kevin (the professor) Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Greetings All, I am posting the "almost done" version of this knife. It is 1095 just over 10" long 2.5 wide 3/16 to 1/8" thick edge quenched in canola tempered at 425 for two 3-hour cycles 1095 guard mokume butt cap I want to thank those who gave me input when I asked on the "Design and Critique" board. I am continually pleased by the willingness of those in this community to help someone with essentially no experience. I can't over state how much this means to me. Any comments, advice, or encouragement are welcomed. You guys have been serving as proxy teachers, although I have a lead from a nice gentleman for some real teaching soon. Thanks, Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 that is nice, what type of wood did you use for your handle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalMuncher Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Nice work man, looks like it would do a good job at chopping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin (the professor) Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 the handle is made from a maple burl. It is sanded to 400 grit, and rubbed with linseed oil. I am going to sand it better and coat with tung oil. thanks for looking. kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
element Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Nice chopper, did you make a sheath for it? Is that a beach tree in the background? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin (the professor) Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yes, it is a beach tree. It is in my front yard here in CT. I haven't made a sheath yet. I am no good with leather work, yet. I have been making wooden scabbard by sandwiching a layer of boxwood or balsa with a knife-shaped cut-out between two thin and flat layers of the same wood. Then, I put a small piece of leather in the mouth to press the knife into the wood and act as a "keeper." Then, I grind and stain these. Also drill a hole in end for drain and air movement. The technique is really simple, and you get a sturdy protective box. Unfortunately, the one's I have made to date have been really ugly. I need to either use a more attractive wood, or get some good leather to cover the final product. I like working with metal better than wood, so I haven't emphasized this, but I am getting a stack of knives with no covering again, so I will make another run at improving sheath skills soon. kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I like this one a lot, great job. Also, the wood choice for this knife seems to be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortdog Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Kevin- You're on a roll, man! Good looking knife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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