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Title: Trade knife
Post by: OconeeDan on March 28, 2011, 10:37:00 AM

I wanted to show off this knife I just finished, I am very pleased with it. The handle is black walnut (no liners this time) and has sterling silver wire inlay. The handle has a hand rubbed oil finish.
The gentleman I made this for, is going to commission someone that specializes in period correct sheaths, using brain tanned deer skin and adorned with quillwork and fringe, and it will be attached to his back quiver.
Thanks, Dan

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Title: Re: Trade knife
Post by: Lin Rhea on March 28, 2011, 10:41:00 AM

Nice knife Dan. Good job on the inlay too.

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Post by: kbaknife on March 28, 2011, 11:09:00 AM

Wow, Dan. That's nice buddy.

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Post by: Kevin Evans on March 28, 2011, 01:06:00 PM

Good job Dan!
I have trouble crossing the wire once ,hec you crossed it three times!  :thumbsup:

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Post by: tippit on March 28, 2011, 01:12:00 PM

Those inlays look real good.  I'm sure the new owner will love it  :thumbsup:

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Post by: charlie phillips on March 28, 2011, 06:54:00 PM

NICE DAN


    TXCP.

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Post by: oldpaths on March 28, 2011, 06:55:00 PM

Very nice Dan,the inlay pattern reminds me of some of the pinstriping that I have seen on some custom hot rods.  :thumbsup:

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Post by: caleb0100 on March 28, 2011, 07:13:00 PM

great job! I love that steel!

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Post by: Bobby Urban on March 28, 2011, 08:39:00 PM

WOW - that is really nice.  I like it a lot.  How about a build along tutoral on the inlays???  I have a bunch of sterling wire but have no clue how you do that?

I really like it though -

Bob

Title: Re: Trade knife
Post by: GWV on March 28, 2011, 08:55:00 PM

I like it, especially the inlays.

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Post by: CherokeeKC on March 28, 2011, 09:12:00 PM

Nice knife!  How did you inlay the silver wire?

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Post by: Steve Nuckels on March 28, 2011, 09:34:00 PM

Dan, impressive!  Love the wire work!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

Title: Re: Trade knife
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on March 29, 2011, 09:38:00 AM

Sweet knife Dan, the inlay is very nice

Title: Re: Trade knife
Post by: OconeeDan on March 29, 2011, 11:46:00 AM

Thank you very much for the kind words.
I believe it was Keesler that did a tutorial on wire inlay in a Blade magazine a few years ago.  I am sure a search will come up with tutorials and videos.  Honestly, I don't have time for a tutorial right now.
Basically, you cut a groove using chisel tipped tools you make from x-acto knives.  Insert the wire, and I tap with the wood butt of the tool, steam the grain closed.  File flat, then hand sand.
Dan

Title: Re: Trade knife
Post by: Kevin Evans on March 29, 2011, 02:27:00 PM

Dan that issue of Joe Keeslar did the wire inlay was Jan. 2009.
Its also in the Handles and Guards Book,by Joe Kesslar

I have to refer to it often.

Title: Re: Trade knife
Post by: Doug Campbell on March 29, 2011, 03:11:00 PM

Nice Dan  :thumbsup:  

Hey Kevin, you doing some inlay work on your test knives  ;)

Title: Re: Trade knife
Post by: L. Harris on March 29, 2011, 04:35:00 PM

Beautiful knife!!!

Title: Re: Trade knife
Post by: OconeeDan on March 30, 2011, 08:35:00 AM

Thanks for that information Kevin.  
This is something that anyone can learn to do with inexpensive home made tools and a little time.
Dan

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Post by: Montauks on March 31, 2011, 02:30:00 PM

very nice...really like the inlay work

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Post by: Tom I. on March 31, 2011, 03:20:00 PM

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Post by: amar911 on April 03, 2011, 11:34:00 PM

Really nice work, Dan. I think you did a beautiful and skillful job and came up with something special for the lucky new owner.

Allan

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Post by: seven crows on April 06, 2011, 01:48:00 PM

Always love those comfortable no frills handles,nice