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#4 - Drop Point with Laminate

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bigern26

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Here I my #4, It a heavy drop point, I do not know if its more of a chopper, or like a camp knife

3/16'' - 1095 Heat treated by Peters Heat Treat
OAL - 10 3/16''
Blade - 4 3/4''
Handle - 4 7/16''

Blade is hand rubbed to 600 grit.
Scales are Agate Dymondwood

This one is not yet spoken for!!!

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Its a fine camp/chopper knife Ern. Peter does a good job on his heat treating. Your handle choice, not so good. I think its pakka wood. Not very popular with collectors but very durable. If it doesnt sell soon, grind it off and put on some nice ironwood. Just saying.
 
Bruce Bump said:
Its a fine camp/chopper knife Ern. Peter does a good job on his heat treating. Your handle choice, not so good. I think its pakka wood. Not very popular with collectors but very durable. If it doesnt sell soon, grind it off and put on some nice ironwood. Just saying.
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I agree something different in the handle dept. would make this knife more pleasing to the eye.
 
don't take this the wrong way, but that Dymondwood is hideous and puts a cold chill up my spine. In fact, I find it difficult to even look at your knife!
That stuff is just so not my cup of tea. There must be some people out there who like it, but I suppose that I am just not one of them:)

I like the looks of that other knife you posted though!
 
also, bringing the front edge of the scale 1/4" farther forward would help proportionally

great job on the blade and handle shape
 
The worst part is, I agree with you guys.
My fiance wanted me to do one with those scales so I thought why not.
But after all was said and done even she did not like them.

I am thinking about taking Bruce's advice and just grinding them off.
 
bigern26 said:
The worst part is, I agree with you guys.
My fiance wanted me to do one with those scales so I thought why not.
But after all was said and done even she did not like them.

I am thinking about taking Bruce's advice and just grinding them off.
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Speaking as one who has ripped many a handle apart

it only hurts at first. and you'll be MUCH happier when your done
 
bigern26 said:
The worst part is, I agree with you guys.
My fiance wanted me to do one with those scales so I thought why not.
But after all was said and done even she did not like them.

I am thinking about taking Bruce's advice and just grinding them off.
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You're a good sport Ern.
I've ground off a few myself before settling into just a short list of handle materials.
 
bigern26 said:
Its done!!!

I have Ironwood scales glued on right now.

whats the best way to finish them?
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Sand them down without over-heating them using fresh sand paper going to finer grits until you reach about 1200 grit and lightly buff. Thats it. Repost it here for a comparison.
 
Bruce Bump said:
Sand them down without over-heating them using fresh sand paper going to finer grits until you reach about 1200 grit and lightly buff. Thats it. Repost it here for a comparison.
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Thanks Bruce,
I will definitely post it up, I should get it done tomorrow.

Ernie
 
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