Ice handles?

[Nifty_Nives]

hey guys, on one of those "make a spydie" models, would it be possible to make a mould for, and then freeze a....

ICE HANDLE! it would be a pretty cool idea, and it would be more of a silly gag.

how could you do this, (i know its not practical) but we should carve out something, and be like "oh look at the 2010 forum knife son!"

i was thinking... we use a mule, make a mould, add some glow powder, and pour our water and freeze, then we etch out, and paint the inside letters of "spyderco forums 2010"

[spoonrobot]

I have no idea what you're talking about. But you seem excited, go for it man!

[Nifty_Nives]

basically we would make temporary handle scales for a mule, using ice.

[thebestnoobcake]

lol +1 for the idea!

if ur looking for a pac salt, im pretty sure i saw one for 55usd at bf

[araneae]

Huh???

[Sequimite]

You must be an Andy Goldsworthy fan. I am too.

[MANIXWORLD]

O yeah' and i want some Spyderco Kiwi fruit flavored ice cream???

[carpdiem]

If you wanted to have a better shot at this, I would recommend using a pykrete mixture (water mixed with sawdust, then frozen => http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pykrete ). It's much stronger than pure ice, and it takes a lot longer to melt, so you have a better chance of getting the scales done and attached before they turn soggy. Either that, or do this work outside, during winter, someplace where it snows.

[Clawhammer]

:confused:

[oregon]

hey guys, on one of those "make a spydie" models, would it be possible to make a mould for, and then freeze a....

ICE HANDLE! it would be a pretty cool idea, and it would be more of a silly gag.

how could you do this, (i know its not practical) but we should carve out something, and be like "oh look at the 2010 forum knife son!"

i was thinking... we use a mule, make a mould, add some glow powder, and pour our water and freeze, then we etch out, and paint the inside letters of "spyderco forums 2010"

Good idea Nifty,

Chemical ice.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/inde ... =109384216

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyester_resin

Bondo, liquid and cloth polyester, forms a good handle for a knife. Your creativity can run wild. Wrap, soak and repeat. Sand to your satisfaction.

This terrific knife, made by the talented, gifted and generous yam350 in about 4 hours (includes blade cutting and finishing), is made from polyester cloth and resin:





oregon

[Clawhammer]

You must be an Andy Goldsworthy fan. I am too.

You guys are just being silly!, Now, back to this serious business of making knife handles out of nosehair and bottomburps!

[Noble]

+1 for Glow in the Dark. Finally, someone else who's into it.

[Slick]

I have always wanted a set of plexiglass scales for my mule. What better way to show off the the form of a mule than water clear scales? Water clear epoxy would (pun intended) seal the deal.

Plexiglass is a bitach to work with. It starts to melt with almost any machining. I've done a little bit of freehand work with plexiglass and it wants to melt when it is drilled or sanded. Plexiglass may not be a good working handle but it would be so cool to show off. How about some well checkered plexiglass scales?

Mules are should be working test knives but I want one to show off.

This post was not meant as a hijack but is so silly as to open itself to a variety of ideas.

[oregon]

Of course you want clear scales and you deserve to have them as well.

There is a long rich history of clear scales on salesman sample cutlery. Some collect it.

I have your ice scales right here, crystal clear are cut small by vendor, flourescent blue clear is still in the 12" square, 1/4" thick, sheet.

http://www.delviesplastics.com/mm5/merc ... _Size_Page



I've seen ice this color while inside the, now long gone, huge and extensive ice caves on Paradise Glacier on Mt. Rainier (I put a light on the far end of the clear flourescent blue sheet and the color transferred to the small clear scales):


The protective brown paper stays on until the scales are finished or destroyed trying to finish.

oregon

[Clawhammer]

'Oregon' have you even heard of the word "Can't" :D :cool:

[oregon]

Lol.

No. I haven't. :D

My problem is getting one of these:




oregon

[thebestnoobcake]

? what does that mean ?

[Noble]

Nice Oregon

[christopher]

Ever hear the phrase Get Around to It?

[defenestrate]

yes, that is a round tuit. :D