The Jacklore Classic
Falls into the description of a Woodlore Clone.
When I first started knife making this is the knife which I wanted to build. At first I tried to copy the Woodlore knife but as time went by I made subtle changes to the design which I think enhanced the functionality and aesthetics of the knife.
Occasionally for custom orders I will alter handle length and scale thickness but generally the knife is sized to fit my own hand which is a medium to large size.
The blade is very carefully heat treated and triple tempered to achieve a Rockwell C 59 which seems to suit the Norwegian grind very well.
Falls into the description of a Woodlore Clone.
When I first started knife making this is the knife which I wanted to build. At first I tried to copy the Woodlore knife but as time went by I made subtle changes to the design which I think enhanced the functionality and aesthetics of the knife.
Occasionally for custom orders I will alter handle length and scale thickness but generally the knife is sized to fit my own hand which is a medium to large size.
The blade is very carefully heat treated and triple tempered to achieve a Rockwell C 59 which seems to suit the Norwegian grind very well.
Below is a slide show showing some examples of The Jacklore Classic
Handle and blade lengths are similar. Overall length is approximately 9 inches (225 mm)
Each knife is ground from 01 tool steel (Specification BS EN ISO 4957)
Also known as High carbon steel, Ground flat stock and Gauge plate.
I favour a bevel angle of approx 25 to 26 degrees inclusive (12.5 DPS approx) this angle together with a good heat treatment seems to give a very good cutting performance together with good edge retention and ruggedness of edge and tip.
As a Bushcraft knife it may be put to work in a more rigorous fashion and needs to be able to withstand some abuse but still maintain cutting performance.
My current combination does just that.
Handle and blade lengths are similar. Overall length is approximately 9 inches (225 mm)
Each knife is ground from 01 tool steel (Specification BS EN ISO 4957)
Also known as High carbon steel, Ground flat stock and Gauge plate.
I favour a bevel angle of approx 25 to 26 degrees inclusive (12.5 DPS approx) this angle together with a good heat treatment seems to give a very good cutting performance together with good edge retention and ruggedness of edge and tip.
As a Bushcraft knife it may be put to work in a more rigorous fashion and needs to be able to withstand some abuse but still maintain cutting performance.
My current combination does just that.
Handle Materials,
I tend to use a variety of woods on the knives. Where possible I will carefully stabilise the wood using a product called "Cactus juice" which basically is a thermosetting resin. This results in a rugged handle that will have minimal expansion or contraction.
Also the resin allows me to utilise soft or spalted woods.
Some wood like Oak for example does not work well with the resin as you can often see the resin within the grain (which I think looks unsightly).
On such woods I prefer to just soak the handle in boiled Linseed oil overnight and allow the oil to dry and harden (Polymerize) This gives a beautiful organic and tactile feel to the knife. Such a knife will benefit from occasional applications of Linseed oil in the future.
I tend to use a variety of woods on the knives. Where possible I will carefully stabilise the wood using a product called "Cactus juice" which basically is a thermosetting resin. This results in a rugged handle that will have minimal expansion or contraction.
Also the resin allows me to utilise soft or spalted woods.
Some wood like Oak for example does not work well with the resin as you can often see the resin within the grain (which I think looks unsightly).
On such woods I prefer to just soak the handle in boiled Linseed oil overnight and allow the oil to dry and harden (Polymerize) This gives a beautiful organic and tactile feel to the knife. Such a knife will benefit from occasional applications of Linseed oil in the future.
