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Main Discussion Area => At the Forge => Topic started by: bubby on April 07, 2018, 08:44:35 pm

Title: Copy cat sorta
Post by: bubby on April 07, 2018, 08:44:35 pm

I saw the Viking necker and I had a couple of hours so I decided to get one going too. I used an old Simmons file, fired up the forge and when it got that file hot I started the tip, then roughed in the bevels. Then I cut the tang out and I hope tomorrow I can get it drawn out enough for the handle

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: KHalverson on April 08, 2018, 05:08:14 pm

cant wait to see its progression.

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: Trapper Rob on April 08, 2018, 08:23:48 pm

Looks like it's going to be a nice one Bubby.

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: bubby on April 08, 2018, 08:44:30 pm

I got a start on the tang and ran out of propane, 👀 oh well

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: bjrogg on April 18, 2018, 05:33:24 am

Looks good so far. (-P
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: bubby on April 30, 2018, 07:04:59 pm

This is after the last thermocycle. When it cools good I go for heat treat, I'm thinking about a hamon on this little necker but not sure yet

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: bubby on April 30, 2018, 07:07:03 pm

Here's a pic before I bent the handle

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: mullet on April 30, 2018, 08:14:49 pm

You're getting to be a pro at this. I'd go for the hamon.

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: bubby on April 30, 2018, 08:28:01 pm

Well I was in a hurry and didn't do the hamon

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: KHalverson on May 01, 2018, 05:50:16 am

Looks good.

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: bubby on May 01, 2018, 08:26:30 pm

All finished, dipped in ferric chloride and cleaned up, hope you guys like it

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: Hawkdancer on May 01, 2018, 11:19:55 pm

Nice!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: Stoner on May 07, 2018, 04:14:09 am

That's a dandy, I like it !  John

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: Danzn Bar on May 07, 2018, 07:13:59 am

Really like that one, Bubby
DBar

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: Knoll on May 07, 2018, 10:53:50 am

Am sure new owner will like it mucho.

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: bubby on May 07, 2018, 11:00:12 am

Thanks guys, these are fun to make and make a good utility knife

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: GlisGlis on May 08, 2018, 09:11:14 am

I love this knife shape and your implementation is very good
There is, though, one thing that crosses my mind every time I look at it
will I have my fingers pinched if I apply strong pressure on the handle?  :D

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: bubby on May 08, 2018, 09:42:45 am

Hasn't happened to me yet

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: KHalverson on May 08, 2018, 03:31:29 pm

hasn't happened to me either.
I talked to a friend of mine that uses this style knife every day for the last couple years.
he says short of trying to use it as a pry bar .
slim chance of pinching yourself.

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: paulsemp on May 08, 2018, 04:10:00 pm

Man that's sweet

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: burchett.donald on May 09, 2018, 06:42:15 am

 That turned out real nice Bubby...
                                                     Don

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: ohma2 on August 30, 2018, 03:58:41 pm

Like that design.

Title: Re: Copy cat sorta
Post by: Pappy on August 31, 2018, 04:31:27 am

Whats not to like, love it. :)
 Pappy