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Title: O1 ringer
Post by: Toecutter on December 31, 2008, 04:24:00 AM: Here's one I sent out for a gift exchange on another forum: Blued O1, Stabilized Black cherry burl that I think I found when I was hunting with Aram :thumbsup: , and a mosaic pin that got washed out by the flash :rolleyes: .

(http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo260/nathan835/1230712299.jpg)
(http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo260/nathan835/1230712304-1.jpg)
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Post by: d. ward on December 31, 2008, 05:42:00 AM: Thats a good looking knife right there.I like everything about it.bd
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Post by: Leon.R on December 31, 2008, 05:48:00 AM: I agree. Like it a lot.
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Post by: Chris Surtees on December 31, 2008, 05:52:00 AM: That is one neat knife :thumbsup:
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Post by: Toecutter on December 31, 2008, 06:36:00 AM: Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words. This one was a pretty zen experience. It was for another knife maker so I was especially conscious about it being absolutely flaw free (except maybe the streaky bluing :rolleyes: ), and after it was all done, I snapped a few pics and said goodbye.
A zen exercise if ever there was one!!
:D
Thanks again.
Nathan
Title: Re: O1 ringer
Post by: skullworks on December 31, 2008, 06:48:00 AM: Awesome job! Kind of like an up swept karambit! I like it!
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Post by: prarieboy on December 31, 2008, 07:15:00 AM: Really cool! I have been noticing more blued knives and parts while digging around. How do You do it? I have cold blued a muzzle loader kit will that process work?If so does it have to be a certain type of steel?Sorry if I ask as many questions as a third grader! Thanks C-YALL Bob :notworthy:
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Post by: Stone Knife on December 31, 2008, 09:10:00 AM: Looks real nice Nathan :notworthy:
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Post by: tippit on December 31, 2008, 10:17:00 AM: Very nice Nathan! Cool design...tippit
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Post by: skullworks on December 31, 2008, 11:22:00 AM: This knife blade was done with cold bluing. Works pretty good as long as you get any oil and stuff off.

(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/Cheater.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/Cheater2.jpg)
Title: Re: O1 ringer
Post by: Toecutter on December 31, 2008, 04:49:00 PM: Beautiful work Clarence!!
I used Birchwood's cold blue and it was pretty much a no brainer as long as you clean the metal up real well and follow the directions. I like their plum brown as well, but not as much for knives cause you do have to heat the metal up to almost 300degrees and its a process to keep the epoxy and scales from being affected (not real difficult, just a pain), when you want to do a quick touch up. Cold blue much easier for the lazy man(ME).
Nathan
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Post by: prarieboy on December 31, 2008, 08:57:00 PM: Hey Toe and scully thanks for the info!! :bigsmyl: C-Yall Bob
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Post by: drewsbow on December 31, 2008, 10:53:00 PM: Nate : That is awesome Bro :thumbsup: :clapper: :clapper:
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Post by: chiger on January 01, 2009, 01:25:00 AM: Nice work Nathan.

Kind of an old Sharp Finger design with a Karambit finger loop twist.

Very cool take on a classic.
Title: Re: O1 ringer
Post by: Toecutter on January 01, 2009, 02:41:00 PM: Lookout Drew, I'm about to take my Boards next week, so this can only mean one thing... Lots of free time, so stuff is about to start getting done (or ruined) :knothead: :eek: :D
Thanks Chigger!

Happy holidays all!!
Nathan
Title: Re: O1 ringer
Post by: drewsbow on January 01, 2009, 06:50:00 PM: Nate : Best of luck on your boards Bro :0) Gotta love lots of free time :bigsmyl: :thumbsup: :clapper: :biglaugh: