1st Knife Pic

Stan Wilson · Jul 1, 2000

Finally!!!After much trial and error,including a cracked blade during heat treat(re-profiled the blade),a soldering fiasco and assorted cuts and scrapes,my 1st knife is done!!!

It's 10 3/4" overall with a 6" blade,copper guard and rosewood handle.The picture doesn't show the mosaic pin very well but the poor quality photo also hides the flaws.Being that I have a limited budget I had to use re-cycled materials,the blade was a chainsaw bar,the guard was an old copper electrode and the handle was a busted up picture frame

Let me know what you like and DONT like about it.

[This message has been edited by REBOS (edited 07-16-2000).]

L6steel · Jul 1, 2000

REbos, that is a very nice looking knife!! I especially like the recurve in the blade and the way the handles are curved to fit the copper guard. You should be very proud and happy! Take care! Michael

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sashcord · Jul 1, 2000

Nice work Rebos, gosh persistance does pay off.

Steve

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NickWheeler · Jul 1, 2000

Very nice! Attractive lines that flow. You put my first knife to terrible shame.

KEEP IT UP!!!

Nick

e_utopia · Jul 1, 2000

Impressive. As much as I dislike recurves due to sharpening, and how they look on some knives, on a very 'curvy' knife like that, it looks amazing. That think looks more like it was born than made. Incredibly organic. Stick with it, and I shudder to think what you'll be making in a couple years

--JB

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Guy Thomas · Jul 1, 2000

What's not to like! Great first knife, I really like the "flow" through the entire design. Did you do the heat treat yourself?
-Guy Thomas

mikeS · Jul 2, 2000

Good work, remember the 2nd knife is harder.

Osbourn · Jul 2, 2000

Absolutely beautiful.
Congratulations, knifemaker.

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shappa · Jul 2, 2000

rebos, that is a great knife. Great lines and I'm impressed with your use of found materials. I can't find any flaws.
How does it cut? Does it hold an edge?

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Stan Wilson · Jul 2, 2000

Thanks for all the kind words guys,in answer your questions,,Yes I did the heat treat myself.I made 2 forges,one from an old scuba tank and one fron an old R.O.tank.I used the one from the scuba tank cuz it heats more evenly,quenched in oil,then tempered in a small oven I found out back of an electronics assembly shop.I have no idea what they used it for but it works great for tempering.As to cutting it actually cuts better than I expected and holds its edge pretty well.I plan to make a sheath and take it out hunting with me this season,then i'll really know how it performs.thanks again

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Possum · Jul 2, 2000

Howdy There.....!
For a fisrt I think it is great...! I really like the design and the flow of the overall knife. The blade looks flat grind, is it? I think you have donbe an excellent job, and like someone else said the next one is going to be harder. I know that with each one that I make I try to improve over the last one. Keep up the great creativity.
"Possum"

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cjensema · Jul 2, 2000

Excellent design. I really like the way it flows. When do we see your next knife????

Stan Wilson · Jul 2, 2000

Thanks again,,It's not flat ground it's convex.I managed to modify an old delta 1x30 so it had more belt tension,so the blade is pretty close to flat.Number 2 is getting there.

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WinDancer · Jul 3, 2000

Great job!
I like the lines and the curves and the fit. What wood and finish did you use for the handle?

Dav · Jul 3, 2000

OK, I'll tell ya what I don't like about your first knife...It puts mine to shame by comparison!! Beautiful flow, nice ergonomics and excellent attention to detail. I figure that I should be somewhere near your caliber in about two or three years but by then, your knives will have surpassed all your own expectations.

"You will always set the bar a little higher with each knife and as a result be continually challenged to be better...and you will meet and exceed it." A quote from a familiar poster of this forum, Jerry Hossom.

All the Best

Dileas Gu Brath