atakach Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Here are 5 that a customer ordered for Christmas gifts, I thought they came out really cool. Even though the pic isnt very clear, the pattern in them was real nice and had great contrast. They are 1095 and 15n20. They all measure between 6 1/4'' - 7 1/4''. The handles are (L to R) , snakewood,ironwood,buckeye burl,camel bone,box elder burl. All the woods are stabilized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 They look great. I am not a knifemaker/bladesmith. So I have what is probably a dumb sounding question. What do you mean by the handles are stabalized? Thanks in advance.:unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golgotha forge & anvil Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 beautiful work ! Gene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksnagel Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Really beautiful knives. I'm with Curley, stabilized? Nice Mark<>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 To paraphrase, stabilization is to remove the air in the wood or bone with polyurethane or polymer under a vacuum. let it dry and it is then stabilized. usually penetrates 1/8"-1/4" depending on what you use. if you google it there a bunch of ways to accomplish this. Chad J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironsmith Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I believe that means the wood is put into a vacuum chamber and then injected with an Epoxy resin , colors can be added as well in the process, but this "stabilizes" the wood to prevent cracking and deformation due to humidity and temperature changes. the knives look really nice too for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atakach Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 the previous poster that said they only penetrate to certain depths is incorrect in my opinion, these were done professionally, and are 100% stabilized the whole way through. One way it is obvious is that they were larger pieces and ground way down, the dye is just as vibrant in the wood as it was before ground. They are done i believe with a combo of heat,vaccuum, and either acrylics or polymers. these particular pieces came from www.arizonaironwoods.com thanks all andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I place my wood cut to size in a PVC tube, poor in the resins, and seal. Then draw a vacuum with my pump for an hour or so, then pressure to +30 psi and leave it overnight. After it sets up, its solid all the way through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Sorry Guys didn't mean to give bad info. Thats all i have been able to accomplish! sounds like i need to adjust a few things and try again. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jr. HHH Knives Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 Great job, they look awesome. Love the choices on handle material as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danocon Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 These are some very nice personal carry knives. I could see any one of these on my belt. Wouldn't mind a close up or two tho'. Very Nice work. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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