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Title: new to knife making
Post by: KHALVERSON on January 31, 2008, 07:37:00 PM

i was turned on to trad gang by a friend
because i wanted to try to build some knives
now i think i want to join the swap
here are some photos
every knife gets a little bit better  (http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/IM000768.jpg)   (http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/IM000767.jpg)

Title: Re: new to knife making
Post by: tippit on January 31, 2008, 08:02:00 PM

Just sign up for the swap...all are welcome!

Title: Re: new to knife making
Post by: KHALVERSON on January 31, 2008, 08:02:00 PM

sorry had to resize photos
here are the pics
 (http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/IM000767.jpg) (http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/IM000768.jpg) (http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/IM000745.jpg) (http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/IM000746.jpg)

Title: Re: new to knife making
Post by: Ru on January 31, 2008, 09:32:00 PM

I love that middle (lower set of pics) one what is the handle made of?
Great works   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: new to knife making
Post by: Caveman IL on February 01, 2008, 06:01:00 AM

I like the middle bottom one too!  How long is it?  What kind of steel are you using?  Larry

Title: Re: new to knife making
Post by: skullworks on February 01, 2008, 07:07:00 AM

Great looking knives!

Title: Re: new to knife making
Post by: drewsbow on February 01, 2008, 12:01:00 PM

nice work :0)

Title: Re: new to knife making
Post by: KHALVERSON on February 01, 2008, 04:33:00 PM

thanks ru and caveman il
i am using circular saw blades
master mechanic around 6 bucks at the local hardware.
the total length on the middle one is 7 1/2
the blade is 3" the scales are good ol
norway pine  with a deer antler laminated
that was the first knife i made
the blade was flame hardened
and is very sharp