The blade bears the distinct ray mears bushcraft logo on one side, while the makers logo. The jacklore classic falls into the description of a woodlore clone. The 2075 pattern is a 2 blade knife known by collectors as a moose. The blades near spearpoint shape allows for very intricate woodworking, while still being tough enough for hard tasks such as batonning. It is the first ever folding knife to be designed by ray mears, and is available to order exclusively through woodlore. The 5 calibers to claim the most powerful handgun in the world title reupload duration. Please ensure you print the pdf as is avoid resizing or fitting to page otherwise it will shrink the dimensions. Printable knife templates homemade knife template knife. Knife patterns, woodworking software, bushcraft gear, survival weapons, striders, air rifle, knife sheath, knife making. When i first started knife making this is the knife which i wanted to build.
Patterns show a stick or stump at the handle location. Free knife design template of japanese kitchen knives, western chef knives, and outdoor utility knives. This knife will stand up to the rigours of the outdoor life, whether it be striking your firesteel for that all important fire, to battening, making feather sticks. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 4. This work is licensed under a creative commons attribution. It is very hard to value this knife, im sure there will be many opinions on its value. The artistry in this knife is also amazing, from the spine of. Best value pocket knife patterns great deals on pocket.
Ray mears iroko bushcraft knife nearing end of production. Check out the knife anatomy page for more information on hidden tang knife handles. Having looked around the web for decent starting points for making knives, i. Besides being well versed in all things bushcraft, roger is also an excellent knifemaker and this is an earlier knife by him and is, in fact, the very first damascus knife he ever made. These are great for the demanding customers who require a 100% made. Free knife design template of japanese kitchen knives, western chef knives, and. The woodlore pattern may be young, but it is certainly influential and i. The classic is based off of the woodlore style of bushcraft knife. Our premium line of knives are designed in the usa manufactured in dedicated offshore production facilities to assure the highest quality knife blanks.
A free to use collection of of knife patterns templates in printable pdf format. Part ii goes over locking mechanisms that have been developed by different knife manufacturers. Drawings, patterns and projects of fixed and folder knives. Whether youre a professional knifemaker or just getting started, the knifeprint editor provides the tools and resources to hone your craft by helping to automate the design and cutting of your knife. Wright handcrafted knives bushcrafter, a2 steel, saber grind, fixed blade knife wleather sheath. I also think that the design and superb workmanship on the pro are a joy to behold something that certainly does not come across from the unexceptional photos on the woodlore website. Custom knife patterns, drawings, layouts, styles, profiles.
Ray had used many different types of knives before, all of which proved unsuitable for bushcraft. The letter that came with my knife from woodlore is dated 04052007. Bulk buy trade sales metal sculpture ray mears knife for sale rob bayley knife for sale finished dartmoor knives blades unfinished accessories. The knife quality itself is amazing, the craftmanship is definitely quality, from the stag handle which is super comfortable and molds to the hand superbly. Use your imagination, and look at the linked pictures to the right of the pattern photo. Unless you are actively learning primitive survival skills or studying bushcraft. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. There are so many amazing aspects to knife making and i hope to learn them all.
Woodlore, the school of wilderness bushcraft, was founded in 1983 by the british bushcraft expert, ray mears. Mar 27, 2017 what do you want your knife to look like. My primary knife to rival the woodlore is the greenman. The traditional bushcraft type knife as epitomized by the ubiquitous and often copied woodlore knife, thus firmly establishing it as the ideal bushcraft type knife that has long had a large loyal following. Knifeprint a platform for knifemakers, created by knifemakers. The woodlore knife was originally designed by ray mears and is handmade by alan wood, one of the worlds finest knifemakers. Well be giving some clues on the chosen material nearer the time on woodlores twitter feed. When it comes to famous outdoors knives, the woodlore is a fairly recent pattern. My hands are big with long skinny fingers, about 10 tip to tip without stretching things. Does anyone have information about the best woodlore knife clone that is available with a reasonable delivery time. Our usa series are not only designed here in the united states but manufactured as well.
The wolfspyder knife is an exclusive collaboration between ray mears and the prestigious american knife makers spyderco. Just send me a photo or twotopdown, with dimensions or a banana for scaleand ill see what i can do. Knife locking mechanism infographic part ii is here. Attached project to the patent of the woods rotary knife. Design knives with knifeprint an easy to learn knife design software, choose from over 40 knife templates and start designing. The woodlore on the other hand is the brainchild of bushcraft instructor ray mears, and has only been around since the early 1990s. For a lot of us, when we picture a person actively involved in bushcraft, the vision of a rather rough looking, camo wearing, ax waving woodsman comes to m. Hi tony, with our iroko supply coming to an end, the plan is to produce the ray mears bushcraft knife with a handle made from an alternative material. When i received codys knife i sold the bernie garland. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I paid a premium for this knife and i am pleased to have been able to handle it. Case classic pattern guide all about pocket knives. I am basing the value on the second hand market for a new original alan wood woodlore although i suspect these will surpass that value in time.
Best value fixed blade knife patterns great deals on. For sale, a mint alan wood woodlore knife, never used, sharpened. I made my first knives in 2001 yielding functional success in replicating the now famous woodlore knives designed by ray mears and at the time made by alan wood. Cody was super easy to work with and quickly turned out another knife for me. Newsletter subscribers only alan wood knife for sale ben orford knives budget knives. I love spyderco and have carried their folders for years and years. Dartmoor survival knife in steel full kit boxed budget ground knife dartmoor knife in satin finish grade a minus dartmoor survival knife in satin full kit boxed dartmoor knife in steel finish grade a minus. Handles are independently shaped with a guard and threaded pommel, which can vary greatly. The search for the perfect bushcraft knife my story. This is a tribute to lloyd harding, western australian master knife maker. Best value fixed blade knife patterns great deals on fixed. Knives like the kephart, and nessmuk have been around for over a century.
I do not normally condone copying except when the original is so expensive and such a longgggggg lead time. Others are smaller including our range of excellent neck knives that buyers generally wear around their necks. Knife template, bushcraft gear, bushcraft camping, knife patterns, woodworking software, survival weapons, air rifle, knife sheath, knife making. I purchased a woodlore in mint condition with no box but with the letter from woodlore that came to the original owner. In past articles, i have shown an affinity for asianinspired blades. Shop the top 25 most popular fixed blade knife patterns at the best prices.
The woodlore pattern is quite nice, but i had always felt that it should be made with a bit more belly to the blade. This is a revolutionary and time tested design for a generaluse bushcraft knife, hence its name. So, over a period of six years, he designed one which would meet all of his demands. Thanks jd, any idea how long this pattern continued. It is about the same size and shape as the woodlore, which is a common design seen in using knives for thousands of years, and cant be beat for general bushcraft type tasks. Some are based on the woodlore knife made famous by ray mears.
Hunting knives, chefs knives, drop point and clip point etc. See more ideas about knife patterns, knife template and knife making. This type of steel is remarkably strong and sharpens to a very fine edge. If you need help in making a pattern, see the small post on the bottom of the original knife patterns page. A platform for knifemakers, created by knifemakers. Getting back to woodlore pattern blades and pricing, i have never understood why the spyderco bushcraft retails for what it does. I strive to improve my skills, my products and to be a positive representative of the australian knife making community. Sep 10, 2017 getting back to woodlore pattern blades and pricing, i have never understood why the spyderco bushcraft retails for what it does.
Old hickory knife kephart modification part iii duration. This slim pocket knife is only 338 long and a mere 316 thick, yet the stamped sides feature a miniature collage of woodworking and mechanics tools, finished in an antique bronze patina. Ive got the wilkinson sword version and maybe one day ill even get me one made by allan wood. That design became the woodlore knife, a nowlegendary tool in its. Feb 14, 2014 the 5 calibers to claim the most powerful handgun in the world title reupload duration. Knifeprint is easy to learn and use because unlike other cad software, the knifeprint editor was specifically created for designing knives. Discover over 215 of our best selection of fixed blade knife patterns on with topselling fixed blade knife patterns brands. 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. The more comfortable it is, the less you think about it. It is tempered hard enough to cut green hardwood sticks, but soft. The original knife this pattern was made to mimic was first manufactured by w. As with other popular knife patterns the woodlore has been copied time and.
I am looking for one as close to the original as possible. Woodlore has led the way for uk bushcraft courses and overseas expeditions. This is not the box that is supplied with the alan wood woodlore knife, but it does not really detract from the value of the knife very much. This knife is pretty freaking awesome and definetly a head turner. Handcrafted from start to finish by uk based emberleaf workshops, with every single detail made with great care by. I strive to improve my skills, my products and to be a positive representative of. Design knives with cad precision and accuracy with the knifeprint editor. Its a beautiful knife with a rugged sheath and i would love to have one. With all this in mind, mears approached custom knife maker alan. Handcrafted from start to finish by uk based emberleaf workshops, with every single detail made with great care by their passionate bladesmiths. My version of this bushcraft knife has been taken from the wilkinson sword woodlore, expertly crafted from o1 high carbon tool steel which is strong and sharpens to a very fine edge. Since its a webbased application, there is no need to install any software, and all your designs are automatically saved.
Jul 27, 2011 the woodlore team post author july 28, 2011 at 2. Looking for downloadable 3d printing models, designs, and cad files. A woodlore type knife with the proper bolts, scale material, and shape. Beautiful hand forged bushcraft knives blue mountain forge. Discover over 256 of our best selection of pocket knife patterns on with topselling pocket knife patterns brands. Having used and acquired many knives over the years, from a variety of brand name manufacturers and without sufficient funds to purchase my ideal knife i decided to try and make my own. Shop the top 25 most popular pocket knife patterns at the best prices. Printable knife patterns templates for amateur knifemakers. Well be giving some clues on the chosen material nearer the.
The ray mears bushcraft knife, with a blade made to almost identical specifications as the original woodlore knife, is an exceptional and beautiful tool in its own right. Print a pdf and transfer it to wood, polycarbonate or steel to make your pattern. Knife handle patterns everybodys hands are a little different. Your knife pattern should reflect not only the function you desire, but an aesthetic that is your own.