Jason Wernli - My First Year

[Jason Wernli]

After reading what Justin Presson has accomplished, I feel a little behind!
Oh Well, here it goes...
In the Spring time, I thought, hey, I should make a knife. Now, this is pretty much all I want to do in my free time. I have very little of that... Please excuse the poor pictures.
My first couple blades were done the hard way on a file jig.
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Here is Knife #1!!! It is definitely rough, but I had fun and learned a lot!
0-1 and Cocobolo... Nickel silver bolsters and pins


Here is knife #2 with the sheath. 0-1 and Ironwood...416 SS bolsters and Pins



Got tired of my file guide and HF 1x30... so I built this!
AWESOME!


Here is my 3rd Knife in WIP - Can't find a finished pic right now...
0-1 ended up with Leopardwood scales


Here is my 5th Knife. It is D2 with Leopardwood and 416 Bolsters.
It is a small EDC and really fits good in the hand. Definitely my favorite!!!



I am super excited as I have my Etching machine almost built and I got my
Stencils from Ernie, and my leather stamp yesterday!!!


I can't wait to see what I can get done this year.

Thanks to all of you that have helped me this year whether you know it or not!

- Jason

 

[Justin Presson]

Great job Jason! That 2nd knife l really like the profile. I'm diggin the stamp is that going to be your stencil for your blades too. Hey man don't feel bad my knifemaking is about to slow down with the new baby coming soon, just when you get one out of diapers and sleeps all night time to do it again.