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This is a discussion on First forged chopper within the Knives in General forums, part of the Bladesmithing category; Hey folks! Here is my first attempt at a big forged blade. Steel: 5160 Blade: 12-1/2" convex grind recurve Handel: ...
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06-26-2008, 01:06 PM
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 First forged chopper
Hey folks! Here is my first attempt at a big forged blade. Steel: 5160 Blade: 12-1/2" convex grind recurve Handel: 6" long Scales: Home made micarta out of epoxy and cotton flannel strips Pin: 1/4" stainless steel tubing This was a Fathers day present to my Dad, and I am really happy how it turned out. The blade is much more lively in my hand than I thought it would, and it pops hairs all the way! #15 - Blacksmith Photo Gallery #15 - Blacksmith Photo Gallery #15 - Blacksmith Photo Gallery #15 - Blacksmith Photo Gallery
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06-26-2008, 01:15 PM
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Nice blade. Now enlighten us all about how you made the scale material. Is it a very involved process?
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06-26-2008, 02:21 PM
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Laying down a sheet of wax paper on a flat board. Putting a layer of fresh mixed epoxy on the paper the size of my cloth strips. Pressing the first strip down, and pushing it flat. Added another layer of epoxy. Added another strip...and so on. When it was thick enough I then folded the wax paper up like a flat burrito. Put another piece of flat wood on top and clamp them together. Wait for it to dry, and do not touch....it gets hot! Unwrap and cut off the excess edges with a scrollsaw. Plane it flat. Cut out the scale. I should have taken some pics, next time I will! 
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06-26-2008, 02:54 PM
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Thanks, I knew how they make Micarta, just wondered about the process for the "home-brewed" kind. Very cool...very cool. I like doing things without having to buy it all ready to go. Self-reliance rocks.
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