August 12, 200916 yr This is #3 for me. 1084 stock removal Ivory paper micarta, 304 SS pins and bolster 5" blade 4 1/2" handle 10" hollow grind, tapered tang Fit and finish isn't what I'd hoped and one bolster went crooked, plunge is pretty wavy. Hand sanded the blade to 600 after these pics, and cleaned up the handle. Thanks for looking Mark Edited August 12, 200916 yr by mod07
August 12, 200916 yr Very nice, she is a beauty. I especially like the gradation in pin size. It's a nice touch!
August 12, 200916 yr Author Thanks Monte Don, the micarta is old ivory paper, it turns a dark yellow with age.
August 12, 200916 yr That's quite pretty Mark, Congratulations! How did you machine all the tight radii in the guard? They really catch my eye.
August 13, 200916 yr Author Thanks Finnr Hi Mike, I filed the 3/8" radius in the blade, shaped and polished the front of the bolsters, drilled and finished the blade at the ricaso area then pinned the bolsters after heat treated with 2 1/8th inch pins. Used a lot of sand paper, and buffed.
August 14, 200916 yr that is great for an early knife. I like it on its own merrit, especially given it is one of your first. Great. Kevin
August 14, 200916 yr Author Thanks Kevin, I've been watching your progress... I'm trying to catch up Edited August 15, 200916 yr by markb
August 14, 200916 yr Mark, Well done my friend. Would love to see it in person. I'm working one up right now and will hopefully be posting pix in the near future. ML
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