Andy135 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Thought I'd post up some pictures of an Enzo Trapper D2 build I did recently. First up, big thanks to fellow PW'er johnphilip, who supplied the bog oak for the scales. Below is a pic of the knife blank with the four scale blanks. Next, I selected the scale blank I wanted to use for this build and marked out and trimmed to size. Then I cut lengthways to make the two scales. Further marking out and trimming/shaping until I got the scales into the basic shape I wanted. The I flatted off the inside faces of the scales by using sandpaper taped to an unused wall tile. Then I cut out the rough shape of the liners and glued them to the inside faces of the scales and when the glue on the liners was dry, I bonded the liners and scales to the knife blank. The blanks are also fixed using hidden pins made out of some cut down threaded bar that fit the holes in the knife blank - I originally planned on using corby bolts but decided to go for hidden pins after seeing the figuring on the bog oak & didn't want to spoil the look of the handle with corby's as that wouldn't do the wood justice. Next, further sanding to give the final handle shape. When I was happy with the final shape, I used Trade Secret oil to finish the wood. Several coats later... Big thanks to fellow PW'er tikka6mmbr who made a custom sheath specially for this knife. Some close ups of the woodwork... Big thanks again to johnphilip and tikka6mmbr for their help with bog oak and leatherwork respectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 What a stunning looking knife, well done with the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterman49 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 very very nice. has made me want to try making one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 HOY I WANT ME WOOD BACK :-) that is stunning realy stunning. You have done a great job. To think that tree has laid in a boggy field for a couple of thousand years maybe, before the start of christanity, and you have brought it back to life. And made something special. Be very proud of your work and use it with pride. I am poping back for another look think you have done very well :-):-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Lovely job with both knife and leather. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 That is smart and I really like the use of hidden pins - never thought of that before, but I'll give it a go with my next. Well done buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazb1967 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Excellent work, I have done a couple now for friends and it's great when they come together, I have never tried the hidden pins, looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Good idea not using corby bolts, looks like an excellent job, well done So does this mean you have 3 blanks 'spare' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Thanks everyone. I really enjoyed this build. The bog oak was good to work with (despite me getting sawdust in one eye and going to see the doctor to have it rinsed - that'll teach me not to look down the line of the flap wheel as it's grinding) and I'm very pleased with how it all turned out. Hoping to start another build shortly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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