1st one of many

308sniper

308sniper

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I took the plunge and now I'm hooked.

Here is Up-Armored Knives #1

Steel -1095CV 3/16" thick
Grind - Flat Saber
HT - By Peters Heat Treating 58-60RC
Blade length 6.5"
TOL - 12"
Handle - Laminated Birch (gun stock material)
Handle Connectors - Stand offs with machine screws
Edge - Convex
Finish - Duracoat in my Desert Skull Pattern
Sheath - Spec-Ops (also in Desert Skull)

What do you think?
All comments welcome

Thanks,

Will

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Looks good, but I would like to see a pre-coat picture, the form of the knife seems to get lost in the art work.

Not complaining or bashing in any which way or form, but would just like to see "the" knife.

Jason
 
That is so cool!
I know I'm an old fart and live in the woods, but I have never seen anything quite like that.
And I am impressed.
Oh, and I like it!
 
Your right.

The next one I will leave uncoated for some pics.

Thanks


Gravelface said:
Looks good, but I would like to see a pre-coat picture, the form of the knife seems to get lost in the art work.

Not complaining or bashing in any which way or form, but would just like to see "the" knife.

Jason
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Nice work! I'd really love to see just the knife though, the skull work is great and unusual but to be honest your knife work is lost in all the artwork.
 
The finish looks great, grinds look very nice and the design seems an excellent "all-arounder" working utility pattern.

Suggestion---it looks like the edges of the bolt holes on the scales are left square, and that will create hot spots on the front of the palm and finger pads in prolonged use. Chamferring those edges with a countersink would take about two minutes and would be a worthwhile endeavor. In addition to being more comfortable, it'll also make those hole edges less likely to flake or chip if struck, and dirt/mud/crud will be less likely to accumulate in them and also be easier to clean out.

Overall, outstanding job I'd say. :thumbup:
 
Point taken, thanks


t1mpani said:
The finish looks great, grinds look very nice and the design seems an excellent "all-arounder" working utility pattern.

Suggestion---it looks like the edges of the bolt holes on the scales are left square, and that will create hot spots on the front of the palm and finger pads in prolonged use. Chamferring those edges with a countersink would take about two minutes and would be a worthwhile endeavor. In addition to being more comfortable, it'll also make those hole edges less likely to flake or chip if struck, and dirt/mud/crud will be less likely to accumulate in them and also be easier to clean out.

Overall, outstanding job I'd say. :thumbup:
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