Ken Erickson Swaybacks

[Forensic Jim]

Custom knifemaker Ken Erickson, just finished up two absolutely incredible swaybacks for me. The first time I saw his jigged bone scales, I knew I had to have him make a knife for me. I have one in bone and one in stag. Ken is getting increasingly swamped with orders and if you are even thinking of one, you need to get on the list as soon as possible.

[jonet143]

no pics? you tease!

[Forensic Jim]

Johnnie, I got in such a hurry I hit submit before I added the pics. The steel is ats-34 and the bolster/liners are one piece milled 410. The knives closed are 3 5/8".

[stancaiman]

very nice

[smiling-knife]

Those are beautiful knives Ken does very nice work s-k

[johnnierotten]

Wow Jim,those are fantastic especially that stag.

[singin46]

Very nice Jim, wish I could but out of moola.

Perry

[MITCH RAPP]

Jim, Outstanding! Very Nice.

[Hukk]

WOW, what can I say!

Make knives like that and orders will PILE UP fast. Thanks for sharing..............PRIMO!!!!

[CaseChaserXX]

Wow!!! I like Those So are you selling These Jim?

[Forensic Jim]

Joe, I'm going to keep these beauties. I was lucky when I ordered these and the wait wasn't too bad. I don't know what the wait is now for one of Kens knives, but I'm sure it's getting lengthy. Ken dyes and jigs his own bone handles and they are some of the nicest made.

[CaseChaserXX]

Smart Man Jim, I'd hold on to them also.

[sunburst]

So your the one who ordered those beauty's...Congratulations Jim and good job on getting these done when you did. I contacted him a few weeks ago and he pretty much told me that he is not taking orders at this time. Those are fantastic looking..

Sunburst

[Forensic Jim]

Thanks Ralph, it seems that once a custom knifemaker starts making great knives they get booked for years or stop taking orders. I have several knives ordered from some other makers with waiting lists of several years. I actually plan on carrying the stag swayback and the jigged bone is going in a display case.

[Edgewise]

... Ken dyes and jigs his own bone handles ...

Sounds like a guy who would raise his own cows if he could. No wonder he's swamped with orders. I just love the curve lines of that swedge tapering off at the nail nick.
It's so good when a guy makes a name for himself in his own lifetime. That spring fit and finish is awesome. I'm guessing he sticks with a knife until it's absolutely perfect, no matter how long it takes.
This will be one of my favourite, fantasy threads. Thanks for those great pictures so I can appreciate the man's superb work.

[OlCatt]

Man those are really nice I like that stag

[rigwelder]

Very nice looking knives that would be easy to carry and use if you wanted to do so.

[peterforce]

absolutley freakn beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tank]

Hey Jim those are beautiful. I knew you would love them. Ken makes the one of if not the best custom knife you can buy.

[Dave O]

My name is on his list