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Title: W1 Belt Knife
Post by: kbaknife on April 15, 2013, 08:40:00 PM
A variation on a theme.
Forged from W1 round stock.
Paper Micarta handle from some scales I bought when I first started stock removal knives in '96. If this isn't from '96, then it's from '97.
I milled and tapered the tang for the scales, which I put on with my bulls-eye pins to eliminate any stress upon the handle material from peening the stainless pins.
A little harpoon clip for cool factor.

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Title: Re: W1 Belt Knife
Post by: Fallguy on April 15, 2013, 08:58:00 PM
That looks like a knife that need a canoe trip.
Title: Re: W1 Belt Knife
Post by: kbaknife on April 15, 2013, 09:11:00 PM
You got that right!!

QuoteOriginally posted by Fallguy:
That looks like a knife that need a canoe trip.
Title: Re: W1 Belt Knife
Post by: 4est trekker on April 15, 2013, 09:23:00 PM
Love it!    :clapper:
Title: Re: W1 Belt Knife
Post by: tomsm44 on April 15, 2013, 09:41:00 PM
Hey, I'm getting ready for a canoe trip.  Can I have it?  

Seriously though, it looks great.  Not a huge fan of how those flared finger guards look, but they are unbelievably functional, and a knife is first and foremost a tool.

Matt
Title: Re: W1 Belt Knife
Post by: kbaknife on April 15, 2013, 10:12:00 PM
Not only that, Matt, but they are AMAZINGLY comfortable!

QuoteOriginally posted by tomsm44:
Hey, I'm getting ready for a canoe trip.  Can I have it?  

Seriously though, it looks great.  Not a huge fan of how those flared finger guards look, but they are unbelievably functional, and a knife is first and foremost a tool.

Matt
Title: Re: W1 Belt Knife
Post by: tomsm44 on April 16, 2013, 12:54:00 PM
Not only what?  I can have it, or it's functional?  I'd hate to pass up a free Karl Anderson knife because I thought he ment something else.   ;)  Seriously though, I couldn't agree more, and most of the time comfort is much more important than appearance.  Keep 'em coming I get a lot of inspiration from your work.

QuoteOriginally posted by kbaknife:
Not only that, Matt, but they are AMAZINGLY comfortable!

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Title: Re: W1 Belt Knife
Post by: Bladepeek on April 16, 2013, 02:22:00 PM
To me, the knife has to be a package. If it is fully ground and finished, I don't think the flared guard would look right. On the other hand, if the blade, or part of it, is left in the as-forged condition, the flare seems part of the design.

I like it.
Title: Re: W1 Belt Knife
Post by: Steve Nuckels on April 16, 2013, 08:40:00 PM
Karl, I have never seen a knife of your making that I did not love!

This one is no exception!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
W.F. Moran Museum & Foundation
Title: Re: W1 Belt Knife
Post by: amar911 on April 22, 2013, 01:56:00 AM
I have similar opinions as those stated by others before me in this thread. Great knife, Karl. No surprise there!

Allan
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