A few of my knives

David Stifle

David Stifle

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Hi Guys,

I've been hanging around the forum off and on for awhile, and would like to introduce myself and show some of my work. I've been a part timer for five years, working weekends at this fine hobby, and recently retired. What fun to have time to actually complete a knife in one go. I forge outside using a charcoal forge, in the winter I do stock removal. My favorite knife to make are bowies. So, here are a few I've recently completed. All are sole authorship, including sheaths. Comments are very welcome.

Regards,
Dave
 

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David,

Nothing wrong with those at all!!!

Welcome to the forums!

Taylor
 
Very nice work David:thumbup:I really like them both, but I really like the first one, and I like your sheaths as well.
 
Thanks Guys,

I raelized it might be nice to add a few details. The knife in the first pictures has a forged nine inch blade of 5160; the guard is steel, and the handle is made from ironwood and boar tusk, with an iron buttplate.I did the best I could on the sheath to make it look a bit like those Chuck does. This is a good size to use in the field, Imho.

The second knife has a forged 12" blade of 5160 as well. The guard is steel, and the handle has 16 separate pieces to it. It has three honey horn spacers, nine brass spacers, and the primary larger parts are ironwood and sambar stag. I fancy this knife as a bit like the old american riflemen style.

Again, thanks for your kind comments. Everyone is most welcome to chime in .

Thanks,
Dave
 
nice knives there. I wish I could retire right now, and make knives (only 30 or so more years to go). Hopefully by then, I will be able to make a decent knife, and then my hobby will be rewarding. (I have only finished my first knife so far, in between studying for law school. Now that I am a lawyer, I am working to pay off the student loans, and only have brief stolen moments).
 
Thanks for your comments, gentlemen. Now that it's warmer I am going to tackle my first damascus. If successful, will post-if not, well, everything is a learning experience. As for retirement, don't forget that you don't retire until your'e well past your prime. Don't rush it, you'll get here so fast you won't believe it:)

Dave
 
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