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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: skullworks on February 20, 2008, 07:38:00 AM
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A friend gave me this Old Hickory knife. I wanted some input as to some ideas for changing the blade design. I'll do some cutting and keep it cool enough to maintain the temper. The blade is about 5-1/2" long and 2" wide at it's widest. Any and all ideas are welcome! :D
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/Blade2.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/Blade1.jpg)
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I see a beautiful 5 1/2" drop point hunter or a 5 1/2" spear point, both 1 1/2" wide. You also have a good start at roach belly.
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Maybe like this? Roach Belly kind of design with some osage handles?
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/RoachBellyOldHickory.jpg)
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Yeah, personally I'm pretty partial to drops and spears. There is a gel that retards heat while working the steel. Welders use it in certain situations. I haven't ever used it but that may be a way to keep your blade cool also.
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I that the finished product?
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Originally posted by Leftieshot:
Yeah, personally I'm pretty partial to drops and spears. There is a gel that retards heat while working the steel. Welders use it in certain situations. I haven't ever used it but that may be a way to keep your blade cool also.
I have another Old Hickory Butcher knife I'm thinking about using to make drop point skinner. Something like this.
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/FH608_0006e.jpg)
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Originally posted by Leftieshot:
I that the finished product?
Nope just a little Photoshop work.