St Judes Collaboration Knife - Work in Progress- Knife Complete with Pro Photo

Huck · August 11, 2010, 05:04:00 AM

I'm like a kid at Christmas, I can't wait to see how it turns out! I'll definitely be watching the whole process on here.

Good thing you guys are doing.

Thanks,
Huck

MercilessMing · August 11, 2010, 05:21:00 AM

God bless you all. It's like watching a child grew up. So very wonderful.

hardtimes · August 11, 2010, 07:13:00 AM

That is great. I am glad you are showing the process. Cant wait to see the end product.

hunt it · August 11, 2010, 07:17:00 AM

Fantastic pictures Lin! Way better than Karl's legs!!!

Lin Rhea · August 12, 2010, 06:17:00 AM

Thanks Dave and thanks for gettin this project started.

Lin

Jim Jackson · September 11, 2010, 09:41:00 AM

Any updates?

Jim Jackson · February 20, 2011, 11:04:00 PM

Hey isn't the auction just around the corner...?

Killdeer · February 21, 2011, 10:57:00 AM

caleb0100 · February 21, 2011, 03:40:00 PM

This is awesome. Can't wait to see it finished.

LONGSTYKES · February 21, 2011, 05:04:00 PM

Looks like you are all building an awesome knife, For a great cause. God Bless

Jim Jackson · February 23, 2011, 03:37:00 PM

kbaknife · February 26, 2011, 08:38:00 PM

It's about time to resurrect this thread!
In the last little bit, I've been called by both Lin Rhea and Doug Campbell asking me when I was going to get the ball rolling on our little project again, so, as not to get in trouble, I decided to go back into action.
Please refer back to the beginning of this thread for any info you may lack.
I pulled the blade out of the tool box on my bench - I'm sorry! the safe! - and looked at what had transpired over the winter - not much.
I did manage to get Doug to send me his stamp and I got his Bear Claw stamp and my name stamped on the reverse side with the "JS" for Journeyman Smith, to coincide with Lin's "MS" Master Smith stamp on the obverse.

This picture shows the rough ground condition Lin sent to me with a slight etch to show the Damascus pattern he created.
It didn't last long!

In the deep concentration, and extreme focus I am known for, I took the blade to my belt grinder to refine the grind and lines on the knife in preparation of hardening and tempering.

The hardening process requires the blade to be far closer to the finished condition than it was currently in.
Here is the result of my highly sophisticated grinding session showing the more finished dimensions of the blade:

This Western Bowie will also have a "false edge" on the front clip. This shows where I have begun the process at the grinder, which I will finish by hand with files.

This thread will be popping up from time to time in the next few weeks as the blade progresses to the point where I will send it off to Doug for the final stage.
My part will be to create the individual parts and create the basic assembly of all the pieces.
Then, Doug employs his expertise in making it all come together.
Stay tuned!!

Lin Rhea · February 27, 2011, 11:58:00 AM

Way to go Karl. I have full confidence you and Doug will do this thing up right and will be a heck of a tool for the outdoors.

Bodork · February 27, 2011, 11:26:00 PM

That knife will be THE nicest knife ever made!! Someone will be very fortunate to win it. You three are the best out there at making knives. I can't wait to see it finished! Mike

Doug Campbell · February 28, 2011, 12:06:00 AM

Cool Buddy, glad to see it coming along

Guru · February 28, 2011, 05:18:00 AM

Amazing talant guys

LONGSTYKES · February 28, 2011, 08:19:00 AM

Looking forward to seeing this special knife when completed. Great work Guys. God Bless

hunt it · February 28, 2011, 08:46:00 AM

Looking Good Karl!

It really is a fantastic thing you guys have all pitched in to do here. We all know that St. Judes is a wonderful organization. Above all the great things that happen here on Trad Gang the efforts of all to raise funds for this very worthy cause is amazing feat.

The completion of this knife is going to be very exciting indeed. I will be writing an article on the whole project and am hoping for Knife or Blade Magazines or both to accept the article and print it. This will highlight the efforts of our Trad Gang Knifemaking Team and generate good positive exposure for both the Team and Trad Gang in general.

There is no question that this knife will be one of this years auction highlights if not the premier item in this years auction aside from the cookie war. Whomever gets this knife will own a true Masterpiece indeed. There will be collectors seeking this one! So, it will be go big or go home all the way on this one.

I am very excited about this project and would again like to thank the Team for agreeing to take this one on. Thanks Guys!

Lamey · February 28, 2011, 08:48:00 AM

good work guys! Gonna be a nice one!

FerretWYO · February 28, 2011, 10:08:00 AM

What awesome Skill. This knife is going to be a site to see.