1911 Gtc/hbj 001

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1911 Gtc/hbj 001
This is a colaboration project mine with a famous brazilian magazine gunwriter. He asked me to make a folder with a COLT 1911 Government Model grip. His demands were: satin finish 440C blade with superior false edge, militar tolerances (distance between srews on grip) to change grips whenever he wants. I had the idea to make the thumstud at the same place and shape of the magazine realese button (A place he knows very well after all). It could be a heresy for most knifemakers, but sure a must for 1911 lovers....
Now the pics of the process:
Drawing with CAD

cutting from templates:

Placing the holes:

Surface grinding:

Ok, you know the rest...

Continue...

 

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Now ready for shipping...

Almost forgot: this is the 1911:

Thanks for looking

www.fazsaojorge.com.br

 

[thepaintedbird]

Is this strictly a one off, custom knife or do you have any intentions to make more?

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Absolutely a first rate job.
Stacy

 

[Barkes Knife Shop]

First Class job A+---------:thumbup:

 

[Bruce Bump]

Very well done project. Thanks much for showing the process. Im very impressed! Very cool idea.

BTW...You need lessons on sheath making.

 

[GTC]

Is this strictly a one off, custom knife or do you have any intentions to make more?

That depends my customers wishes. Sure I can make more, the drawning and steels are waiting...

 

[deker]

Very nicely done. I've seen similar projects, but yours was executed much better IMHO.

-d

 

[bigkahunasix]

Outstanding Sir.

BK6