V8 and would do wheelies down the track in the first three gears and turns awesome times.
In other words, a lot of horsepower in a small package.
Also, a guy whom I admire quite a bit is Don Cowles. Don makes some of the coolest 2-finger knives I've ever seen, and I wanted to do something along those lines.
But I also wanted to make a knife that had substance, and felt hefty enough in the hand that one would feel he could accomplish considerable deeds, even though the knife was only a three finger knife.
So, here is No Big Thing.
Another note is that the Ivory Micarta scales I used here are very close - if not the EXACT! - first pieces of handle material I ever bought as a knife maker, circa 'late 96 or early 97. I've had a few of these ivory pieces as well as some black linen Micarta stored away all this time.
The bolsters are German Silver and the laddered Damascus is hot-blued 1095 and 15N20.
I'm gonna make a cool snap pouch sheath for her as well.
Over all 7" with a 3 1/4" cutting edge.
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%202012/NoBigThing-1.jpg)
I'm liking it Karl, when I first looked at it I thought it was a folder, big change from your other ones but like I said I'm liking it.
Dana
:thumbsup:
Cool man make it bend in the middle and I want one.LOL
QuoteOriginally posted by Kevin Evans:
:thumbsup:
Cool man make it bend in the middle and I want one.LOL
One of these days.
Nice one, it would make a great EDC.
would be a perfect dress knife. i really like it
Sweet :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I like seeing the new things you're trying Karl. You did great. Nice choice of materials.
nice to see a different knife design from you kark. looks good what kinda sheath ya thinking?