Iron Striker Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I started making this "knife" on the spur of the moment. My thoughts were that I would make a small knife just to practice on and that is what it has turned out to be. It was a lot of fun and I did learn a great deal in the process. The blade is from a 14" concrete saw blade, the handel is made from Texas Mesquite and Deer Horn (because the wood was to short), the guard is made from a piece of brass I had on hand. The blade looks like it does because I couldn't sharpen the edge after I put it all together (yes another beginner mistake) and I scratched it up while trying. I call it a "dremel tool" finish. I have since bought a gas forge and I am in the process of getting things set up in my shop. I've seen a lot of great stuff come through this forum and I look forward to learning more. Oh it does make a dandy letter opener! Any comments are appreciated. Thanks, Jamie Herring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM454 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 finishing tip, use ONLY new belts and SLOW speed for any horn, and you wont get the discoloration in the antler. Most this color could be from metal in the belt rubbing into the horn, I found that out the hard way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Striker Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thanks! The horn was an old piece. That discoloration was there when I started. It seemed as if it was weatherd more than the other side. Thanks Again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Cool looking knife. I like it. Thanks for posting. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billp Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Realy nice looks good for your first time it kind of looks like it would be a good fish flaying knife. billp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Striker Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 That's kind of what I had in mind. Fillet I mean. I think once I get a good belt grinder I can put an edge on it. I made the knife by the stock removal method. The steel from the saw blade is very durable. I'm going to have to do some experimenting before I make another that way. Thanks for the reply. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojavedesertrat Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 It looks nice, and I think the dremel finish gives it a bit more character than all these mirror finished knives on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 A fish disemboweler, yeah, it could work for that or for quail and dove. Nice looking little knife, you done good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Striker Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thanks again for the input! Bentiron, My inlaws used to live in Cave Creek. My wifes step dad had a horse breeding business there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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