Daveo26 Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 I propose we have a knife making competion here on pigeon watch. Anyone can enter and make any style of knife you want. I suggest we put a time scale on it say 4 monthsish???....... 1st Feb closing date? Then we post pics and details up of the knifes we have made. Extra points should be awarded for inovation and fabrication skills, I.E out of two beautifully made knives the person who forged their own blade as opposed to someone buying a blade in should win, if that makes sense??? I suggest the knives are then but to the vote on this very forum. As a prize the winner gets to bask in the glory of being the best damned knife maker on here. Any interested parties should make it known on this thread ASAP. Any takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted October 21, 2010 Report Share Posted October 21, 2010 Just so happens that I ordered a blade a ferule yesterday and I'm going to make a handle from an old (probably 50 years) shotgun stock which looks like a nice bit if wavey walnut. Not so interested in a comp but may upload pics when it's done and would like to see other peoples efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I'm up for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Can I enter one I made a while ago? I am not sure how many people makes their own blade, that might restrict your audience slightly, maybe have a beginners class for those who used kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Can I enter one I made a while ago? I am not sure how many people makes their own blade, that might restrict your audience slightly, maybe have a beginners class for those who used kits? I have a Brusletto knife that i made from a kit and to be honest it looks like a bought knife. I think if someone buys a blade blank and shapes the blade themselves they deserve more recognistion than someone who glues a kit togther. Any person can put forward any knife aslong as its not shop bought. Hows that? Extra points awarded for smelting your own iron!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Can I enter one I made a while ago? Yes closing date is 1st Feb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I have a Brusletto knife that i made from a kit and to be honest it looks like a bought knife.I think if someone buys a blade blank and shapes the blade themselves they deserve more recognistion than someone who glues a kit togther. Any person can put forward any knife aslong as its not shop bought. Hows that? Extra points awarded for smelting your own iron!!!!! That seems fair enough. The hardest part will be remembering where I left it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 That seems fair enough.The hardest part will be remembering where I left it Search high and low my friend it could be the ONE.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Does anyone know where i can get a blade blank?? Or a piece of suitable steel to make a knife from? All i can find are large scale suppliers who dont even return emails requesting one piece....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I've got some 01 steel you can have, or you could use an old file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Does anyone know where i can get a blade blank?? http://www.attacc.com/acatalog/Attleboroug...NIFEMAKING.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 I think i've got a couple floating around that i made afew years back when i worked in a foundry. i'll have a gander and post a pic or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 always fancied making one from scratch with a handle made from a load of different materials i thought maybee yew heart wood and yew sap wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbaz Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 I presume these would be a bit too big, also i made them around 20/25 years ago I hammered them out and finished them by hand- no power tools were used which is probably why i have arthritis at the age of 52 I made a pattern of wood, then made a mould and poured molten brass in for the handle/knuckle guard on the top one, the handle on the bottom one is a bit of a pallet that fire bricks came on I'm off work at the mo (well for at least the next six weeks), i'll have a go.. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted December 19, 2010 Report Share Posted December 19, 2010 I made a Belter last Christmas for a mates son i'll put pics up in a sec Wb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 And another Belter i made last year Wb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypig Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 i can point you in the direction for blanks if required. A mate of mine is a bit of a home maker and can supply to your specification pm please hp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIVERD Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 And another Belter i made last year Wb That is a stunner. I have a hankering after a damascus bladed knife, what would a knife like that cost me and where could i get one? I have never even seen one, but in pictures they look fantastic. If they are very expensive i would be keen enough to make one if someone could point me in the right direction for the parts. Are they hard wearing or do the blunten or rust if they get damp? D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Search high and low my friend it could be the ONE.... Well I found the knife but the sheath is still out there somewhere. Anyhoo, here it is made from a kit from Attleborough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometa24/7 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Well I found the knife but the sheath is still out there somewhere. Anyhoo, here it is made from a kit from Attleborough. THAT LOOKS LIKE A LADYS PATATOE KNIFE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agjm Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Well I found the knife but the sheath is still out there somewhere. Anyhoo, here it is made from a kit from Attleborough.] Yours looks really shiny!! Mines had some rough use and has to cope with my awful sharpening so isnt looking quite as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 The blades are relatively soft, but having said that it is my 'go to' knife for skinning deer. I guess you use a Blade tech sharpener? I tend to use a ceramic one and it needs the edge touching up regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I propose we have a knife making competion here on pigeon watch. Anyone can enter and make any style of knife you want. I suggest we put a time scale on it say 4 monthsish???....... 1st Feb closing date? Then we post pics and details up of the knifes we have made. Extra points should be awarded for inovation and fabrication skills, I.E out of two beautifully made knives the person who forged their own blade as opposed to someone buying a blade in should win, if that makes sense??? I suggest the knives are then but to the vote on this very forum. As a prize the winner gets to bask in the glory of being the best damned knife maker on here. Any interested parties should make it known on this thread ASAP. Any takers? I am up 4 that, but off on a trip so will a march/april late entry count? Got an old greener&greener stock that will supply the wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Well I found the knife but the sheath is still out there somewhere. Anyhoo, here it is made from a kit from Attleborough. Found it, here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometa24/7 Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 HI ALL, I just thought i would pop this reminder up for all that are intrested.. It's the last weekend for a good day's shooting & beating,so no doubt a lot of you will be out and about but It's also the last weekend for the PW KNIFE COMP... And i for one,would be keen to see the out come of this comp...also my elected judge is:Cranfield...sorry about that mate. anyway all the best to all who have enterd and happy hunting... HERE'S TO PW FOR 2O11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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