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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: 4est Trekker on January 12, 2011, 09:37:52 pm

Title: Couple of New Knives
Post by: 4est Trekker on January 12, 2011, 09:37:52 pm: Here's a couple I finished recently. They both are from the same reclaimed saw steel. I contacted the company who manufactured it and, after some long holds on the phone, they were able to tell me what steel the blade was made from. It sure paid off to figure out what I was actually working with.

Neither blade is finished particularly well by some standards, but I like the "working man's patina" and sanding marks. (Or would that be "lazy man's patina?")

The large one has flamed maple and rosewood scales with peened copper tube and homemade mosaic pins. The smaller one has horn scales. Both are lightly etched in vinegar.

The larger one is a gift for a kid at the school I teach who was born without his right hand. Yet, he's really into industrial technology and my outdoor club. I even taught him to shoot a traditional bow, which he does quite well. He wanted to learn how to use a plasma cutter in shop class, so I gave him some steel and a pattern and he cut out some blanks for me. I told him I would either pay him or make him a knife. Stupid question to ask an 18 year-old kid! So, after a phone call home and a permission slip, he's grinnin' ear to ear. (His last name just happens to be "Steele.") Thanks for looking.

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/Nates-Knife-1.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/Nates-Knife-3.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/Nates-Knife-4.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/HPIM4691.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/HPIM4692.jpg)
Title: Re: Couple of New Knives
Post by: NTD on January 12, 2011, 09:40:08 pm: Really nice knives there 4est. I like the rustic look of the working mans pantina ;)
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Post by: mullet on January 12, 2011, 10:12:10 pm: 4est, you are good. I like that little black one.
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Post by: Keenan on January 12, 2011, 10:20:20 pm: wow those are incredible.
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Post by: Barrage on January 12, 2011, 11:30:52 pm: Very nice. I like the maple / rosewood one.
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Post by: kerryb on January 12, 2011, 11:37:49 pm: Wow those are works of art, and the last one has my initials on the sheath. Beautiful craftsmanship.
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Post by: Pappy on January 13, 2011, 05:56:54 am: Beautiful knives,very nice work.
Pappy
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Post by: cracker on January 13, 2011, 07:18:44 am: very cool great jesture
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Post by: bobnewboy on January 13, 2011, 10:50:10 am: Sweet looking knives. Homemade mosaic pins eh? I'll be that takes some skill and patience....
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on January 13, 2011, 12:42:19 pm: Very nice work as always. I really like those small neckers you make.
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Post by: bareshaft12 on January 13, 2011, 08:18:42 pm: Those are sweet,AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+++++++++++++
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Post by: medicinewheel on January 14, 2011, 05:19:17 am: Beautiful!
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Post by: stickbender on January 15, 2011, 04:21:35 am: Beautiful work, and very nice gesture on your part. Your school shop has a Plasma Cutter? Man, I wish they had those when I was a kid! They just a tad out of my price range!!!! Starting at about $10,000.00, for the cad system ones, I think. But nice work, and a kindness that will inspire him to also do something nice for someone else.

Wayne