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Offline bronco611

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My first knife build sheath finished and picture added on page 2
« on: May 31, 2015, 10:45:39 pm »
I have been wanting a hand made knife for a while, so I decided to try to build my own. I purchased a file blank from hickorybill  and started putting it together. I used a deer antler I harvested for the scales, 1/8 brass pins and vine filed the spine. Then polished and sharpened the blade, next I will make a sheath so I can carry it as a daily use knife and hunting buddy. I know it is not perfect but I am pleased with it and it holds an edge very well.
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Re: My first knife build
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2015, 10:50:58 pm »
What? No pics.  >:(
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Re: My first knife build
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2015, 10:53:31 pm »
I have been wanting a hand made knife for a while, so I decided to try to build my own. I purchased a file blank from hickorybill  and started putting it together. I used a deer antler I harvested for the scales, 1/8 brass pins and vine filed the spine. Then polished and sharpened the blade, next I will make a sheath so I can carry it as a daily use knife and hunting buddy. I know it is not perfect but I am pleased with it and it holds an edge very well.
---Part Two---- more pictures to follow---
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Re: My first knife build
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2015, 10:54:46 pm »
added pictures in part one and two sorry I am slow on a computer
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Re: My first knife build
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2015, 10:57:47 pm »
Very nice. The file work is cool.  8)
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Re: My first knife build
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2015, 11:08:08 pm »
thanks Pat it sure was tough to file the blank as it was heat treated prior to filing but I like it just as it is and learned a lot building this knife.
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Re: My first knife build
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2015, 12:03:43 am »
Very cool bronco ;)
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Re: My first knife build
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2015, 01:05:20 am »
Love the file work!
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« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2015, 04:57:16 am »
Beautiful work. Love it. :)
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: My first knife build
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2015, 12:45:33 pm »
Sweet looking knife.
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Offline bronco611

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Re: My first knife build
« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2015, 12:58:38 pm »
The next one I am gonna try the same style with a 5 to 5 1/2 inch blade and a larger handle. And a sharp finger style is also on my bucket list.
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Re: My first knife build
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2015, 08:25:48 pm »
Looks like it turned out real good Mike..Good job
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Re: My first knife build
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2015, 10:56:54 pm »
Thanks for the blank Bill, I have enjoyed finishing it and am looking forward to try my hand at another in the near future. Thanks also for all the info you have shared we it me about how to work the blade.
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Re: My first knife build
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2015, 10:59:57 pm »
Thank you to everyone who has replied, I have enjoyed looking and watching and now I also enjoy participating in the forum, Mike.
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Offline rover brewer

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Re: My first knife build
« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2015, 09:02:20 pm »
that's your first knife, it looks like you been making knifes for years. great job nice file work.
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