Pics! Progress? XL Pikal, LG Tanto, FOS, Proto and 2000 posts!

[M.Olexey]

Wow! 2000 posts, actually this should be 2001. Not bad for 8 months. I've been off all week from the day job and getting some decent shop time so I thought I'd share a few pics of this weeks progress......


Group shot......

L to R....XL FOS Pikal, FOS, LG tanto, and a yet to be named proto that is basically a FOS with a modified grip
http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/3/7/8/3/img_1505.jpg

FOS and XL Pikal for size comparison

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/3/7/8/3/img_1514.jpg

One off tanto, 1/4" thick D2, 9.25" OAL, 5" blade....

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/3/7/8/3/img_1492.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/3/7/8/3/img_1495.jpg

XL Pikal FOS....Real happy with how it turned out. Hopefully I can sharpen it without cutting my fingers off. Very, very pointy....sorry Semper but this thing has no utilitarian purpose whatsoever....hope you don't mind :vatoloco:

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/3/7/8/3/img_1499.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/3/7/8/3/img_1503.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/3/7/8/3/img_1501.jpg

In hand....

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/3/7/8/3/img_1517.jpg

Let me know what you think!

Thanks for all the participation.

Give-away sets off in the morning at 7A.....

:molexey: :parker: :misfit: :jimi: :guitar: :band2: :guitar: :jimi: :misfit: :parker: :honcho:

[Dillon Brock]

Great looking work sir!That tanto is for sure on tha wish list!:devil1:

[themicrotech]

Awesome work as always MO! I am digging the Tanto and the Proto FOS! :devilzeek
Semper that is an extreme XL Pikal FOS! Keep em comin Vincent Van MO! :cheesydevil:

[JDG23]

Vincent Van MO! I don't know if that name even does you justice. Pieces of art for sure. How much difference is there on the grip on the proto FOS?

[M.Olexey]

Vincent Van MO! I don't know if that name even does you justice. Pieces of art for sure. How much difference is there on the grip on the proto FOS?


Thanks for the nice compliment.


There is almost 3/4" more handle on the proto.


this pic shows the difference pretty well...

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/3/7/8/3/img_2365.jpg

[Semper708]

:bluesbros: :perfect10: :super: MO, Can't wait to cut myself.........She's a keeper for sure! :Praying: :thankyou2: :2_thumbs_up:

[M.Olexey]

Glad you like it buddy!

I'm not kidding even un-sharp that tip wants to stab me every time I touch it. It's a mean little....(well really not so little...4" with over half the backside sharp to)...piece.

I should be able to get it sheathed up and sharp this weekend. I'll pm you when its done :devil1:




mo

[SPLITSHOT]

They look great my friend ...you do awesome work. when can i get on your list...

[themicrotech]

MO I like the handle on the Proto for us guys with mitts for hands. Please consider it for the regular line up. :internetpolice:

A little slice every now and then is good to remind you what your playing with! I cut myself twice while playing with the new Umnumzaan last night! :thrust:

[M.Olexey]

MO I like the handle on the Proto for us guys with mitts for hands. Please consider it for the regular line up.


How can I say no to these guys...


:mob: :strike: :internetpolice: :killemall:


:decisions

[M.Olexey]

Update...


I got that XL Pikal sharpened tonight and it is officially the stabbiest thing I have ever made. Nasty sharp polished convex edge on both front and back.


Semper...I apologize in advance....this thing will pick a fight with you and will most likely draw blood soon after you receive it :vatoloco:



mo

[six]

Right 0n Br0. L00King G00D. Really Dig the tant0.

[BARKER]

That Tanto is BADASS! I need one!
-John

[knife_junky]

Wow super work awesome looking love the Pikal.. I see Im really gonna go broke hanging around here.

[wildman]

I know this maybe a stupid question. What is the difference between the Pikal and the FOS? Is the Pikal sharpend on on the top and bottom blade? I see the different grinds, so please feel free to enlighten me, because I need it. Looks like another knife to buy down the line. This 12 step program is not working. LOL:decisions

[50calmike]

I really like the looks of your knives, the grips look wicked grippy. What kind of tool do you use to texture the handles?

[M.Olexey]

I know this maybe a stupid question. What is the difference between the Pikal and the FOS? Is the Pikal sharpend on on the top and bottom blade?

Hey bud, not a stupid question at all. My answer may be but as I understand it...... The pikal reference is borrowed from the terminology used to describe a system where the techniques focus on using the inside edge (Reverse grip edge in) for hooking, and cutting/ripping as you retract (The SouthNarc Shivworks material and some of Ray Floro's stuff are where I was exposed to the term). So basically a Pikal FOS is a backward FOS where the topside is the primary edge and the outside curved edge is the secondary. So in a forward grip the primary edge is up and in reverse it is in. The outside edge has been sharpened on the two I have done but it could be left as a false edge if someone preferred.


I really like the looks of your knives, the grips look wicked grippy. What kind of tool do you use to texture the handles?

Thanks Mike. I do it one of two ways. On the narrow grooves, I use the corner of a scotchbrite wheel mounted on a buffer. The wider grooves I do on the KMG small wheel attachment using the technique Ken Brock laid out on a thread in his forum.



mo

[wildman]

Thanks MO for the clarification.

[wildman]

Ok, I finally saw Kato's Pikal and now I have to get one. PM in bound:cheesydevil:

[M.Olexey]

Ok, I finally saw Kato's Pikal and now I have to get one. PM in bound:cheesydevil:

:devilzeek

:shockedevil:

:ssmile:

[JMCNEES]

Great looking work,MO. I love that tanto.