markb

I've yet to work micarta but i had a piece of canvas micarta that I left laying in the dirt for a year rain snow 100+ degrees for days , 90+ for weeks and it didn't seem to change, although I didn't measure or test in any way

That's a serious knife, looks good, and I like your description of the handle build, very helpful. Mark

I just love ivory, I've collected a lot over the years but don't know if I will ever make a knife worthy of it. Just don't know if I can cut it up. I'd never cut up the Bilikin.

Wow! My little knife just got sooo easy. I just put a deep set of parallel gouges in with a mis-pull on the draw file. thanks for the perspective. Mark

I have a book, "Bethlehem Tool Steels" copy right 1948, listing HW8 -Hot Work 8 tool steel Typical Analysis C 0.60 Chromium 3.60 Moly 8.50 Vanadium 1.75 They list heat treatment,uses, instructions for working, tempering tables etc. a couple of pages on this steel. Also listed "Solid Drill Steel" C .75, Manganese .20 Silicon .15 Uses- chisels, concrete-buster points, crow bars, blacksmithing tools, etc. I don't have a scanner, but if you'd like specific info I can relay it. Mark

I'm going to reference a page I posted and re read it. Seems I may have the answer to my own Question. I've been reading about knife making for so long and not actually practicing that the info is familiar but not really learned. It takes a combo or info and action, so I'm going to do as Steve suggested. Please continue to post on the subject.

Is thinner faster? Does faster= harder?

I traded electrical work for the use of a Bob Cat and the owner said it needed some hydraulic fluid so pick up a quart or 2. Well, they sell it in 21/2 Gal. jugs and it took a half a quart. I think it is about a twenty weight oil. (Good stuff, $40.00) Would this be suitable for quench or should I send it back w/Bob. Thanks Mark

I took the idea from a picture of a knife with this basic shape, and then changed small things. I should have made a note of the maker and given credit. I'm not sure when you should give credit for a design, there's so many styles and variations. It had a guard about 1/8" thick in an oval shape, but I don't know how to do that. Well I know one way... but skill level is beyond mine. This could be the subject for another thread. Thanks for your consideration, I was drawn to the exaggerated profile too. Heres a spear type profile I never finished. It had a guard about 1/8" thick in an oval shape, but I don't know how to do that. Well I know one way... but skill level is beyond mine.

Thanks for your support and enthusiasm, I'm excited about working on this one, changed the details a little from the original idea, anxious to see how it turns out too. Mark

That's cool Mike and your mom is a lucky lady. Great design and execution. How is the pivot made? Mark

Had a chance to do a little more, finished the tang taper and did the ricaso and one side blade bevel.

"Space Rock Blade".... ROCKS!!!! "maybe I should post more here" Please do. Watching closely, congratulations I think you have moved way beyond the Dark Side.:D

It appears flawless, an inspiration. How is your name etched and blackend. Thanks for posting great pics. Mark

Started the tang taper, using felt pen to see where I'm at. Made a quickie vise (not my design).

Although you don't want to use atificial means here's some info if you change your mind. Glue Wars 2 - BladeForums.com