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Title: my first from scratch
Post by: Bodork on November 21, 2009, 03:15:00 PM
Here are a few firsts for me. I've made knives from blade blanks before but this is my first stock removal blade. 1080 stainless that was hardened by  a knife making friend. I managed to put a character spot on the blade. The scales are gaboon ebony with stabilized buckeye burl bolsters. It has grey actionwood liners. The handle is finished with satin thunderbird epoxy that I use on my bows. I made the mosaic pins myself. (explains the little gap between the copper grr!) The blade is 1-1/8" at the widest point and 3-1/4" long. The overall length is 7".
 This is also my first attempt at leather tooling. Usually I buy dyed leather and just fold it over for my sheaths. On this one I bought veg tanned leather and dyed and stamped it. I'm pretty pleased with it.
 Hope you enjoy it, Mike
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Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: sticshooter on November 21, 2009, 03:31:00 PM
just like your bows. TOP NOTCH<><
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: OconeeDan on November 21, 2009, 08:03:00 PM
Very nice!  Nice pins, sheath too.
Dan
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: drewsbow on November 21, 2009, 08:03:00 PM
wow very nice  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on November 21, 2009, 10:45:00 PM
Thats very nice, i like it alot, good job on the sheath  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  
dana
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: skullworks on November 21, 2009, 10:45:00 PM
Sweet!!!!
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: tomh on November 22, 2009, 12:12:00 AM
That is beautiful, very nice work
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: 4runr on November 22, 2009, 07:20:00 AM
Looks good Mike!
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: Kevin Evans on November 22, 2009, 09:46:00 AM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: Steve Nuckels on November 22, 2009, 08:34:00 PM
Really nice work on every aspect!  Great total package!

You should be very proud!

Steve
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IN GOD WE TRUST
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: prarieboy on November 22, 2009, 08:44:00 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: Caveman IL on November 23, 2009, 10:34:00 AM
I really like the whole package--handle material, pins, knife shape & size, & sheath. Larry
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: bow loving man on November 30, 2009, 10:17:00 PM
mike you are an amazing craftsman for sure...Hope all is well with you and yours...
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: Chris Surtees on December 01, 2009, 08:38:00 AM
Very nice   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: Over&Under on December 01, 2009, 11:19:00 AM
From the looks of it, it is a great combo of form and function!
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: Shakes.602 on December 03, 2009, 06:27:00 AM
Very Nice, Looks Great!!
Title: Re: my first from scratch
Post by: Nosight on December 03, 2009, 09:00:00 AM
From scratch and this is your first one.

Well all I can Say " Nice Work"

Later.......Buzz