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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: madcrow on August 17, 2013, 06:32:34 pm

Title: KiTH anyone?
Post by: madcrow on August 17, 2013, 06:32:34 pm
I just wanted to see if there was any interest in a knife in the hat trade.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: KHalverson on August 17, 2013, 07:16:11 pm
i'd be game
depending on the allotted time
this is the busy time of the year for me  with  kids in high school sports ,workin a full time job ,huntin and whatever other projects I have on the bench
Kevin
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: madcrow on August 17, 2013, 07:46:55 pm
I was thinking of leaving this up for a couple of weeks and draw the names then.  Was thinking of setting the shipping date for one month after that because i know people are busy and some are on vacation and others are getting ready to go.  This is open to steel and stone knives.  Make the blade yourself.  When you send the pm with your address, include if you want right or left handed.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: mullet on August 17, 2013, 11:36:59 pm
I'd like to, but it's hunting season down here and I'm going to Israel and Spain for work.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on August 17, 2013, 11:57:28 pm
I would be in also but like above, we would need some time. I work 12 hour days almost every day and often weekends as well. Add hunting season to that and it comes down to I would need some time.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: killir duck on August 18, 2013, 12:12:13 am
I'm in, being a custom knifemaker anyways I'll just make one in between custom orders no problem, if you come up with an odd number of guys or for some reason need another knife I'd be happy to help out.   also every one that enters in should specify weather they want a left or right handed sheath.

p.s. i'd prefer a left handed sheath
p.p.s. i'll be gone all of next week so if you p.m me you won't get an answer till next saterday night at the earliest (i'll home all day sunday though)
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: bubby on August 18, 2013, 02:01:12 am
i'd like in if the deadline was extended some
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: wildman on August 18, 2013, 02:33:54 am
I would be up for it
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: soy on August 18, 2013, 05:12:58 am
I received a couple blades from Killer duck....Top notch!!! ;)
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Frosty28 on August 18, 2013, 03:38:38 pm
My name is Frosty and I am interested in joining in on KITH.  I have been  making knives as a hobby for 72 years.
How do I correspond with other members on here? Can I get anybody's address and/or phone number? Thanks. Nice to be a part of the group.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: madcrow on August 18, 2013, 07:27:18 pm
How much more time is needed to get more to join in?  Shipping date of October 12th work for ya?  Frost, once the sign up period is complete, you can send me a personal message on here, or email me with your name and address.  I will have an impartial party draw the names and then a personal message will be sent to each person with the name that they drew.  Then we just set back and wait for the package to arrive.  Then you can take a picture and post it on here so that everybody can see what you got.  If posting the picture is a problem, just email it to me and I will post it for you.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: bubby on August 18, 2013, 11:40:15 pm
Oct. 12 works for me, i'm in, bub
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: wildman on August 19, 2013, 12:27:33 am
Oct. 12th is good for me too.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: KHalverson on August 21, 2013, 07:07:09 pm
oct 12 will work for me.
theres gotta be more knife makers here.
kevin
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: mullet on August 21, 2013, 07:21:55 pm
I don't think I can do it, maybe next time. I'm leaving mid to end of December.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on August 21, 2013, 10:41:12 pm
I don't know if my knives would be up to the quality as everyone else's... but I would be willing to get in on this.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: madcrow on August 21, 2013, 11:35:17 pm
Skill level don't matter, as long as you can make a usable knife.  I have seen yours Duck, very nice.  OK, so far we have:

madcrow
KHalverson
killir duck
wildman
bubby
Frost28
Cardboard_Duck
sleek
bryan irwin
Trapper Rob
Parnell
Gus

Come on people, i know we have more than this making knives.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on August 22, 2013, 12:54:37 am
Toss me in this please.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: bryan irwin on August 22, 2013, 11:40:40 pm
Put me in Eddie
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: madcrow on August 22, 2013, 11:46:13 pm
OK, I updated the list.  I would still like to see more people sign up.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Trapper Rob on August 23, 2013, 10:15:51 pm
Does it have to be steel knife or would flint be OK.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Trapper Rob on August 23, 2013, 11:44:00 pm
Put me in Eddie.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: madcrow on August 24, 2013, 12:23:55 am
Stone is fine Trapper.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Parnell on August 24, 2013, 02:39:26 am
I'll play.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: madcrow on August 24, 2013, 06:02:49 pm
OK Parnell, I will deal you in.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on August 24, 2013, 06:40:41 pm
I supose I am to mention I am right handed, and use the snot out of my knives. Sure wish I had a decient skinner though  ::)
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: KHalverson on August 24, 2013, 07:13:12 pm
lets keep this up and running with finished knife pics
like the trade bow thread
that is if its fine with everybody
Kevin
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on August 24, 2013, 08:07:02 pm
Sounds good to me :) I need to go dig up a log for an anvil now.... Hope to get started tonight.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: KHalverson on August 25, 2013, 11:07:09 am
got up early this morning and hit the forge before it got hot supposed to be near 90 here today.
started as a 5 in length of coil spring
comments and critiques welcome
Kevin
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/001_zpse674515a.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/oxbowsteelheader/media/001_zpse674515a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Trapper Rob on August 25, 2013, 10:55:17 pm
You sure do make a sweet knife.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: wildman on August 26, 2013, 10:22:03 pm
I roughed out a blade today, and polished a leg bone its aging in coffe grounds now. I have some barrel brown left over from last flinter build for the blade. I hope somebody likes a F/I trade knife or roach belly!
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Trapper Rob on August 26, 2013, 11:20:40 pm
wildman whoever gets it if they don't like it they can send it to me it would go good with my F&I outfit.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on August 26, 2013, 11:26:31 pm
Question for you KH. How are you forging in that bevel for the edge? What are you using to allow you to hammer a consistent angle?
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: KHalverson on August 27, 2013, 06:07:33 pm
sleek
no special tools.
just a couple hammers that I like to use for dropping the edge and bevel work
I try to keep the hammer strokes even from one side to the other and practice ,practice, practice
Kevin
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Gus on August 27, 2013, 09:59:57 pm
Howdy Y'all,

Is it too late to get into the KITH this go round?

-gus
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: madcrow on August 28, 2013, 07:19:40 am
no it isnt.  I will update the list and put your name on it this evening
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on August 29, 2013, 01:33:57 am
Fired up the ole bow scrap burning forge today. Sittin by its fire taking a break as a mater of fact letting coals settle. Holy carp my 5 lb hammer is heavy! I haven't used it in so long! Anyways, just making some knife forms. I reall don't know what to make for my person because I don't know who he is. I guess this is luck of the draw. So we will see what gets made and how it turns out. Pics up soon.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: killir duck on August 29, 2013, 10:39:56 am
started on mine yesterday hope to get some more work done on it this afternoon along with a couple others.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: wildman on August 29, 2013, 09:12:33 pm
Here is mine so far. I have been making mostly Mid 1700s style lately trying to get that era down. The kinfe is a generic copy of that period. It has deer leg bone handle aged in coffee grounds double pin trade style blade, pinned with soft steel and then wrapped and sewn with wet rawhide to pull it all tight. The blade is a circular saw blank I aged for effect it was double oil quenched and then treated with plum brown. I will make a sheath from brain tan. I hope you guys like it. If this would not be good for some please comment and I can whip something up a little more up to date

Thanks for looking
Keith
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Danzn Bar on August 29, 2013, 10:06:57 pm
I'm not a knife maker, but love it!  Would go good with my flintlock
DBar
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on August 29, 2013, 10:26:18 pm
Hey man, looks good to me. Mine will be made from a piece of spring steel from an old horse drawn wagon. I know I want the knife to be usable as possiable. Reckon most here hunt with a bow, so they need to clear a shooting lane. The knife will be a chopper. Also good for quartering up an animal, so will not be a hard point but rather roll it up towards the spine, which allows for skinning and gutting without poking a gut sack or a hole in the hide, or yourself even. For chopping power and lite weight, will have more mass up forward and less to the handle. Pobably going to magnatize it also to point north when hung from a string.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Gus on August 30, 2013, 12:03:28 am
Well at this point I have a few Damascus blades that I got in trade over the past few years. One a Bowie, a smaller skinner with a welded on tang and a wide skinner.

I also have a few high carbon blades received in trade that I might go with.

Which ever way it goes, it will be meant to be used... :)

-gus
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: madcrow on September 02, 2013, 09:01:20 pm
The names have been drawn.  For all that have not started yet, Let the sparks fly.  The man on top sends to the one under him, and the #2 man sends to #3 and so on.  Last man on the list sends to the one at the top.

KHalverson
Parnell
killir duck
Gus
Frost28
Trapper Rob
bubby
bryan irwin
Cardboard_Duck
Sleek
Wildman
madcrow

Everybody PM the one you are sending to for their address and sheath side preference.  Gus, I will PM Frost28's address to you and will email Trapper Robs address to Frost.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on September 03, 2013, 08:08:02 pm
Ok, I started on mine. Still have a long way to go. Just though I'd post some progress.
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/IMAG0032_zpsf6b054eb.jpg)
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: bubby on September 03, 2013, 08:16:39 pm
looks good ducky, I went thru trapper robs posts and not one pic, no that really gets me anxious
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Trapper Rob on September 03, 2013, 08:38:40 pm
Sorry bubby can't figure out how to size pics. for posting.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Gus on September 03, 2013, 10:20:10 pm
Thank you for squaring me away Madcrow...  :)

Time to get building. 

-gus
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Ifrit617 on September 03, 2013, 11:55:22 pm
looks good ducky, I went thru trapper robs posts and not one pic, no that really gets me anxious

Rob's a good guy, we've had many deals in the past, whatever he sends you will be good stuff.

Jon
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: bubby on September 04, 2013, 02:28:17 pm
Jon, anxious/ exited not anxious worried, brings more of an element of surprise, steel, stone or bone is fine with me, bub
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Trapper Rob on September 04, 2013, 04:21:18 pm
Thanks Jon always enjoy trading with you also.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on September 04, 2013, 04:38:00 pm
Got some more work done today. What do you think? I forced some patina on the blade just for kicks  >:D

(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/IMAG0033_zps33890ec4.jpg)

(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/IMAG0037_zps7ef4a3c8.jpg)

Yay or nay you say? After this ima go eat some hay by the bay, what do ya say? aye?
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Trapper Rob on September 04, 2013, 08:31:32 pm
Like the old look.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: wildman on September 04, 2013, 10:21:35 pm
Very nice. How did you patina? I use potatoe juice,but it takes awhile.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on September 04, 2013, 10:25:03 pm
Very nice. How did you patina? I use potatoe juice,but it takes awhile.

French's brown spicy mustard :) took about 15 minutes to do that!
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: wildman on September 04, 2013, 11:11:04 pm
Some scrimshaw on the handle.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Trapper Rob on September 05, 2013, 01:44:13 pm
How do you use the mustard to patina the blade.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on September 05, 2013, 01:51:48 pm
How do you use the mustard to patina the blade.

It works best with high carbon, you just put a thin layer on and make some marks with a brush or a toothpick. The areas with the thinnest mustard get darker. I just leave it on until it dries and wash it off.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on September 05, 2013, 02:35:02 pm
Now that looks great! Looking forward to burrying it into the belly of some critter unlucky enough to be my lunch :)
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Parnell on September 05, 2013, 07:36:42 pm
I'm no expert, but I've got a start.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: KHalverson on September 07, 2013, 08:14:33 am
here is what I have done so far.
I have had this floating around in my head for quite some time.
my interpretation of a scalping knife
I hope parnell approves
Kevin
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/004_zps96021ed4.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/oxbowsteelheader/media/004_zps96021ed4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: wildman on September 07, 2013, 11:28:32 am
That is SWEET!
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: killir duck on September 07, 2013, 12:42:26 pm
aw man those are niiiice!! those look great guys!
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on September 08, 2013, 02:55:30 pm
Nice blade Kevin!

This is the first ever sheath I have made so be gentle...
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/IMAG0045_zps8160c2f2.jpg)

(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/IMAG0044_zpsa4859be1.jpg)


(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q744/cardboard_duck/IMAG0046_zps619955b3.jpg)
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Gus on September 08, 2013, 03:11:39 pm
That's a Sweet looking Blade Kevin!

That is a Fine looking Knife Cardboard_Duck.
I like your Sheath Work as well!

-gus
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on September 12, 2013, 05:18:07 am
Jut got my knife in today and man, its nice. I will be taking it hunting with me. I took it to work today to show off to the fellas. They were also impressed. I like the way it fits my hand and am lookin forward to stickin it into some unlucky critter. I also like your stitchwork on the sheath. I will probably do it on my next sheath, if i can figure out how you did it. Thanks Duck man, it will be a life time companion.

I hope to get more work done on my trade knife soon.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on September 12, 2013, 07:26:07 am
I'm glad you like it :) I was kind of worried if you would like the handle or not, it's jute lightly soaked with CA glue.

I did the stitching with one of those awl's with the spool in the handle and just followed the instructions  ;)

If you have any problems with it let me know and I can make another  ;D
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on September 12, 2013, 07:32:50 am
I highly doubt I will have any problems. the sheath is a good fit and well stitched. Thanks again bud, heck of a job :)
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: killir duck on September 12, 2013, 12:27:56 pm
well finially got my trade blade about done all she needs is a few more coats of tru-oil and a sheath, it's about 7 1/2 long, full grind, blacksmith's finish, aged elm burl handles and brass pins.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Gus on September 12, 2013, 01:04:33 pm
Wow Sir!

That's a Beauty!

:)

-gus
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Gus on September 12, 2013, 01:13:20 pm
After talking with Mr. Frosty, I decided to go with a pretty little Damascus drop point skinner.
Got the blade in trade five or six years back.
Trying for a complex scale layout, Desert Ironwood and German Silver, with German Silver pins.
With Turquoise accents.

Just about have everything cut out and mated.
Hoping to get her finished by Sunday.

-gus
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Parnell on September 12, 2013, 01:55:36 pm
Mine is moving along but am humbled by the quality you guys are putting out.  It'll be a good knife and I do better with my leatherwork.
Keep you all posted.

When is the trade date? 
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: bubby on September 12, 2013, 02:45:17 pm
Oct. 12
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Post by: Parnell on September 12, 2013, 02:53:39 pm
Got it.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Gus on September 12, 2013, 03:49:40 pm
Whew!

I was thinking the due date was tomorrow...   :o

October 12th it much better...

-gus
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: bubby on September 12, 2013, 06:10:06 pm
yeah I saw knifes getting finished and went back and checked
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Trapper Rob on September 12, 2013, 10:00:30 pm
Had me wondering also been making hay & started chopping corn thought better get my butt in gear.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on September 13, 2013, 07:56:44 am
Hey wildman, when you pick up a knife, what are you generally doing with it? Carving bows, whittling smaller things, fishing hunting?I just want to make sure what you get is something useful.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: bubby on September 13, 2013, 08:08:32 pm
I've got mine ruffed out, got to start the bevel on it and figure out what to make the handle out of, antler or wood, maybe cholla
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: wildman on September 13, 2013, 09:55:58 pm
Sleek ,I will be happy with whatever. If I had to choose I do not have a heavy chopper.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Gus on September 15, 2013, 12:09:39 am
Howdy Y'all,

I've made great progress on the Damascus Skinner this weekend.
Should be finishing it up later tonight or tomorrow.
I'll post some photos shortly there after.

This holds the potential to be my best yet.
I've learned a Lot on this build.
And I have been shown that I still have much to learn.
I would Love to sit with a Bladesmith one day to learn how to improve my process.  :)

I'll start on the sheath next week.

-gus
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on September 15, 2013, 05:30:46 am
Well, here are two blades I am working on at the same time. I cant decide which one to send. Both have their pros and cons. Maybe some feed back would help me decide?

The one on the left is more narrow spined as it was forged from stock into that shape from 1095. The one on the right is mostly stock removal from an old wagon leaf spring that sparks like crazy on the grinder. 

Any opinions? Both these knives are to be heavy duty choppers for doing all bow making duties, from chopping down sapling staves with the heave curved forward section, using as a draw knife ( the fat flat front on the knife gives a nice hand hold with little to no actual point hitting your palm ), and scraping with the long flat inner blade. The transition between fat outter blade and thinner inner blade is great for rounding corners or bows as well. Also I hope the spines allow a batton to be used for splitting wood.

To come up with these I went with a small modified machete design on the left and crossed a machete and a K-Bar knife on the right to make what I hope to be the ultimate bow making knife. This is important to me because I love making bows start to finish with just a knife.  Thoughts please?

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20130915_030142_zps09caaaa0.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20130915_030142_zps09caaaa0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: wildman on September 15, 2013, 01:56:39 pm
Sleek, If it will throw a good spark thats a plus in my book.
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Post by: Gus on September 15, 2013, 05:48:04 pm
Knife is done.
Just need to polish it a bit and put a finish on her.

here are a couple a photos:

Setup
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/e506aab9fc99888f347dad5512daafe8.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/e5dc76e5288b60be1e010e25e2a07311.jpg)

I'll get the finished pick up once I get her shined up...   >:D

-gus
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: bubby on September 15, 2013, 05:52:02 pm
I kinda like the shape of the one on the right sleek, I don't know what to tell ya gus that is gonna be beautiful, bub
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Gus on September 16, 2013, 04:11:43 pm
Four coats of Tung oil and polishing...
I'm calling it done.

:)

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/ed21edef94ae4950c62a1f6147b1534d.jpg)
(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/30f3e0c6608851b1ce3e8467b5485018.jpg)

Now for some leather...

-gus
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: bubby on September 16, 2013, 05:48:58 pm
fancy, sweet looker fer sure Gus
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Parnell on September 18, 2013, 08:51:35 pm
Wow!  I just finally read through this whole thread and saw the drawing list!  Kevin, I can't wait to see that knife in person...it's incredible.

I don't have a lot of knife experience, this is my first one made from a blade I cut out myself.  It's from some interesting steel that I got from a family member that works at a factory manufacturing various parts for military contracts and firearms.  It's a bandsaw blade that is used to cut aluminum and titanium.  It's stainless, I gather from being in my garage.  I don't know that much about steel and have found I've enjoyed this project...a lot.  I think I may be heading into another hobby, here.

Here's what I've got, so far.  Got a couple more things to do but it's about there. Not fancy like so many other's I'm seeing, but the edge sharpened BEAUTIFULLY, and I'm hoping Mr. Killir Duck will put up with my humble beginnings.

Stephen
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Post by: killir duck on September 19, 2013, 01:07:14 am
looks awesome to me, wish it'd hurry up and get here ;)  got my sheath done, i'll be gone elk hunting for the next 2 weeks so i'll get more pics up and get it in the mail then.
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Post by: Parnell on September 19, 2013, 09:46:21 am
Won't be long.  Just got to seal up the handle and do my sheath Friday night.   Would you PM me your address?
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: madcrow on September 20, 2013, 03:45:21 pm
I finally got the elk scales on my knife.  I will get a pic up as soon as it dries.  Now for the long part, making the sheath.  By the way, the knives are looking great.  It makes me almost ashamed to show mine. 
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Trapper Rob on September 20, 2013, 10:13:12 pm
Eddie you your stuff is nothing to be ashamed of I wish I was half as good as you are.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: wildman on September 20, 2013, 10:52:50 pm
I got it done, a few lil extras to add and I hope to ship Monday. The sheath is braintan from last year with some Caborn Welborn art off of pottery found in the bottoms around here. It looks old,which is what I went for.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: madcrow on September 21, 2013, 01:02:14 am
Wildman, that looks great.  It will go great on my quiver.  Here is a few pics of the knife.  I still need to shine the handle and seal it.  I also have the sheath cut out and ready to get started on.  Trapper, I can't help it.  I am always very critical about the things I make.


(http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp161/madcrow_2008/Knives/100_1748_zpscd7b717f.jpg) (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/madcrow_2008/media/Knives/100_1748_zpscd7b717f.jpg.html)

(http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp161/madcrow_2008/Knives/100_1747_zps8c974e8e.jpg) (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/madcrow_2008/media/Knives/100_1747_zps8c974e8e.jpg.html)

(http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp161/madcrow_2008/Knives/100_1746_zpsa75d2994.jpg) (http://s408.photobucket.com/user/madcrow_2008/media/Knives/100_1746_zpsa75d2994.jpg.html)
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on September 21, 2013, 06:03:46 am
Small problem with mine. I have tried 3 times tonight to harden my blade. Cant do it. My forge isnt big enough to hold the entire blade and heat it evenly. I am going to have to start a charcoal fire on the ground to get this thing to harden. Very annoying....
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: KHalverson on September 21, 2013, 07:20:29 am
Wildman  im digging that knife and sheath
  madcrow  that looks sweeeet
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: bubby on September 27, 2013, 07:26:12 pm
got the blade fitted in the handle, got to finish get finished (http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/kid%20bow/101_4350_zps2a652afe.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/kid%20bow/101_4350_zps2a652afe.jpg.html)
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Post by: bubby on September 27, 2013, 08:31:51 pm
i'ot this idea for a rawhide / birch bark sheath, just got to figure out how to do it
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Post by: Trapper Rob on September 27, 2013, 09:22:24 pm
Nice Bubby I like the way you put the wood on it.
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Post by: sleek on September 28, 2013, 03:45:00 am
Havent posted lately but still working out how to get a good heat treat on this blade.
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Post by: bryan irwin on September 28, 2013, 09:58:26 pm
Well I got my trade done will be mailing it out soon can't get the pic. To post  sorry guys
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Trapper Rob on October 01, 2013, 02:16:31 pm
Are you guys just mailing the knives out in the mail they told me yesterday it's illegal to mail them unless your a business they said because there considered a weapon.
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Post by: Gus on October 01, 2013, 02:50:51 pm
I'll be mailing mine out in the mail...
Or more likely FedEx Ground.

-gus
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Post by: madcrow on October 01, 2013, 03:32:22 pm
i have never had a problem sending one.  Of course they have never asked if it was a knife.  Usually just ask if it is perishable, explosive, etc.
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Post by: Cardboard_Duck on October 01, 2013, 07:19:33 pm
Are you guys just mailing the knives out in the mail they told me yesterday it's illegal to mail them unless your a business they said because there considered a weapon.

Knives are tools. The only knives you are not supposed to send through the mail are switch blades or auto's if it is illegal to carry autos in your area. Tell them to go read their own regulations. All that is required is sufficient packaging. 
http://pe.usps.com/text/pub52/pub52c4_toc.htm

You can scroll down to knives and read about it here
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Post by: wildman on October 01, 2013, 08:27:34 pm
Post Office knife checker is probably furloughed ;D >:D
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Post by: sleek on October 02, 2013, 04:31:12 am
Now that was funny.... Sometimes the post office workers wanna be apples about what I wanna send. So I just leave, buy packaging elsewhere, and come back with it all wrapped up. They cant ask whats in the box, only what it isnt, explosives etc....
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on October 03, 2013, 03:36:13 am
EDIT: Below was all written with me very frustrated. Im going to give a go again.... Time aint up yet. Too soon to throw in the towel. Gonna try to build an oil burning forge of significant size.

Sometimes a guy just needs to know when to admit defeat. I cant get it to harden. It must be my forge isnt big enough to heat the blade evenly. Parts will get nice and hard, others... not so much. With all that going on the stresses inside must be terrible and will require multiple normalizing sessions to be sure it wont fail. I dont have the time or the coal for it, nor money to get the coal.

So I am ashamed, and licked. I am sorry I let my trade partner down. So, unless you want the mess I have made, I will send you the knife that was made for me so at least your not left knifeless. It is a very nice knife with a razor edge.  Very sorry.... It will be a while before I do any more trade events.

Here is what I have

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20131003_011049_zpsdfdc22eb.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20131003_011049_zpsdfdc22eb.jpg.html)

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20131003_011057_zps6d5ffa07.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20131003_011057_zps6d5ffa07.jpg.html)

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20131003_011112_1_zps2ffcfbe0.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20131003_011112_1_zps2ffcfbe0.jpg.html)

I was going to do a leather washer handle on it, but I can send with it some handle shingles if you want this at all. I sure hate to send off a project though, considering everybody else is sending off a finished knife.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: madcrow on October 03, 2013, 03:27:36 pm
if you have a small propane torch and a kitchen stove with the old style burners (no glass top) you can heat treat the steel.  The burner aint hot enough by itself and neither is the propane, but togethr they can take it to a nonmagnetic state.  I made a bunch of them like that.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: bubby on October 03, 2013, 06:48:02 pm
got mine ready to ship,  (http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/kid%20bow/101_4352_zps8fe26651.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/kid%20bow/101_4352_zps8fe26651.jpg.html)(http://i623.photobucket.com/albums/tt320/bubncheryl/kid%20bow/101_4351_zps378bf4e0.jpg) (http://s623.photobucket.com/user/bubncheryl/media/kid%20bow/101_4351_zps378bf4e0.jpg.html)
I tried the mustard patina and it was great on one side but I never could get the other close enough for me so I removed it, bub
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: wildman on October 03, 2013, 07:30:19 pm
Sleek, Don't worry do yhe best ya can. I'm easy to get along with aslong as you tried. Might I suggest a bag of charcol and an old blow drier. I quit mining last week or I would send ya a bag of coal.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on October 03, 2013, 08:17:03 pm
Maybe if I am reallllllly bad the rest of the year, santa will come and drop me some coal off....
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on October 04, 2013, 03:00:39 am
Forging 101. Dont build a forge on your driveway. Mine just blew a crater in it. Now how am I going to explain this to my land lady? Meteorite?
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: bubby on October 04, 2013, 08:17:07 pm
mine is shipped and should be there monday
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Post by: killir duck on October 05, 2013, 01:21:04 am
got the sheath on mine done i'll try and get it in the mail int the next couple days
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Post by: wildman on October 05, 2013, 12:24:29 pm
Shipping out today
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Post by: Parnell on October 07, 2013, 10:05:36 am
I received my knife from Kevin and needless to say it is amazing.  I've got some pictures and will post soon.  Started my sheath yesterday.  Mine will be in the mail in the next few days.
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Post by: bryan irwin on October 07, 2013, 09:04:22 pm
Just got home and my daughter informed me that I got mail and its cool so I got my knife and its cool nice job looks great Thanks .
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Post by: Parnell on October 08, 2013, 11:02:25 am
Here are a couple of pictures from the other day when I received Kevin's knife.  What can I say, it's great and I like it very much!
I will be taking it hunting with me in two weeks up to the Green Swamp.  Hopefully I can put it to use doing some skinning.

Gratefully,

Stephen Parnell
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Post by: bowtarist on October 08, 2013, 03:58:37 pm
Sweet blade sleek!!

That's one nice knife Parnell!! Ya got lucky!!

dp
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Post by: Gus on October 09, 2013, 01:01:00 am
The more I look at theat Scalping Blade, the more I like it...

:)

-gus
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Parnell on October 10, 2013, 10:42:45 pm
Alright, all wrapped up and ready to go.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on October 11, 2013, 04:02:06 am
Finally got the knife to harden. Well, all but a small section very near the handle. I am really not sure on how bad that really is. The outer tip is for chopping and will take the most abuse, and hardened very well. The inner, its to be used as a draw knife section and scraper. Being that it will be the most lightly used portion, hopefully its edge will last. I really hope the differentially hardened knife wont fail because of this. Also, there is a slight bend in the blade from the forge. Without sticking it back in there, I am not sure how to correct this. Its not bad, you have to sight down the spine to see it, but it is there, and I am running out of time.
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Post by: bubby on October 11, 2013, 02:46:05 pm
nice parnell, I wonder how many are gonna be down to the wire on this
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Post by: bryan irwin on October 12, 2013, 12:04:56 pm
nick i mailed the knife to day hope you like it
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on October 14, 2013, 01:58:12 pm
I am still working on this knife. I am doing a leather washer handle and making the washers by hand.... Hopefully done in a day or so. Sorry to be THAT guy....
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Post by: killir duck on October 14, 2013, 02:02:39 pm
my knife went out on the 10th so should be there in a couple days
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Post by: Gus on October 14, 2013, 05:08:30 pm
My Trade knife is done, but I'm still working on the Sheath.
I have the sheath drawn up, just need to transfer it to the the leather and knock it out.
But it may be a few days late going out.
Workbench time has been cut down to a minimum since last Tuesday.

My four year old Orion, has been sick as heck starting Tuesday evening.
Sore throat, ear infection and fever.
Went to the Doctor Wednesday morning, started antibiotics.
Been fighting fever, trying to keep him hydrated and coax him to eat.
Back to doctor today, as this Crud is moving down to his lungs.
Orion now has Pneumonia on one side.
Doctor changed his antibiotics to something stronger.

Feel like I'm about ready to yank my beard off.
I hate the feeling of being Powerless.
I'm sure that lack of sleep isn't helping, on my part.

Thank the Maker my two year old Elyas, hasn't caught this crap yet.
But I will feel a Lot better when Orion levels off and starts getting better.
Lord let it be so.

-gus
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on October 14, 2013, 05:57:50 pm
I pray your son is better soon. I have had that crud in the past and it is no fun. Took me avoer 3 weeks to fully recover. But, kids often bounce back faster than adults do, so hopefully your son will recover quickly.
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on October 15, 2013, 11:48:59 pm
Brian, I got the knife you made today and I love it! You dud a great job on the knife and the sheath :)

I will try to get some pics up tomorrow. Thanks!!!
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on October 16, 2013, 04:17:13 am
Well, here is my progress.... Its the best I could do. I really hope this knife holds up for you.  The handle is leather washers I made..... then shaped on the bet sander with 36 grit. The ( Pommel? ) is made of a large engine nut that I flattened on the anvil to make it fit the tang and hold the washers in place. I then drilled two holes and peened in two nails to lock the nut in place. A bit of black leather dye on the handle did the trick there.... Now to sharpen the knife and ship it.

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20131015_214821_zps9bd53117.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20131015_214821_zps9bd53117.jpg.html)

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20131016_015236_zps317fa48c.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20131016_015236_zps317fa48c.jpg.html)

(http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i411/rocketernally/20131016_015247_zps18f5f5c0.jpg) (http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/rocketernally/media/20131016_015247_zps18f5f5c0.jpg.html)

Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: Parnell on October 16, 2013, 11:22:39 am
Killier Duck, the knife went out yesterday.  Sorry for the delay, I had my best buddy move back down to FL and we fished our butts off last weekend and enjoyed a few too many beers. ;D
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Post by: killir duck on October 16, 2013, 12:54:12 pm
sounds good buddy i'll be sittin next to the mail box waitin for it to show up ;)
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Post by: bubby on October 18, 2013, 07:23:57 pm
I just opened mine from trapper rob and man it's cool a nice spike knife with the sheath built in to the back of a sweet possibles bag,  plus a patch knife on the strap, I'll get the pics up when I get a chance, thanks a bunch Rob I really like it, bub
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Post by: Gus on October 22, 2013, 08:13:02 pm
Received my knife from Killer Duck, it's a Beauty.

Only have to finish the stitching on the sheath of my trade knife to be done.
Will have it in the mail by Friday or sooner.

My boys are finally over the hump and getting better, but now I have this crud.
Went and got two big angry shots at the Doc this am.
Hoping to see this Crud in the rear view mirror ASAP.

I apologise for the delay.

-gus
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Post by: killir duck on October 22, 2013, 11:16:34 pm
i got my knife from Parnell today, i love it, great size, design and weight, really like the sheath too. thanks bro!
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Post by: Parnell on October 23, 2013, 12:25:42 pm
I'm glad you like it.  I hope you use the HECK out of it! 
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Post by: Gus on October 23, 2013, 06:36:41 pm
Sheath is finished...
Just needs a couple more coats of oil then into the mail she goes.
By Friday at the latest...

(http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh547/augustus1967/b46cef978f8d8422e0b22c8c9029ae48.jpg)

-gus
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Post by: Gus on October 28, 2013, 04:07:31 pm
Okay finally made it to the post office.
Please mark me as shipped.

Sorry for the delay.

-gus
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Post by: Gus on October 30, 2013, 07:22:00 pm
Just got a call from Mr. Frosty saying that he received his knife today...  :)

So please mark me down as Complete for this KITH.

Thank You to Madcrow, for heading this Trade up.
It's Dang Sure a lot of Fun to Give and Receive...  :)
I appreciate the opportunity to work out to the Edge of my comfort zone...
And maybe just a little beyond.

Until Next Time,

-gus

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Post by: bubby on October 30, 2013, 07:55:13 pm
so has everyone shipped?
Title: Re: KiTH anyone?
Post by: sleek on October 31, 2013, 10:38:48 pm
No. I will ship monday. Had to take a second full time job due to the threat of my company being sold. I just need to finish the sheath.
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Post by: bubby on November 01, 2013, 03:22:53 pm
thank's for heading this up madcrow it was a lot of fun, bub