Trad Gang

Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: srtben on July 14, 2012, 01:48:00 AM

Title: New edc - the "Bobber"
Post by: srtben on July 14, 2012, 01:48:00 AM
This a new design I just finished up. I am calling it the Bobber because of the sheeps foot design reminded me of a bobbed fender on old custom Harley's. The Oal is 6 7/8", with a 3 1/8" blade of L6 tool steel. The handle is black micarta with stealth carbon fiber pins per the customers request.
This is a very comfy design and If I ever get a chance, it will probably be what I make for my new edc.
Let me know you think!

(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_2157.jpg)

(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_2160.jpg)

(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_2162.jpg)

(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/IMG_2163.jpg)
Title: Re: New edc - the "Bobber"
Post by: 4est trekker on July 14, 2012, 09:04:00 AM
Very cool!  I've been contemplating one very similar to that for a friend...this might just get me going on it.  Very good work, Ben!
Title: Re: New edc - the "Bobber"
Post by: T Lail on July 14, 2012, 10:00:00 AM
That'll work !!!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New edc - the "Bobber"
Post by: Ric O'Shay on July 14, 2012, 12:55:00 PM
Saw the title and wondered if there was a reference to the HD Bobber. Looks like that blade will get the job done!
Title: Re: New edc - the "Bobber"
Post by: kuch on July 14, 2012, 07:37:00 PM
really nice . love the handle . I would have slightly rounded the top angle of the blade for a smoother line just to have the lines flow .... nice round lines for the handle . the an angle at the blade seems out of place foe me. Love the  simplicity and style as always. great work.
Title: Re: New edc - the "Bobber"
Post by: Todd Robbins on July 15, 2012, 01:18:00 PM
i really like those semi-hidden pins! Very nice addition to a great pattern.
Title: Re: New edc - the "Bobber"
Post by: GWV on July 15, 2012, 03:27:00 PM
That is nice Ben!
Title: Re: New edc - the "Bobber"
Post by: JMR on July 15, 2012, 08:06:00 PM
That knife just screams "use me"! It looks like a great edc knife.
Title: Re: New edc - the "Bobber"
Post by: srtben on July 15, 2012, 08:19:00 PM
Thanks for all the comments guys. This is one I could see myself using on an everyday basis!
Title: Re: New edc - the "Bobber"
Post by: kansas stik man on July 17, 2012, 08:44:00 PM
great knife for me it would have to have jimping for heavy cutting. i really like that profile .  i am hard on edc knifes they are made to use and not be pretty in my opinion and i use mine 15 or 20 times a day at my work.
Title: Re: New edc - the "Bobber"
Post by: srtben on July 18, 2012, 11:04:00 PM
Thanks JD, I need to get a checkering file for doing jimping. It looks so much cleaner than freehand. One more tool I guess!
Title: Re: New edc - the "Bobber"
Post by: 2treks on July 19, 2012, 06:27:00 AM
I like this knife,as do I like most all of your work.


Whats "jimping"?

CTT
Title: Re: New edc - the "Bobber"
Post by: Sharpend60 on July 25, 2012, 01:30:00 PM
I like this knife.