The Elegant Gentleman's Pocket Defenders

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A friend asked me -- long ago now -- to do a series of Pocket Defenders for him and as gifts for some special folks in his life.

Steel is W2, 1/8" thick. Finish is rust blue over a brushed surface. Scales on the three gift knives are Bubinga, and on the orignial model, walnut -- all stabilized. Fittings are a mosaic pin and a brass lanyard tube.

Enjoy!

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Close up of the walnut model:

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On this one I did a gentle spine grind that tapers into a bit of a false edge. Just something I tried and liked.

(MAN is it hard to take a picture of something shiney...Oh well...it's close to real-life.)
 
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So cool. You have a gift use it. Do you sell any? I started making knifes but didn't get far. Some of the coolest knives I have seen.
 
Beautiful, simply beautiful.

Im working on some thing similar but with a more severe point. i hope it comes out half as good.
 
Do you sell any?
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Yes, I've made a few on commission. I'm working on a new plan now though. Something like a batch plan where I will make 10 of the same thing, put them up for sale and then do a batch of something else. I just can't get enough time to work on knives to have anything like a "reasonable" production rate.

I started making knifes but didn't get far.
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I've found that it takes a LOT of perseverance, patience, and forbearance of family and friends. :eek:

Some of the coolest knofes I have seen.
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Thank you, very much!
 
Im working on some thing similar but with a more severe point. i hope it comes out half as good.
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I'd love to see it! These were intended to be a little more acute and larger than the original PDs I made last year.
 
Those are awesome Sam!.....Love the Walnut handles!

I want to do the same, as far as knife making goes! I worked for some very reputable knife makers over the years and learned a lot!

Now, as you mentioned above finding the time, patience and family forbearance to tolerate the hobby!
 
I'll be the critic.

Good work on the grinds.

Clean work on the grips, but the thickness spoils your lines.

Blued just doesn't equate to "gentleman" in knives. Better to bring them to a high polish.

Criticism aside, I'd carry them.
 
Good work on the grinds.
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Thanks! If I had to pick "the hard part" (for me) it would be establishing the grind lines, getting them where I want(ed) them, and making them straight and clean. It's getting a lot easier, though.

Clean work on the grips, but the thickness spoils your lines.
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Good enough...but can you be more specific? Thickness is too great? If so, I can't argue the visual aspect, but these are still pretty small (in my hands) and much less handle wouldn't be much to hold onto.

Blued just doesn't equate to "gentleman" in knives. Better to bring them to a high polish.
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:) Actually polishing is easier (for me) as I can do more of the handle finishing after glue-up if I don't have to worry about nicking a blued or coated blade.

But the specification was for a blued, brushed finish and I was intrigued to see if I could do it. I'm pretty happy with how the finish came out, though it is hard to photograph well.

Criticism aside, I'd carry them.
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That means quite a lot. Thank you!
 
I think they are very nice, please post each batch for sale of whatever here, as I follow this forum. I'll buy one when something lights me up!
 
hso agreen 100%. This is to inform people who don't know. I serves no good to put somebody down because of how they think. We haven't lived their life.
 
Very nice work. How are they sheathed?
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At the moment, they are not. Kydex would be just NOT the thing for these, and I don't do leather. A good friend, however does, and is very skilled. I'm going to ask him if he'll take over that part of the job.

They need to be in boned leather either with dangler sheaths or a pancke OWB.
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Exactly my thoughts.
 
I have the blanks cut heat and cryo treated and started grinding blades and ran out of steam. Would you be interested in finishing them or making me one. I can't afford 10 or need 10. No big deal if you can't.
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I certainly would, but I can't take on more work right now. Let's talk again when I get more ahead of my work load.
 
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