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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: 4est Trekker on May 25, 2011, 11:07:51 am

Title: Two New Neck Knives
Post by: 4est Trekker on May 25, 2011, 11:07:51 am

Here's a couple I just finished.  The first is a ringed bird and trout made from a worn out Nicholson file.  It's 6.5" oal with a 3.5" blade.  The second is little "toothpick necker" out of saw steel and zebra wood.  It's 3.5" oal with a 1.75" blade.  Both were double quenched and etched in a vinegar/lemon juice bath. Thanks for looking.  Critique is always welcome!

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/C-0026.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/C-0014.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/C-0024.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/C-0023.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/C-0018.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/C-0005.jpg)

Title: Re: Two New Neck Knives
Post by: degoins on May 25, 2011, 12:11:28 pm

Fantastic looking little blades!!

Title: Re: Two New Neck Knives
Post by: Pappy on May 25, 2011, 12:24:03 pm

Now them are sweet. :) :) I like a lot. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Two New Neck Knives
Post by: Josh on May 25, 2011, 12:25:27 pm

very nice work.  on both of them...   :o

Title: Re: Two New Neck Knives
Post by: HatchA on May 25, 2011, 01:04:12 pm

Beautiful pieces of work...  I've never much liked bird & trout knives but I LOVE the design of your one - the twisted grip and the long, slender blade. 

Beautiful!


What's the cord on the saw-blade sheath made from?  Looks almost sinewy in appearance but I'm guessing it's just old/aged thread of some sort?

Title: Re: Two New Neck Knives
Post by: ErictheViking on May 25, 2011, 02:19:18 pm

gorgeous on both of them.

Title: Re: Two New Neck Knives
Post by: jonathan creason on May 25, 2011, 03:59:23 pm

Very nice!

Title: Re: Two New Neck Knives
Post by: mullet on May 25, 2011, 09:55:40 pm

Very nice, I've always liked those bird and trout knives.

Title: Re: Two New Neck Knives
Post by: Jtilley on May 25, 2011, 11:24:56 pm

awesome work!!! I especially like the bird/trout knife :)

Title: Re: Two New Neck Knives
Post by: GregB on May 26, 2011, 09:45:08 am

Beautiful job on both!

Title: Re: Two New Neck Knives
Post by: 4est Trekker on May 29, 2011, 12:11:31 am

Thanks, everybody :) .  I appreciate the kind words.  Hatch: the twisted cord is hand laid from some fine linen thread that has been dyed green.