kevin (the professor) Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hello again, I had several people on a different forum mention that the handle was not in proportion to the size and task of the knife. This time, I decided to go with their suggestions. I tried to just shrink the original handle, but I discovered a flaw in the wood as I ground it down. One of those random things, you know, like when you are not really skilled and don't own a drill press, and let your drill slip into a hole parallel to the one you are drilling. Then, it takes off at a wild angle to the side for a second before you stop. That sort of random, uncontrollable, unforseeable thing. So, as I ground the first handle down, I uncovered the errant channel I had put into it while trying to get the tang through the block in the beginning. Not having a drill press is no excuse for a simple mistake, but it would have helped, and it makes me feel better. Had to hacksaw and chisel the thing off! Still, the outcome is better now, because I put a piece of Rosewood that looks better than the mesquite did. So, enjoy the photos, thanks for the advice. If only I could make a wooden sheath to hold it.... Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 very nice, good balance now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 that is nice, the rose wood is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRobb Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech413 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I really like that handle. It suits the knife well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tophand Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I am an ergonomics professional. Send it to me and I will give it a good run through. Three or four months this summer should be fine. very nice design. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhunter Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Thats real nice like the wood you used ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnrgarland Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hey Kevin, Don't be too hard on yourself for that 'extra' hole you drilled. I don't have a drill press either so I avoid engineering drilling operations into my knives. Take some pic's of your knife shop today and look back in a year and you'll be surprised at how things will change. Did you forge the blade and/or shape it by hand? I like the brass you incorporated into the handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin (the professor) Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 yes, the blade is hand forged and shaped with files and a 1x42" belt grinder. I have a piece of rr track set in a bucket of clay to kill the ring. I am working in the garage of a condo, so I had to be quiet. the butt-cap is coin mokume, so it is really a stack of 6 quarters that I forge welded and shaped. You can see concentric rings of copper and nickel where I beveled it on the back and parallel lines on the sides. It looks cool, I have been using it for most (4 of 5) butt caps so far. the person I was making this for actually saw a previous knife, and asked me to do this. thanks for the encouragement. I don't know anyone here in CT that does bladesmithing or blacksmithing, so the feedback from the forum is invaluable. It is the closest thing to teacher and supporter I can get right now. kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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