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Title: a little utility knife...
Post by: Scott Roush on March 25, 2010, 09:41:00 PM

I just threw this together because I gave my 'Little Big Knife' to my Dad.. and I missed having a little riding sheath on my belt.  I also wanted to make somthing that could slide onto the strap of my quiver.  And I wanted it to look like a broadhead.

I have a Sam Brown stud on the sheath so that you can loop the knife lanyard around it and use the friction of the hole to keep it in place. Works awesome...

It's 5 1/4" OAL, 1075 with forged finish, peened brass pins (I need to take a class in pins) and walnut burl handle.  I thought it would look better with a flat grind... but the convex grind should be stronger for such a thin knife. Besides, I still haven't figured out flat grinding for some reason.  

Also... It has a single beveled edge.  I haven't really finished it yet... but I was excited to see what folks think about this little oddity...

  (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/The_Roushs/knifesheath.jpg)

  (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/The_Roushs/knifeinsheath.jpg)

  (http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj61/The_Roushs/holdingknife2.jpg)

Title: Re: a little utility knife...
Post by: sticshooter on March 25, 2010, 11:05:00 PM

I like that alot. very trad looking blade.<><

Title: Re: a little utility knife...
Post by: prarieboy on March 26, 2010, 08:15:00 AM

Looks good and oughta do it job well.

Title: Re: a little utility knife...
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on March 26, 2010, 10:58:00 AM

Nice patch knife.  I like it a lot. Simple and effective.

Title: Re: a little utility knife...
Post by: Scott Roush on March 26, 2010, 02:45:00 PM

Thanks fellas...

Title: Re: a little utility knife...
Post by: Steve Nuckels on March 26, 2010, 07:19:00 PM

Scott, that's very interesting in every respect!  

I like it!

I need to make shop time!  Your crankin the knives out bro!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
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IN GOD WE TRUST

Title: Re: a little utility knife...
Post by: beaver#1 on March 29, 2010, 12:00:00 PM

ii like that alot.

Title: Re: a little utility knife...
Post by: kuch on March 29, 2010, 04:24:00 PM

scott, you're just plum ate up with this knifemaking. are you in the knifeswap?

Title: Re: a little utility knife...
Post by: Scott Roush on March 29, 2010, 05:52:00 PM

I am definitely ate up with it.  

I'm not it in the swap.  Guess I will have to check that out. I AM in Jeremy's challenge and I need to get on that giant piece of steel he sent...

Title: Re: a little utility knife...
Post by: MercilessMing on March 30, 2010, 04:46:00 AM

Very nice work.  I like the sheath too.

Title: Re: a little utility knife...
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on April 02, 2010, 06:36:00 PM

Boy that would come in handy!

Title: Re: a little utility knife...
Post by: Scott Roush on April 03, 2010, 08:56:00 AM

Thanks guys.... I've since cropped that point down a bit.  I had problems with the heat treat and that point was soft. It looks better now I think...

Yes.. it is handy. I wear it every day.  I'm working on it's brother... a skinner of similar ilk.