December 11, 200718 yr Hi Im new here. I just found this fourm and I had to check it out. I build iron handrailings for a living. And I make knives sometimes too. Here is a machetti I just finished for a client who will use it at work. I forged it from a peice of 3/16"x 2" L6. It's 19" long with a rubber handle. I tested it out by chopping down some small trees on my property. DaveJacobson Manufacturing
December 12, 200718 yr Yes, very nice. And I, too, would LOVE to know how you did the handle. Welcome to IFI. I believe that you will find it one of the best resources that you can get on the internet. Quite cozy 'round here this time of year! :)
December 12, 200718 yr Author Thank you for the warm welcome. I got the handle material from K&G I used a 40 grit then a 220 grit belt on a medium speed to shape it. I deeply roughed up the tang and the inside of the scales before epoxying. and I peined the pins over realty good. All the rubber shavings floated on top of the water and when I went to grind a piece of metal it started burning and stunk up the shop pretty good. So ya just have to remember to move the water bucket before grinding rubber. I do like the performance of the handle. Even when its wet I still have a good grip. I will be using it again on some of my working knives. DaveJacobson Manufacturing
December 13, 200718 yr wow, form and function beautifully combined in that one. Sometimes big 'pointy' things look kinda ugly / vicious / but thats looks great! - if there was a rep system on this forum il'd dish it out for that! - great work.
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