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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: LONGBOWKID on March 30, 2009, 02:49:00 AM

Title: "First Blood"
Post by: LONGBOWKID on March 30, 2009, 02:49:00 AM

FINALLY finished it up. Took about 3-4 days total, which is unusual for me.  I am planning on brass bolsters when I pick up my order tomorrow, thats why theres a bit of space left up front.

I made a mistake when cutting my tang, and cut it TOO SMALL. I have large hands, and it is just barely large enough for comfort. Blade is by far my best yet, freehand grinding takes a WHILE to get everything symmetrical.

This blade has special meaning as its the first to get me, really really good. Watch out where yer hands are when sanding a blade folks! That explains the name of the knife, and the title of this thread.

Walnut and osage orange laminant scales I glued up, 7/32" copper pins, an old Nicholson file was ressurected for the blade, it was edge quenched, and polished to 1000 grit, as were the scales. I am not too terribly happy with the scales, so they may come off and be replaced...

Anywho, to get to the point, I did have a good time, and I am pleased so thats all that matters. I plan on making a larger crossdraw sheath for this one to carry around and show folks who are interested in my blades, and who knows, I might cut something every now and then.. It has a remarkable edge on it, and I can vouch for it being sharp.

 (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk155/DBSULLY/filebowie003-1.jpg)

Little filework..
 (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk155/DBSULLY/filebowie005-1.jpg)

Hope yall enjoyed looking as much as I did making it.

The Kid

Title: Re: "First Blood"
Post by: LONGBOWKID on March 30, 2009, 02:50:00 AM

I also see from that bottom pic, I have more sanding to do! Nite Folks..

Title: Re: "First Blood"
Post by: skullworks on March 30, 2009, 06:51:00 AM

Great looking knife Kid! Love the two tone grips!

Title: Re: "First Blood"
Post by: prarieboy on March 30, 2009, 08:01:00 AM

I like the whole thing but think the laminated scales are cool!
 Blessed by blood!That usaly slows Me down and things turn out better for Me lol!  :biglaugh:

Title: Re: "First Blood"
Post by: bwillhunt on March 30, 2009, 07:53:00 PM

Very nice piece!  The grind lines look great.  What type of grinder are you using?  

Bill

Title: Re: "First Blood"
Post by: LONGBOWKID on March 30, 2009, 09:24:00 PM

All roughed out with a 4 1/2" side grinder, then honed with my 6"x48" belt sander.

Thanks yall