Robakyo Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 This is a knife I made over the winter. Simple, and without the usual file work. Mystery metal of the bed frame kind. Ipe scales with brazing rod pins. I made another similar to this, but gave it to my brother, who was visiting from Colorado. I'll have to get him to send me a few pics. Robert Quote
Gergely Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 I like it, too. A little rustic with this finish, but roughness - I think - is a very essential element of the beauty of a knife. Nice work. Greetings Gergely Quote
Benton Frisse Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Man, this is nice. A good looking hunter, for sure! Quote
Robakyo Posted August 1, 2014 Author Posted August 1, 2014 Simple but elegant. I like it! Dave Thank you Dave. I appreciate that a lot. I like it, too. A little rustic with this finish, but roughness - I think - is a very essential element of the beauty of a knife. Nice work. Greetings Gergely Thank you Gergely. Even though it looks rustic, I draw filed the blade and took it to 220 grit before the heat treatment. It is tough. I've used it to dig arrow tips out of target frames, and a few tree trunks. It still holds a good edge. Man, this is nice. A good looking hunter, for sure! Thank you Benton. I worked quite a bit on design sketches and then made several cardboard cut-outs to see what shape felt comfortable in my hand. Even so, after forging, I felt the curve of the handle crowded my hand, so I straightened the arch more. Quote
Robakyo Posted August 3, 2014 Author Posted August 3, 2014 Thank you BCROB! It went quicker than usual, because I only did file work where a re-positioned thumb might need some extra grip. Robert Quote
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