neg Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 I actually did a mixture of forging and stock removal for this one. I rough cut it's shape with the chop saw, then forged it's final shape and forged down the teeth on the rasp. The bolster is stainless, I thought it'd be cool to stamp it there. The handle is micarta, my first time ever making the stuff. I'm happy with how it turned out, I think I'm going to start using it for all of my knives. It was really fun making it and it really makes finishing the handle exciting, seeing how your layers in he micarta turn out. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikecopXXX Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Very nice Neg. i like the pattern a file leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Love that deep green on those micarta scales. I've been looking into ordering some for a while, just have yet to pull the trigger. Beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neg Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Love that deep green on those micarta scales. I've been looking into ordering some for a while, just have yet to pull the trigger. Beautiful work! Don't bother buying it. Get on youtube and look up how to make it. It's surprisingly easy to make and really fun. About 20 minutes of work (plus an overnight dry) and you'll have enough micarta for three or four knives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Sweet, will do. Thanks for the advice, Neg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neg Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 I made this wooden sheath. Sheaths aren't my strong point, but I'm keeping this one and I'm happy enough with it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Nice job overall, neg. I especially like the homemade micarta. I agree; it is so easy to make, and fun. Sooo many possibilities! I was really happy with even *my* first attempt :D The sheath looks good too. I like working with leather, made one kydex sheath (not thrilled with the result), but wouldn't know where to begin with a wooden sheath. Bravo!! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neg Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Finished another one today, this time I used a brass bolster and larger pins. I think this one turned out a little better. I kept the files teeth on the blade, I only sharpened them, so it's very slightly serrated.I'm going to sell this one and keep the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neg Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Finished this one up today. My wife said it looks like a chameleon, so that's what I'll call it. I like this knife a lot, so I'll probably end up making several of these and keeping at least one. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rberry1911 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Nice knifes neg....i love how the rasp always looks like fish scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastRonin Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 What did you use for the blade on the chameleon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Love the "tail" on that one. You might think of making the final bit into a lanyard loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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