ctp13 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 My Brother has been bugging me for a knife I asked him if there was something he had in mind and he said he liked one I built for a nephew - I'm old and have CRS so I just went and did it my way which is never the same . Started with 1x1 1085 ( I was told it was that dont know I bought it at a Blacksmith convention ) Used Oil to harden I dont have any heat treating equipment so I just guess I know my detail work is...... well poor I dont build enough knives to pratcice I decided to make it a combo horizontal and belt sheath . I can hit things with a hammer But the leather work took as long as the blade . Thanks Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Parker Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Chuck, It look strong and functional to me, I think your brother will be very happy. Thanks for sharing. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Einhorn Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 It looks nice to me. Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brasilikilt Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Ahhh.....very nicely done! I make blades and do leather work, I think both the knife and the sheath show lots of careful planning and skillful execution. I've never been a fan of tanto style blades, but yours is unique enough that I would be excited if someone made this one for me :-) Did you use zebra wood for the handle? anyways, this is quite a nice piece of work that will be admired by many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctp13 Posted December 30, 2009 Author Share Posted December 30, 2009 Ahhh.....very nicely done! I make blades and do leather work, I think both the knife and the sheath show lots of careful planning and skillful execution. I've never been a fan of tanto style blades, but yours is unique enough that I would be excited if someone made this one for me :-) Did you use zebra wood for the handle? anyways, this is quite a nice piece of work that will be admired by many. Thanks I'll keep trying I mostly make damascus The Tanto thing is the easest for me to free hand which is why I make them that way. The wood is Cocobolo - or a derivitive . we used to have an exotic wood guy here in Sactramento it was great to be able to walk in and get whatever I wanted. He moved to OR and our other local wood place closed so I will have to do it on line - or I have been thinking of making my own micarta I like the look of the levi stuff. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Waldon Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 The geometry on the last pic is very definite. Mine don't tend to show as much of that on the anvil, that tends to come later. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctp13 Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 The geometry on the last pic is very definite. Mine don't tend to show as much of that on the anvil, that tends to come later. Well done. Thanks Here is a pic of the top of the knife It looks flat in the other pics And my next one once I decide if I want to make a saw section or a flat grind in that area. Thanks again Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 we used to have an exotic wood guy here in Sactramento it was great to be able to walk in and get whatever I wanted. Chuck Nice looking work Chuck- Where abouts are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Waldon Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I really like the style these have. You have skills my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctp13 Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Nice looking work Chuck- Where abouts are you located? Hi I am in Plymouth CA just between Sacrameno and Jackson Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Waldon Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Go and edit your profile (upper right) to show your location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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