Jclonts82 Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I made a 600-ish layer billet for a kitchen knife (wip in one of the pics), had a chunk left over. 4” x 2” x ~3/8”. My lovely wife suggested I make her dad a fishing knife for Christmas. Her dad, and all 3 brothers are avid fishers. I decided I’d challenge myself, and stretched that billet to 4 knives. One for each. Because I forged nearly to completion of shape, and the high layer count, the pattern is REALLY squished in there. Handles are canvas micarta, beded fully with epoxy. I cut a small channel in the inside perimeter of the scales and filled it with epoxy. Idea being kinda like an o-ring to ensure I get a good seal. Sanded up to 400 grit, added single direction checkering lines for grip. Cutlery pins, heads ground a lot thinner so they stand up less. Then each persons initials stamped on the head of the pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Hammer Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Beautiful! Nicely done. Who wouldn't be happy receiving one of those for Christmas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jclonts82 Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 Gave em out today (late Christmas due to scheduling people from 4 different cities) Everyone was extatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim L. Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eutrophicated1 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 We all know these fishermen don't live in Arizona, cause there're no places to fish in that state. Lake Meade doesn't count. Fabulous, working knives. I'm jealous, envious, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jclonts82 Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 Someone from Flint Michigan?... i'd understand you being weary of water. LOL There are enough small lakes and streams, hidden gems, if you know where to look. They all live in AZ, with 3 being in the southeast part of the state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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