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Title: New Pocket Knife
Post by: tippit on May 30, 2016, 09:16:00 AM
This years ST Judes Auction has been real an eye opener for me.  

If I hadn't been trying to learn Lin Rhea's Blacksmith knife and forging up 3 different versions...if I hadn't decided to add another knife which I thought was just a scrap forging exercise...if I hadn't taken a picture of it in between rain showers.  I would never have put that knife with it's Kydex blade cover in my pocket.  It hangs so free that I don't notice it walking, sitting down, etc.  I hardly ever wear one of my knives as I don't like the feel of a belt knife especially for everyday use.  But this knife has just replaced my clip folder that I always carry.  The Kydex sheath is cut so there is just a small space between the handle and sheath for a firm fit.  Now I can finally have one of my knives safely with me all the time.  How cool is that for a bladesmith!

Latest version of the auction knife...6 1/2" OAL of 1084 steel.  One more improvement needed...to figure out how to shape the curved handle so I can open my favorite beverage  :)   tippit

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Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: tippit on May 30, 2016, 09:19:00 AM
PS:
Once again many thanks to Lin for all his help.  I only finish ground the blade everything else was done traditional blacksmith style as Lin had suggested...tippit
Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: just_a_hunter on May 30, 2016, 10:11:00 AM
That is very neat. Looks real handy.

Todd
Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: tomsm44 on May 30, 2016, 01:42:00 PM
Now that's just plain cool.
Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: D.Ellis on May 30, 2016, 07:43:00 PM
That's a great idea.   :thumbsup:  

Darcy
Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: Bill Kissner on May 30, 2016, 08:55:00 PM
Great idea Jeff! I like it!
Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: NittanyRider on May 31, 2016, 09:25:00 AM
very cool!  do you have a picture of the knife in hand that you could post?
Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: TrackerNy on May 31, 2016, 10:28:00 AM
Nice! Really like the idea and look.
Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: tippit on May 31, 2016, 09:33:00 PM
NittanyRider....

It has been getting a lot of use in the past couple of days...already starting to take on a patina.  I have a large hand.

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Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: NittanyRider on June 01, 2016, 08:08:00 AM
perfect - thank you!
Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: jpsowers on June 02, 2016, 11:41:00 AM
That is a brilliant way to make the tang into a clip - great knife.
Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: Caveman IL on June 02, 2016, 07:09:00 PM
Neat.
Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: benny on June 06, 2016, 09:46:00 PM
LooKs perfect to me
Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: The Gopher on June 07, 2016, 09:18:00 AM
I LOVE this knife!
Title: Re: New Pocket Knife
Post by: Steve Nuckels on June 08, 2016, 11:49:00 PM
I like it!

Tried one, unsuccessful!

You have inspired me to give it another try!

Steve
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