Here's another fantastic knife from one of our customers; we particularly like the compass detail on the butt of the handle:
Dear Woodlore, Around a year ago I purchased a Julius Pettersson Knife from you. What a fantastic blade. As a chef I use quality carbon steel knives every day, and this is certainly a great blade. I waited so long to find the right materials in which to make the handle. I was able to obtain from a friend a nice burl piece of Tasmanian myrtle beech wood for the handle, along with pieces of fake ivory for the ends and spacers. [caption id="attachment_4090" align="aligncenter" width="394"]Chris' finished knife[/caption] Rasping and sanding this timber was a mission and a half - it's incredibly hard. A little scrimshaw compass and a coat of linseed and shellack to finish. [caption id="attachment_4091" align="aligncenter" width="394"]
Chris' knife, complete with scrimshaw compass design[/caption] The sheath is a stitchless scandi design. This has definitely been a great project to work on and I would recommend it to anyone with or without prior wood working skills. Thanks again Woodlore and Julius Petterson for your great knife. Chris Lucas
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Hi Chris, brilliant craftsmanship, superb knife and sheath, love the scrimshaw. you certainly have given me inspiration, thank you.
Craig Allen Rayner
The knife is great Chris but I particularly like the ‘stitchless’ sheath. As a maker of the more traditional stitched knife sheaths I am intrigued – going to look into this some more I think. It does rather look as though a bit of practice will be required!
There are a few websites that can direct you, just try stichless scandi sheath. Practice on a section of spare leather. Took me four attempts to get it right as a little difference in size will make a sheath to small or large. Mark out the leather of the knife you intend to use. Good Luck.
chris
Labour well spent, Chris! What a beautiful piece you have created. The scrimshaw compass is wonderful – function meets art! Just perfect. Fantastic sheath as well…so curious – how did you do it? You’ve inspired me to give this a try!
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