5th/6th Knives Finished

[Sgt John]

Just wanted to share two knives that I recently finished with everyone. They will be gifted to my father and father-in-law for Christmas. I also wanted to do leather sheaths for them as well and was pleased with the result. First time doing sheaths. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks for looking.

#5
Full flat grind, 1084, 1/8" thickness
8 1/2" OAL, 4" blade, 4 1/2" handle (quilted maple)




#6
1084, 1/8" thickness
8 1/2" OAL, 4" blade, 4 1/2" handle (snakewood)

 

[Josh Mason]

Those look very handy! I'm sure he will be happy with those. Good looking sheath work too!

 

[Hengelo_77]

nice, how did you get that maple so shiny?

 

[The DC]

Those look REALLY nice,great job

 

[Sgt John]

Thanks, Josh and Hengelo.

Hengelo - To get the maple looking the way it does, I hand sanded to 500 grit, and used tung oil. I put on about 6 coats (apply, let dry, lightly rub with 0000 steel wool to remove any tackiness, reapply, etc...).

 

[jrmy0641]

Nice job!

 

[mccandmatt]

nice job some good looking work there

 

[Sgt John]

Thanks everyone for the comments and for looking. I really do appreciate it.

 

[Frank Niro]

Those people are going to be supremely pleased with those ! Frank

 

[Theiskell]

Thats a great gift for anyone! I like the tung oil finish I may give that a try.

 

[bladeco]

Wow.....very nice! Nothing better than a handmade gift from the heart.