October 18, 200916 yr This is my 5th knife finished (I do handles occasionally!) its 8 1/2" blade 20c & 15n20 with G10 scales, stainless pins & front & aft lanyard tubes turned in the lathe,. 250 ish layers, a random / dogstar pattern
October 18, 200916 yr That is one magnificent piece of work. It would be a shame to actually use it! lol. Like the handle shape as well.
October 19, 200916 yr Author The blade was 1 1/2" longer before I tried to straighten it a little to much immediatly after quench! It was going to be a 'cutting competition' knife (10" blade x 5" handle x 2" deep) Im going to do another one similar (but try not to snap it in heat treat this time!) but I will go for 3/8" thick at the spine, instead of the 1/4" this one is!!) - the 2 x 4 timbers wont stand a chance :D
October 20, 200916 yr Author thanks for the nice words everyone! The 10" version of this one is on hold for a bit, I just discovered the joy of anglo saxon esk historical pieces! Im working on a nice (ish) seax now, and since ive started researching Ive realised what the ancestors were capable of doing patternwelding wise (makes most of us look like a bunch of incompetents ! ) Think Im gonna enjoy this challenge !
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