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Title: What's Karl thinkin'??
Post by: kbaknife on October 10, 2009, 05:47:00 PM
Just having some fun and tryin' new stuff.
I have always had an interest in being able to create as many varied types of knives and styles as I can.
This has yet to get the marine epoxy finish, but the day is almost done and I had some time.
The blade was forged down from 1" thick  5160 stock, done in the "Brut de Forge" method and cord wrapped over Western Diamondback Rattlesnake.
Will get a cross draw sheath with a groovy little concho.
It'll be on my table at the Ohio Classic in 2 weeks.
Now, don't make fun of me.
 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%2009/cw3-1.jpg)
Title: Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
Post by: 4runr on October 10, 2009, 09:47:00 PM
That's a beauty Karl.

Where is the Ohio Classic?
Title: Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
Post by: kbaknife on October 10, 2009, 10:03:00 PM
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Originally posted by 4runr:
That's a beauty Karl.

Where is the Ohio Classic?
74 miles from you:
 http://www.ohioknifeshow.com/
Title: Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
Post by: 4runr on October 11, 2009, 07:18:00 AM
Thanks for the link. Will definately put the Saturday show on my calender.
Title: Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
Post by: tomh on October 11, 2009, 11:39:00 AM
Nice Karl, is that flat or hollow ground? Hard to tell on my computer.
Title: Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
Post by: kbaknife on October 11, 2009, 12:22:00 PM
It's about 90% flat grind, and then I finish it off with a convex configuration.
Title: Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
Post by: Lamey on October 11, 2009, 01:04:00 PM
hi Karl,  cute little knife indeed!  there are quicker, easier and in my view better ways to lock/seal that handle in than epoxy ;-)
Title: Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
Post by: kbaknife on October 11, 2009, 02:28:00 PM
Then why are you keeping it a secret?
There's no secrets around here, Matt.
(This ain't one of them uppity knife forums)

And, it's just great to see you here.
Title: Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
Post by: OconeeDan on October 12, 2009, 08:31:00 AM
Cool Karl.  But I thought the paracord should be left dry, so you can change it when it gets nasty, or if you want a different color?
Dan
Title: Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
Post by: TheBigRedArcher on October 12, 2009, 10:55:00 AM
I don't know what Karl is thinking, but I like it!
Title: Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
Post by: kbaknife on October 12, 2009, 12:15:00 PM
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Originally posted by OconeeDan:
Cool Karl.  But I thought the paracord should be left dry, so you can change it when it gets nasty, or if you want a different color?
Dan
Dan, I guess there are no set rules here.
One might also leave it un-treated so as to be able to have about 8 feet or para-cord for an emergency.
In this case, I DID want to protect the snake skin, so I soaked the entire thing.
I've got a buddy who seals his cord warp as well, and when it gets dirty he sprays it off with WD-40!
Who knows.
Title: Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
Post by: TxMoon on October 12, 2009, 02:48:00 PM
I really like the shape of this one Karl.
Title: Re: What's Karl thinkin'??
Post by: Steve Nuckels on October 14, 2009, 08:50:00 PM
Wow Karl, you are really expanding your style!  I like it!

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