1075 and Blackwood Hunter/fighter

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Bailey Knives

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I took some time out of the forum a while back, due to buying a house and having a daughter. Now I am back and have decided to take the whole knife thing a little more seriously. I have been making knives for about 3 years now, and this will be my first attempt to sell one on bladeforums.

This knife is 1075 differentially heat treated blade with a visible double hamon.
The hamon is African Blackwood, held into place with six brass pins, one homemade mosaic, and a lanyard hole.
It also has a random file pattern along the spine.

The dimensions of the knife are 4 3/4 inch blade and 9 1/4 inch overall. the sheath is 8 oz leather and is also made by myself.

I find the knife very well balanced and it snaps into the sheath with a *pop*.

sold, thanks KM - satisfaction guaranteed
It is truly a nice knife.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions for the knife itself or the presentation. I am not a great salesman. Hopefully my knives speak more clearly than myself.

Edited to add additional pics
 
Derkins,
You need to let me know if you have one with that same style about an inch shorter. I really like the look of that knife, I just feel that a blade in the 3-4" range is less intimidating for edc, and as I am used to a knife of about that size it is what I feel more in control of when I am useing it.

I do think that the pictures could use some improvement, I have no idea how to run a camera so I can't offer much advice myself, I will say that it is nice to have something included in the pic that is of known deminsions(watches and hunting ammo seem popular) to use as a reference.Based on what I can make out from the pictures your knives are going to be worth watching.

ncranmer(at)localnet.com
Please send me an email so that we can work something out. I don't want to keep this thread at the top of the page and get you backlogged before you get me a knife.;)

I would like to get the same style knife(love the blackwood) cut down to 3 1/4- 3 3/4 " for the blade with the same reduction for the handle.

I would also like to know the estimate for completion.
Thanks.
Nate
 
Thanks for the feedback. I have been fussing with light boxes for what seems like forever, but can't seem to take a decent pic to save my life:grumpy:
I could make a knife for you that is about an inch shorter without a problem.
I don't, however, have one already made in those dimensions.
Let me know what you would like to do.

Thanks,
Matt
 
Derkins,
I am certainly no photography expert, but I'm in the same boat. I just bought a Kodak Easy Share camera, and I think I'm learning how take a passable photo.

See if you have a macro setting on your camera. Its usually a picture of a flower or something indicating its for a closeup. Use this setting, and Rig as much indirect light as possible Outside on a bright day )is best. I use a halogen shop light filtered through a white garbage bag. If its a satin or bead blasted knife, I use the flash set on auto. If its shiny or mirror polished, I don't use any flash.

One thing I learned, look your knife over really close and wipe it down. With today's high resolution cameras, even the slightest smudges, pieces of lint, etc. show up.
Good Luck.

Anyone with any other helpful hints please pm us . Don't want to hijack the guy's for sale thread!
 
Wow! That is nice. Great score, kM. I would love to see what those swells feel like in the hand.
 
For the first time seeing your knife I am impressed, keep them coming for sure, would like to see more of them. Also, very impressive sheath for the knife. Great combo!

The BF boys like'em it sold in no time.

Cheers!
 
Great looking knife for your very first transaction if'n I read this thread correctly!..

derkins, I believe congrats are in order on selling your first cutter here on bf.com as a maker! That was quick too.. :thumbup:

Looking forward to viewing more of your knives as they evolve. I,, and many other of my fellow knife knut buying members here have come to purchase only customs as a rule.. Custom Knives far exceed your typical manufactured brand of cutlery in value on nearly every aspect when compared side by side to relative pieces not to mention melding minds with the maker so to speak.

In my opinion this is a market that will continue to explode and I wish you all the best in all your endeavors regarding your journey.

Many Blessings for You and Yours,

Anthony
 
I am interested why you used 1075 steel? Any special reason or was it in your supplies and available?

Thanks.
 
It certainly looks beautiful:thumbup:. I too though, would like to know of the reason(s) for which you chose this steel.
 
Thanks for all the support guys. I wanted 1080 so I went to admiralsteel. they had what they called 1075/1080. I was assuming that it was closer to 1075 than it was to 1080 so I thought I'd play it safe and not do any false advertising. I have made a test knife out of it, and it cuts really well. From what I read from everyone here on the forum, the difference is negligible.
 
Very nice knife & sheath! I really like what you did on the handle. I might have grabbed that myself if I saw it in time. Keep 'em coming! :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
There will be more coming shortly.
I temper 3 times at 1 hour each.
Thanks all.
 
Matt,got the knife today,i am very happy with it,love the hamon action,(wish more knife maker would be into it),nice file work and sheath,just feels good in my hand,nice finish and razor sharp,i say Bravo and make some more,i'm sure the guys at the forum will buy'em like hot cakes.thanks
K.Marc
 
Thanks KM, I am always nervous that someone will not like the knife they just purchased, so it is good to hear that you like it. I have a couple more on the forum now, but interest has kind of waned.
 
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