Eskoky Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Here's my first knife made in 3 years - still work in progress need to polish the blade but the shape and handle are done. Wood is a lace wood. Sorry about the quality of the picture will take some decent ones once finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 what steel did you use on the blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskoky Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 what steel did you use on the blade. 440C mate, hardening was done by a mate of mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinggun Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 That is exactly my style of knife, hats off to you mate i wish i had the skill to make something of that quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 440C mate, hardening was done by a mate of mine thats a good looking knife, i have one i forged myself in the craft and diy section, under the title [bog oak]. it was forged from a billet of steel taken from the cutting edge off an earthmoving machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskoky Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 thats a good looking knife, i have one i forged myself in the craft and diy section, under the title [bog oak]. it was forged from a billet of steel taken from the cutting edge off an earthmoving machine. just seen it - nice knife - how did you fashion the blade? Lots of grinder work I bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskoky Posted November 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 That is exactly my style of knife, hats off to you mate i wish i had the skill to make something of that quality Thanks - all I can say is have a go you'll surprise yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 just seen it - nice knife - how did you fashion the blade? Lots of grinder work I bet? grinder was used, but it was hammer forged pretty close to where i wanted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Z Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 like the shape, and finger grooves, nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halight Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Looks Great mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskoky Posted November 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Just done final sanding with wet 1200 and polished blade, with final layer of tung oil on handle - so basically I think she is finished. Now onto the sheath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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