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Title: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: jonathan creason on June 05, 2012, 09:56:13 am

A little over a week ago a friend of mine called me about making a knife for his son that was graduating from basic.  He left it open ended to do whatever I wanted just make it big.  This was forged out of 1/4" x 1.5" 1084 steel, OAL length is a little over 11", tapered tang, forged finger guard, and a shaving sharp clip.

The sheath is deer rawhide over veggie tan. 

(http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/jrc1106/Lanesknife2.jpg)
(http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/jrc1106/Lanesknife1.jpg)

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: half eye on June 05, 2012, 01:07:49 pm

That is a first class killin knife right there. Allways been partial to that blade shape for the purpose. He ought to be proud to carry that, it's "all business".
rich

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: ErictheViking on June 05, 2012, 02:02:41 pm

Thats sweet. definately looks like a mountain man knife. (just the kind I like).

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: jonathan creason on June 05, 2012, 04:14:32 pm

Thank you, gentlemen.  I appreciate the kind words.

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: Jimbob on June 05, 2012, 04:17:12 pm

"Now thats a knife" (said in my best crocidile dundee voice) :laugh:  Any man would be proud to cary that.

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: Muler44 on June 05, 2012, 06:26:50 pm

Sweet lookin' Taliban whacker.  What's the handle, Cocobolo?  1/4" thick that long makes for a hefty blade!  >:D

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: mullet on June 05, 2012, 06:45:13 pm

That's a good looking one, Jonathan. And really like the sheath, too. The box went in the mail today, and your Postman isn't going to be happy >:D.

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: jonathan creason on June 06, 2012, 10:13:02 am

Awesome!  I can't wait to try it all out, Eddie.  Thanks again man.

Thank all of you for the kind words.  The young man seemed very pleased with it, and I guess that's the most important thing.  I "think" the scales are cocobolo, but I'm not sure.  I got them in a drawing at out local knife guild meeting.

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: Pappy on June 06, 2012, 10:36:46 am

Very nice work,hope it helps to keep him safe. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: GregB on June 07, 2012, 09:03:21 am

Very nice knife, and I can appreciate the work that went into it!

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 07, 2012, 10:51:17 pm

The sheath is very cool Jon. I love it. Good use of your great imagination.

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: jeffhalfrack on June 07, 2012, 11:22:26 pm

    Thats  Cool!!   Hey   could  you  tell  that  guy  thanks  for  his  service?  And  give the old man  a pat  on the  back!  Thanks JeffW

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: criveraville on June 08, 2012, 12:02:34 am

A real beauty. I like how you left part of that blade rough looking. The sheath is pretty cool looking too  ;)

Cipriano

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: Parnell on June 09, 2012, 07:35:53 pm

Very slick!

Title: Re: Fighting knife for a new soldier
Post by: jonathan creason on June 11, 2012, 09:25:42 am

Thanks all for the kind words.  I really appreciate it.