A Silk Purse

[TK Steingass]

As the old saying goes: "You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear." Every once in awhile I'll take an old file and give it a second life with a certain amount of refinement, making it a Silk Purse so to speak, and in this case, a handy semi-skinner. All comments appreciated.

V/R,

TK

.170" stock - Nicholson File
HT to Rc 66
8" OAL
3 1/2' Hollow ground blade
Stabilized Tiger Maple scales
Black liners on tapered tang
Stainless furniture
Pinned/soldered guard
Index finger/thumb serrations on spine
Satin finish blade
RH vertical sheath

 

[Scott Hanson]

Nice looking knife, I see you kept it on the hard side, did you anneal it first then grind it or did you grind it while it was still hard?

 

[TK Steingass]

Nice looking knife, I see you kept it on the hard side, did you anneal it first then grind it or did you grind it while it was still hard?

Thanks Scott - I annealed it prior to grinding and edge quenched.

 

[d762nato]

That looks like a dandy little hunting knife Tim and a good use for those worn out files, heck yea going green so to speak.

 

[john april]

looks earthy and ready to work. nice !