Ettrick Knife

[1967redrider]

Sweet knife, Q. I love the scales.

[QTCut5]

Thanks John

I must admit it was the highly figured Mesquite burl wood handle that sold me when I saw this knife. I wasn't particularly drawn to the Ettrick pattern with its blade that looked too short for the goose-neck, exaggerated swayback frame but after I got it in hand I was pleasantly surprised to discover how nice it felt. Although the proportions look a bit odd to my eye, the handle fits comfortably in my hand and the short blade is perfect for control. I can see why it would be the go-to choice of whittlers and wood carvers

[Sharpnshinyknives]

That’s beautiful Q. I like seeing an old post by Roland also. Makes him seem close again. Miss him a lot.

[doglegg]

Great revival of an old thread. And what a beautiful knife Q. Fabulous handle.

[DM11]

Thanks John

I must admit it was the highly figured Mesquite burl wood handle that sold me when I saw this knife. I wasn't particularly drawn to the Ettrick pattern with its blade that looked too short for the goose-neck, exaggerated swayback frame but after I got it in hand I was pleasantly surprised to discover how nice it felt. Although the proportions look a bit odd to my eye, the handle fits comfortably in my hand and the short blade is perfect for control. I can see why it would be the go-to choice of whittlers and wood carvers

That Mesquite is superb!

[DM11]

[1967redrider]

Sweet, David. They definitely look like good carving blades.

[doglegg]

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Sweet David. I keep looking at those. That is a fine example.

[DM11]

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Sweet David. I keep looking at those. That is a fine example.

Thanks Floyd

[DM11]

A Wright and T W Ablett

[doglegg]

A Wright and T W Ablett

Those would make great whittlers.