2Tim215 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Just a rough little user I forged up last week and decided to finish today. Steel - 52100 OAL - 230 Blade - 110X32X6 Sanded to 600 # and left as is. Crits and comments welcome as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 You're rough little users are quite spectacular! Another beautiful piece of work. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I LIKE this! Very nice use of texture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Nicely done How did you get the rough texture in the handle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Doesn't look "primitive" to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I have to agree w/Thomas. Nice work! You website has some nice looking blades also. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quint Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Cool stuff on your site. Really like your handle, that stippling is a great idea, assume it improves the grip and also looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Tim215 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thanks all for the comments, they do keep one motivated. The stippling was to save the knife as I had to burn in the washers for the rivets and they had ugly little black rings around them. Does help with grip though I could have kept the lines a little neater. I personally like the forge finished look though here in SA they don't sell, everyone wants Damascus and shiny with exotic materials. If any one has any tips for drilling perfectly flat holes for washers? Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Very nice! I wish my "finished" knives were as nice as your "primitive" ones. Thanks for posting. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Tim215 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Mitch - I am still at the point where I wish my knives were as good as some makers I know - it helps that I have a new friend who makes knives of surpassing quality who drives me to be my best. My knives have improved in the few months I have known him. It also helps that life has taught me to accept constructive criticism with humility and discard that of those who don't care. As the old Baptists say - just keep on keeping on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnewberry Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Very nice! Not only the finish, but the design. It flows well. For flat bottomed holes I use a rivet drill: http://www.knifemaking.com/category-s/379.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Tim215 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thanks, didn't know you get that and another supplier to add to my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etech669 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Thanks all for the comments, they do keep one motivated. The stippling was to save the knife as I had to burn in the washers for the rivets and they had ugly little black rings around them. Does help with grip though I could have kept the lines a little neater. I personally like the forge finished look though here in SA they don't sell, everyone wants Damascus and shiny with exotic materials. If any one has any tips for drilling perfectly flat holes for washers? Thanks Tim G'day Tim, Awsome finish, I use slot drills or end mill cutters for flat holes but you need a good machine vice and no slop in the bench drill bearings. (Or a milling machine :) ) Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arqueroalpha Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 That finished like very much, niece knife and well completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rileyhw Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 i love this knife man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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