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this is the first knife i'v made in my new (first) workshop, i'v started a long time ago, working only on weekends (i have a full time job at a furniture factory).
i'v learnd allot from this project, things didn't go as planned as some of you have seen in my latest post, but i'm super pleased with the end result.
01 tool steel 4mm hand rubbed blade.
orange paduk scales.
stainless pins.
"To measure yourself at least once.
To find yourself at least once in the most ancient of human conditions.
Facing the blind death stone alone, with nothing to help you but your hands and your own head."
-Christopher McCandless
(aka-Alexander Supertramp)
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don't ask
in the words of a wise man "knife makers don't make mistakes, they make smaller knives"
"To measure yourself at least once.
To find yourself at least once in the most ancient of human conditions.
Facing the blind death stone alone, with nothing to help you but your hands and your own head."
-Christopher McCandless
(aka-Alexander Supertramp)
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blood sweat and tears, hand rubbing is a PITA
the original design was supposed to have bolsters, but i decided to go all wood on this one, for several reasons.
"To measure yourself at least once.
To find yourself at least once in the most ancient of human conditions.
Facing the blind death stone alone, with nothing to help you but your hands and your own head."
-Christopher McCandless
(aka-Alexander Supertramp)
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the orange paduk is indeed orange
can't be too cautious with african wood
Last edited by lerman; 12-13-2009 at 01:53 PM.
"To measure yourself at least once.
To find yourself at least once in the most ancient of human conditions.
Facing the blind death stone alone, with nothing to help you but your hands and your own head."
-Christopher McCandless
(aka-Alexander Supertramp)
Spyderco Forum Registered User
"To measure yourself at least once.
To find yourself at least once in the most ancient of human conditions.
Facing the blind death stone alone, with nothing to help you but your hands and your own head."
-Christopher McCandless
(aka-Alexander Supertramp)
Spyderco Forum Registered User
better pics tomorrow, thanks for looking.
P.S
it's not sharp yet.
"To measure yourself at least once.
To find yourself at least once in the most ancient of human conditions.
Facing the blind death stone alone, with nothing to help you but your hands and your own head."
-Christopher McCandless
(aka-Alexander Supertramp)
Spyderco Forum Registered User
very cool. did you need special bits to drill into the steel? i tried drilling thru a knife and it just wasnt happening. what did you quench it in? sorry for the newb questions but i just dont know.what are you planning to use the knife for?
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Great post. Thanks for taking the time to get all those photos up for us to see.
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Wow that is bad ass. Cool step by step pics, very interesting!
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Is that the same knife you started out with in the first pics? Very nicely redone! Still looks great - very nice work and design! Keep it up, and thanks for sharing.
- best wishes, Jazz.
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well done, a great looking knife!
thanx for sharing!
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Excellent build photos and a great looking knife 'lerman' thanx for posting.
P.S.
I'll take 500 of 'em
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Hey lerman, Very Very IMPRESSIVE!!! Thanks for sharing your talent and pics
. Any chance you'll attempt another with the longer blade??? I'd like to see what it's like. Keep Em Coming ...I like your work. Take Good Care and Be Safe Always.
God Bless
-raven-
ISAIAH 40:31 But those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; They will mount up on wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
No-one can choose your mountain or tell you when to climb... It's yours alone to challenge at your own pace and time.
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nice work sorry to see the HT tip reduction
but over all the blade looks great on the finished knife
now for the next one
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thanks for all the good words
i used a drill bit for metal from a quality set i have, nothing super special, if you drill the knife before the heat treating you don't have a problem.Originally Posted by tonydahose
very cool. did you need special bits to drill into the steel? i tried drilling thru a knife and it just wasnt happening. what did you quench it in? sorry for the newb questions but i just dont know.
for the quenching i used motor oil, the older the better.
there was no specific perpous in mind, a small utility fixed blade.
yes it's the same one
"To measure yourself at least once.
To find yourself at least once in the most ancient of human conditions.
Facing the blind death stone alone, with nothing to help you but your hands and your own head."
-Christopher McCandless
(aka-Alexander Supertramp)
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Very cool!!!! Great work
Vic
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Well done.
And it is a beautiful knife with very clean lines.
Good Job,
Marion
Marion David Poff
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Well done Lerman, good going.
In all honesty, I like this bladeshape better than the original one.
It turned out real nice and it is hard to believe this is your first knife.
I hope you are going to make more.
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It is wonderful to see the complete photo expose highlighting all of your hard work in making a great looking knife!!
Thanks a bunch for sharing! The knife looks great!!
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thanks,
but i must say it's not my first one
i'v made the first one five years ago when i was 15
i'll post a pic of the first one, it's quite funny.
"To measure yourself at least once.
To find yourself at least once in the most ancient of human conditions.
Facing the blind death stone alone, with nothing to help you but your hands and your own head."
-Christopher McCandless
(aka-Alexander Supertramp)
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