A few knives I've finished recently.

[Kyle Royer]

Hi everyone!

I haven't posted anything in the past few months so I thought I would show you what I've been up to. I have been doing lots of custom orders for the past few months. I just finished the last custom order I have to do until after Blade, so with the time I have in between now and the Blade Show I will be making knives to have on my table at Blade. I have a big pile of Damascus on my work bench already.

I would also like to thank my brother Caleb for the great pictures he's been doing.

Thanks for looking! Let me know what you think.


First up is a simple hunter with a 4" 5160 blade and a little re-curve. The handle is Ebony. The fittings are German Silver and there are Micarta spacers near the guard.
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Here is a simple sheath for the hunter. The fellow who ordered this knife breaks in new horses so he wanted an extra deep sheath so the knife wouldn't come flying out and get lost somewhere.
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Here is a Bowie with Four bar "W" Twist Damascus 10" blade. The handle is fossil walrus ivory. The fittings are "W" twist damascus also. The liners are of German silver with "Explosion" pattern file-work. The overall length is 15"
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Here are some detail shots of the bowie.
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Here is one of the most unique knives I've made. It's a Hawkbill with 3 1/2 "W" twist damascus. Fossil walrus ivory handle. The fittings are "W" twist damascus and it has German silver liners with "Explosion" pattern file-work. This knife and the above bowie are a set. This is the first Hawkbill knife I've made and it's the first set I've done. The blade was a little tricky to grind due to the aggressive drop to the edge.
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[Kyle Royer]

Last October I took a class with Ron Newton at his shop and he worked step by step on a folder and after each step I would do the same to my folder. Mr. Newton worked with me like this until the last two days of the class when he took over and worked on finishing my folder (I was not going fast enough to finish it in time). By the way the folder I am talking about is the one in the picture with green mammoth ivory. I'll describe the class auto here and then I'll give the story of the other auto with the next picture.

The Class Auto I made under the tutelage of Mastersmith Ron Newton has some of my premium Green Mammoth Ivory. I made the damascus in a Laddered "W" pattern. The blade is 3" long and the overall length is 6 7/8". The trigger is 416 stainless steel with a little Ron Newton classic file-work. The pattern for this knife is one of Ron's. There are also titanium liners that have been anodized to a gold color. The damascus bolsters have 24K Gold inlays. The spring on the inside of the knife is plated with 24K gold and the screws have been heat colored. The pattern on this knife is mostly of my own design with a little influence off of Ron's pattern. I had a great time with Ron and I am looking forward to taking another class with him at the end of this year. Ron's class was wonderful!

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This is a knife I just finished three days ago. It is my first sole authorship auto folder. The bolsters are of "Modified Star Burst" pattern damascus and feature 24K gold inlays. The 3 1/8" blade is a new pattern I've never done before and it's name is a little long so here it goes, it's "Modified Star Burst, Feathered Mosaic" pattern. Basically it's the pattern on the bolsters that's been feathered. The handle scales are fossil walrus ivory that's been checkered. The titanium liners are anodized a golden bronze color and have "Explosion" pattern file-work all around. The spring on the inside is heat colored to a golden bronze color as are the screws. My makers mark is on the damascus backbar down inside the handle. This is the first knife I've done checkering on. I will have both of these autos at the Blade show on display so you can see them in person.

Thanks for looking!
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Now I can work on knives for Blade!!!!!:):eek::cool::thumbup:;)

[Jon Klein]

Kyle you are quickly gaining the knowledge and ability to do it all. Hat's off to you from large fixed blades, to unique design, folders, auto's man that is some arsenal. Not to mention the quality of your materials, the steel you produce, and the overall diversity of your portfolio.

Excellent work, Jon

[Kevin Jones]

All these knives demonstrate the precise execution and attention to detail that one would expect from a maker who has been at it for decades.

The Auto Folder is beautiful and I know from examining your green mammoth auto that its lock & fire is as impressive as the rest of the knife. Perhaps, most amazing is your ability to master new processes as the checkering looks flawless. Really looking forward to seeing your knives at Blade Show.

Caleb’s photos are outstanding and these are professional quality in my opinion.

[Roger Pinnock]

Great work across the board Kyle. I just love the damascus pattern on that checkered ivory auto - and the clean lines of the little recurve carbon steel hunter are extremely appealing.

Roger

[David Darom]

Most impressive, Kyle, even for a Mastersmith, er... a J.S.? :)

All the best,
David Darom (ddd)

[Bob Betzner]

Kyle, I sit here wondering what to type - I think we have all used up the adjectives and adverbs we know, when it comes to describing how we feel about your progress and work. I'll just say that you continue to amaze!

Best,

Bob

[sohail roshni]

ok guys
this is weird but i cant see any photos in this post.
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-soh

[Marcel Dierijck]

I love those folders, but alas no autos allowed in Holland. Kyle you are a really talented guy.:cool::cool:

If you ever want to try your hand at a Goblin folder just give me a call.

Marcel

[Kevin Jones]

ok guys
this is weird but i cant see any photos in this post.
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-soh

That's peculiar.
Others seem to be seeing them.

[Kevin Evans]

I'll keep it simple, that is some outstanding work!!!

[Kyle Royer]

Hi everyone.

Thanks for the kind words about these knives! I appreciate it a lot.

[Allen Newberry]

Great work as always!

[Lin Rhea]

Beautiful work Kyle. Lin:)

[Don Hanson]

Lookin very good, Kyle...

Hope you realize, making autos will cause much stress and hair loss. :D

[Marcel Dierijck]

Hope you realize, making autos will cause much stress and hair loss. :D

As Don can vouch for:D;)

Marcel

[Don Hanson]

As Don can vouch for:D;)

Marcel

I am now bald and look kind of like this little guy :D

[Murray White]

I'm not a Hawkbill fan but that one is very kewl. lines, execution and adornment really make this piece stand out.

[Michael Ruth]

Exceptional work Kyle! Those folders look like you've been making them all along. I can't wait to see your table at BLADE!

[Suzanne P. Vaughan]

Your work continues to blow my socks off!!!