13.5" Chopper $110

scarysamcary

scarysamcary

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Knife making is definitely a journey. Recently, I had to be pulled aside and reminded of all that I have learned after I started reverting back to bad habits. I have an admission to make, I like stupid big blades with axe grinds that I can chop fire wood and prune limbs with. Unfortunately, not everyone likes those blades and they certainly don't sell very well. I also agree with the person who pulled me aside, in that while they certainly show imagination, they don't show a whole lot of skill... Well I'm back with something that I think can still pull off those tasks I love, but with a little more class.

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Made from 1084 and tempered to around 60HRC, this chopper is handled with scorched black walnut and pinned with brass. the steel is 1/8th inch stock with an OAL of 13.5" with an 8.5"blade.

Asking $110 Paypal F&F to scarysamcary at gmail.com (My account is not set up for G&S, but I will stake my account and reputation on you receiving your knife or being made whole)
 
Scary,

Don’t ever apologize for enthusiasm and effort. You show both. I sense that you are an honest hard working fellow that is trying to perfect a craft. You do you, and work it to where you want it to be brother.

Nice looking piece 👍

John
 
Do not apologize, just do good honest work and improve as you go. I think you are doing this !

A lot of knife designs are driven by what photographs dramatically and looks different. Deep hollow grinds etc...

What is the knife made for, chopper, skinner , stabber, sharp pry bar etc... This will determine blade , handle shape and geometry and heat treat and blade profile.

1984 I had one of many discussions with Phill Hartsfield, he told me to buy a copy of ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ARMS AND ARMOR. He said look at all the blade shapes. If a shape is not in there ask if that shape is of any use ?
New problems may need a new blade shape etc.... but it is a thought.

if you make designs that are based on what was historically used successfully for a given purpose , I do not think you can go far wrong. Take advantage of new materials and methods if they are better.

YMMV
 
Idk who, or what the other person said..... but that is THEIR opinion.
If you like "big stupid blades with axe grinds" so will others.
Don't try making knives that "Everyone" likes.... If you do, you will just be making washed down, bland, homogenized blades.
Screw em..... make what You want.
Just take your time, and you will improve as you go. Don't let someone else change your style.
if they were giving you tips on technique, that's one thing.... But the style is Yours.



I hope nobody buys MY knives.... I miss them greatly, when they are gone.
* I think that's how you know you have a Good One.
 
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