Some of my knives

[mrkiddi]

Here are some of my Ugly but Effective knives:) the only thing i use to make these is an angle grinder. since im living in Iceland and it's hard to get decent steel around here i used an old Car spring on the Big one but steel files on the 2 small ones with wooden handles, The Indian one was owned by my grandfather but i made the Handle since the old one was a little bit old and uncomfortable.

[golgotha forge & anvil]

there's nothing ugly about any of ur blades..it appears u used bone for the handles except for the one w/cord wrap..would I be correct on that?

Gene

[Mainely,Bob]

Just a tip here,the native birch has some excellent figure in the stumps and any of the areas around the branches and especially the forks of the trees.If you can get access to a firewood pile(try local farms) you`d be able come back with some really nice stuff for your knives.
I know wood is scarce up there but any of the ports or large cities may be a source of pallet/crate material.Try the NATO base down in the south west corner(pronounced,Ray-key-a-vic) if you`re close enough,they have a woodworking shop on base and lots of shipping material floating around.
One of the places up north where we were billeted(pronounce A-coo-airy)had enough wood floating around that we were able to find enough to keep us entertained.

[pkrankow]

Frames 3 and 4 are rather interesting looking. The others are very utilitarian, and not particularly ugly.
Phil

[mrkiddi]

there's nothing ugly about any of ur blades..it appears u used bone for the handles except for the one w/cord wrap..would I be correct on that?

Gene

It's actually Birch:)and the Big one with the Black handle is actually just some Green cord held together with electrical tape. I just made it to chop up trees at where i was working:) i just ordered Paracord online and got a local business to make the holes in the handle for me to thread it through and also for the Guard. and hopefully i can make it shiny and good looking in time.

[mrkiddi]

Just a tip here,the native birch has some excellent figure in the stumps and any of the areas around the branches and especially the forks of the trees.If you can get access to a firewood pile(try local farms) you`d be able come back with some really nice stuff for your knives.
I know wood is scarce up there but any of the ports or large cities may be a source of pallet/crate material.Try the NATO base down in the south west corner(pronounced,Ray-key-a-vic) if you`re close enough,they have a woodworking shop on base and lots of shipping material floating around.
One of the places up north where we were billeted(pronounce A-coo-airy)had enough wood floating around that we were able to find enough to keep us entertained.

The handles on the Two daggers and the Indian knife is Actually Birch:) me and my father were taking down an old Birch tree and i decided to make something out of it. 2 days later i found two old Files and made the two Daggers. the Handle on the Indian one is about 2 years old. and thanks for the tip, my grandfather is a sculptor and uses wood Drift wood from Akureyri in his work:) maybe i can get him to make me a beautiful carved handle.

[pkrankow]

Birch, while rather tight grained, accepts stain nicely, so you are not limited to blond handles. Many stains penetrate well and will not wear away quickly.

Phil

[mrkiddi]

Birch, while rather tight grained, accepts stain nicely, so you are not limited to blond handles. Many stains penetrate well and will not wear away quickly.

Phil

hmm maybe i should play around with the Color of the handles...thanks:)