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Title: Matching Pair
Post by: 4est trekker on December 10, 2010, 05:47:00 PM

Here's a little matching pair of neckers I made for fun.  Steel is 1080, scales are book-matched quilted maple, and pins are brass and copper.  The second picture shows how the sheath secures/releases the knives.  I'm pleased with how light, comfortable and secure this sheath design is.  The smaller knife is 3.5" overall with a 1.25" blade while the large knife is 5.5" long with a 2" blade.  Thanks for looking.  :)

 (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/HPIM4556.jpg)

 (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/HPIM4562.jpg)

 (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/HPIM4564.jpg)

 (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/HPIM4576.jpg)

 (http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/HPIM4570.jpg)

Title: Re: Matching Pair
Post by: B M A on December 10, 2010, 07:07:00 PM

Very Nice.  Good work.

Title: Re: Matching Pair
Post by: Steve Nuckels on December 10, 2010, 09:24:00 PM

Love those!

You inspired me!  I'm almost finished!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

Title: Re: Matching Pair
Post by: skullworks on December 11, 2010, 08:17:00 AM

Beautiful work!!!

Title: Re: Matching Pair
Post by: kansas stik man on December 11, 2010, 05:52:00 PM

great looking pair, it was awfull nice of you to make them for me lol.

Title: Re: Matching Pair
Post by: L. Harris on December 11, 2010, 05:58:00 PM

Those look great!!

Title: Re: Matching Pair
Post by: 4est trekker on December 11, 2010, 06:44:00 PM

Thanks, all. I appreciate the kind words. It's fun to be able to share work with each other and gain confidence, yet receive helpful critique along the way to make improvements and learn.  

Steve: Looking forward to seeing yours!  I'm sure it'll look outstanding!

Kansas:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Matching Pair
Post by: elk ninja on December 11, 2010, 09:25:00 PM

I LOVE that pair!  Can you tell me a bit more about how you got that nice finish/ patina/ pitting?

Title: Re: Matching Pair
Post by: Shinken on December 11, 2010, 10:40:00 PM

WOW!

Veeerrryyy nice lookin' knives 4EST!

Keep up the good work!

Shoot straight, Shinken

Title: Re: Matching Pair
Post by: toppredator on December 23, 2010, 10:35:00 AM

Very nice.  I especally like the sheaths.

Title: Re: Matching Pair
Post by: 4est trekker on December 23, 2010, 11:20:00 AM

Ninja:  Although I like the "rustic" finish on the steel, I wish it were less drastic.  That is, it's caused by too much oxygen and heat.  I'm working with an open coal forge, which can get REALLY hot and allows a lot of oxygen to contact the metal.  I screwed up a bit on these two and got them a tad too hot.  Also, I didn't brush the scaling off as I normalized the blades.  Lesson learned, I guess.  I'm learning how to better control the heat on my forge, but I just spaced off on this pair.

All in all, I like the look, but NOT the effect on the steel.  I guess the bright side is, the knives are short and won't be subjected to much abuse.

Title: Re: Matching Pair
Post by: sticshooter on December 23, 2010, 09:16:00 PM

sweet indeed.<><