I cut my profiles by hand most of the time, but a vertical mill and a lathe assist me in duplicating
complex shapes when necessary. The engraving is done by hand using one of two GraverMeisters that I have
had for 20 years. I was schooled a bit by Wayne Potts when he was alive, his son Jerry has since filled the gap since Wayne's death. I perform my own anodizing of Aluminum, Niobium, and Titanium to make much of my knife jewelry. I often profile "full pierced" handles to allow a single semi-precious stone to be visible from both sides.
These are usuallay translucent and pass light to enhance the beauty of the stone. Look on later pages for examples.
A note concerning the use of Antique Ivory ONLY is on the following page, just to set your heart at ease.
Knives Currently Available
by Bill Redd
Making Knives Since 1956
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Knives that
I currently
have
finished
awaiting
your
beck and call
Many Styles
are available
BUY NOW
Large Drop Point Hunter
# 1621
High Polish 1095 steel
Selectively edge hardened
Jasper & Lapis scales
Nickel bolster
extensive filework
10 1/2" Overall - 5" Edge
1 3/8" wide Blade
Small Spear Point/Drop Point Skinner
# 1353
High Polish ATS-34 steel
hardened, cryo treated
Engraved & Anodized Aluminum
scales
Antique Ivory Inlay
extensive filework
7 5/8" overall- 3 1/4" edge
Drop Point Hunter
# 1611
High Polish 440-C steel
hardened, cryo treated
copper/silver Mokune bolster
Bocote scales
Turquoise Inlay
( yes it is Real )
extensive filework
8 3/4" overall- 4" edge
Drop Point Hunter
# 1620
Polished 440-C steel
hardened, cryo treated
copper/silver Mokune bolster
Bocote scales
Stone Inlay - Azurite?
( yes it is Real )
extensive filework
8 3/4" overall- 4" edge
I've never seen a piece of STEEL that did't want to be a KNIFE !!
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I have been a knifemaker for over 50 years. The old blacksmith that taught me to make a blade of layered steel, and what he called conglomerate. Neither of us had ever heard the word damascus. I eventually became good enough to attempt folding knives. I eventually tried an art knife, and decided that if a collector wanted custom knives, that it should also be functional, so I try to never make a knife that cannot be used. Custom knives can also be used as a self protection tool as a defensive weapon. I may never be the best bladesmith out there, but I always carry a pocket knife in each pocket. Backpacking, hiking, and camping have been my most enjoyed hobbies, and I test many knife types myself before offering them to others.
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