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This is a bit different profile than what I've been making lately... more dirk, less Bowie/fighter. I wanted to try something new, so will be trying a 1-piece bolster/frame. I'm guessing it might be entertaining to watch me struggle through that milling operation. :biggrin: PHOTO 1 First...

Thanks Steve.

So I'm calling these "Smallwood Kwaikens", because there's a small piece of wood inset in each handle. It's not an especially creative name, I suppose... but I think it works. Some Stats: Length: 5-31/32" (so basically 6") Blade: 2-13/16" (Tip to choil), 0.153" thick in front of the wrap...

Yep... the core strands were removed, and the wraps were painted with West Systems epoxy for resiliency. Erin

Hey John... thanks for the question. The Japanese term for handle wrapping is tsukamaki. A traditional handle would be built around a wood (Honoki) core covered in ray skin, and wrapped with silk cord (ito). These knives are very non-traditional. Each has a small accent piece of wood inset...

After spending some time tooling up for it, I made my first attempts at Kydex last weekend. Here are some sheaths in various stages of completion... carbon fiber Kydex in front, black in back. :thumbup: Erin

No problem John... and thanks for the kind words. Erin

Good points Anthony. There are also some semi-important items that I failed to mention above. To remove the ram, I loosened the four bolts on the face of the ram-guide... but did not remove them. When loose enough, there's enough room for the ram to disengage from the drive teeth and slide...

I'm not sure whether this is expansive -- or detailed -- enough to be considered a really-real WIP... but this is what I did today after receiving my rivet dies in the mail from Tracy. CHEAP HARBOR FREIGHT ARBOR PRESS -----> KYDEX RIVET PRESS And THAT's what's up with that. Elapsed time ~30...

SPF - Erin Burke Western Tanto in W2 & Karelian Birch This is a cool knife. You know you want it. :p The price for this one is SPF shipped within the US. Please contact me concerning shipping outside the US. Buyer is responsible for determining the legality of this knife within their state or...

The padded surfaces are handy for when I accidentally drop an un-tempered blade.

Thanks Wallace. There's a THREAD over in the Custom Knife Forum that gives more info. If you are interested in the construction process, I also did a WIP-like Thread over HERE... but the quick details are posted below. Length: 13-7/8" Blade: 8-1/16" (Tip to choil), 0.093" thick at the guard...

A few things from my shop recently. First... this knife has been sitting in a drawer waiting for pants for the better part of a year. It take about that long for me to build up the emotional energy to start leather work. Next, I've been working a small batch of EDC utilities...

Thanks Adam... I appreciate the feedback. The sheath thing is something I've done a few times in the past, and it really seems to pull the theme together on these Japanese-inspired knives. Thanks again. Erin

Very cool friction folders, brother. :thumbup: I really like the first one and the two that are displayed half-open (like sickles). Nice work. Erin

I'm calling this one a Western Tanto... the adjective "Western" giving me license to mangle and misuse a myriad of traditional Japanese terms. ;) Please feel free to let me know what you think. Erin

Thanks guys. I posted more finished photos HERE. I appreciate y'all taking time to follow along and provide support. :thumbup: Erin

It's been a crazy year... and this knife was a LONG time in the making. I'm calling this one a Western Tanto... the adjective "Western" giving me license to mangle and misuse a myriad of traditional Japanese terms. ;) Some Stats: Length: 13-7/8" Blade: 8-1/16" (Tip to choil), 0.093" thick at...

Well, I finished the sheath this afternoon. This is my first stab at a final photo. I'll probably start posting images all over in a few days... but I figure that anyone who hung in there through this WIP earned the right to get a sneak peak. I'll likely try a few different shots over the...

I use two epoxies in my shop… and Ed already mentioned both of them: Acraglas and West Systems.