Aspiration becoming Reality WIP (Pics 10/23/11)

Did some work on the handles today.
Had an evening meeting at school, so didn't get near as far as anticipated.

I started out sawing off the corby bolts with a hacksaw.
I hate using a saw.
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No pics of the post-sawing handle for fear of losing some dignity. Let's just say it wasn't pretty.

But I used the trusty old file to shape the handles.
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Took a little longer than I imagined, but it was very enjoyable to sculpt the micarta and watch minuscule layers come off.

Tomorrow, hopefully, I will finish the handles, make a sheath and sharpen the knife, and get some decent photos using my mom's fancy camera. (hopefully)

Thanks for looking.
 
I was able to work a little more on the knife today.

Started the sheath and put an edge on the knife.
The sheath is not close to done, but it is glued up. Still need to stitch and stain it, and true up the seams.

I ran out of low grit sandpaper so the edge is pretty rough, but still "hair scraping" sharp. When I am done with it, it will be sharpened to at least 2000 grit and stropped on leather.

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Here is next to an ESEE-4 and Spyderco UKPK for size comparison.
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I would like to thank everyone who has helped me and given advice... Especially Stacy. Without the generosity and expertise of a him, this probably wouldn't have happened.

Thank you.

I will update this thread again with actual decent pictures of a completely finished knife and sheath, probably in the next week or so.
But for now, I'm going to find a bunch of toothpicks and try to clean up the epoxy around the ricasso.

Thanks for looking
Cooper
 
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Congratulations!!! I really like the blade shape and slightly raised handle.

My first was not that long ago, I remember the excitement of seeing the first come together.
 
Great job, Cooper. The degree of flatness in the sanding work really shows in the reflection.

You have now become a knifemaker.....Congrats.
 
bladsmth said:
Great job, Cooper. The degree of flatness in the sanding work really shows in the reflection.

You have now become a knifemaker.....Congrats.
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Thank you Stacy.

I have a feeling this is going to turn into an obsession...
 
Welcome to it Cooper... great job on your first knife. You had a wonderful mentor in the process, I'm glad it turned out so well for you!
 
Question. have you been using a respirator? I never heard you mention it and too much micarta or G10 dust will mess you up in a hurry.

Ah yes. very, very nice knife. beats the living crap out of my first 3. I have learned some stuff though. patinas cover up scratches like you wouldn't believe ;)
 
thegeek574 said:
Question. have you been using a respirator? I never heard you mention it and too much micarta or G10 dust will mess you up in a hurry.

Ah yes. very, very nice knife. beats the living crap out of my first 3. I have learned some stuff though. patinas cover up scratches like you wouldn't believe ;)
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I didn't use a respirator, but there wasn't too much dust in the air, since I was using a file and sandpaper. For future knives, I will invest in one.

Thanks for the compliments.
 
Well I said that I would get some pics up with the knife in daylight.
I was finally able to get out to the farm with a camera, so here they are:

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and with my UKPK for comparison
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I got a couple ideas for knife number two, so keep an eye out for another WIP. Maybe around Christmas.

Thanks for looking.
Cooper
 
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