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Title: All this talk of Saw blades
Post by: RGK on February 10, 2008, 10:57:00 PM

Got me to thinking about this one I made last year. This is a drop point blade. I used a limb saw blade.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw1.jpg)

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw2.jpg)

After roughing out the blade, I softened the handle so I can drill holes for the brass pins.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw3.jpg)

Then I cleaned up the edges and polished the blade.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw4.jpg)

After sharpening the blade, I drilled the pin holes.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw5.jpg)

Title: Re: All this talk of Saw blades
Post by: RGK on February 10, 2008, 10:57:00 PM

For the knife handle, I used antler and walnut. I cut apart a small rack to make the sides.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw6.jpg)

I used J.B. weld epoxy to attach the antler to the walnut sides and then drilled the holes for the brass pins.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw8.jpg)

I also use J.B. weld to attach the sides to the tang and in the pin holes. The pins are a tight fit that get pounded together.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw91.jpg)

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw9.jpg)

Title: Re: All this talk of Saw blades
Post by: RGK on February 10, 2008, 10:58:00 PM

The sides are over sized get sanded to shape after the epoxy sets.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw94.jpg)

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw93.jpg)

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw92.jpg)

I Finished the saw blade knife. Tung oil provides the shine.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw97.jpg)

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw96.jpg)

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/arrows/saw95.jpg)

Title: Re: All this talk of Saw blades
Post by: Leftieshot on February 10, 2008, 11:27:00 PM

Very nice.  I like the antler and wood combo.

Title: Re: All this talk of Saw blades
Post by: RGK on February 11, 2008, 06:34:00 AM

My wife says it looks like a pool cue.

Title: Re: All this talk of Saw blades
Post by: skullworks on February 11, 2008, 06:53:00 AM

Great job, Ron! One day!

Title: Re: All this talk of Saw blades
Post by: Caveman IL on February 11, 2008, 06:57:00 AM

once again, nice detail w/ the antler & walnut-- good how-to info.  Larry

Title: Re: All this talk of Saw blades
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on February 11, 2008, 06:50:00 PM

I have an old limb saw blade kicking around out back in the shed somewhere. I never thought about cutting a knife blade from it. I figured it would be too flimsy. I'm gonna have to give that a go.
Once again great work Ron. I'm learning a ton just from reading your build alongs and pics. THANKS!!!

Title: Re: All this talk of Saw blades
Post by: Ru on February 11, 2008, 06:58:00 PM

So pretty    :thumbsup:  
I love the antler wood combo    :notworthy:

Title: Re: All this talk of Saw blades
Post by: Izzy on February 11, 2008, 08:34:00 PM

I likes it.