Back in the shop.

P.K.Hansen · May 22, 2002

These two are the first I've made after a two years break. I'd like to know what you guys think. Should I go back on that break and stay there

The bowie has red stag scales and a 6 inch ATS 34 blade.
The little hunter has ivory scales and a 3 inch ATS 34 blade.

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I know the photos aren't great, but i'm not good at taking knifephotos, sorry

Terry McMaster · May 22, 2002

Nice knives, welcome back. I too have been on a relocation hiatas and don't have the shop set up yet. Both nice designs and functional. Stay in the game and enjoy. T

indian george · May 22, 2002

P.K. Looking good. Keep on going, kick some ass and take some names.

shappa · May 22, 2002

Very nice knives. I like the small hunter best. Keep it up.

tmickley · May 22, 2002

I'd say you haven't lost a thing. Welcome back.

Gib Guignard · May 22, 2002

Neat knives, good job, keep going, don't look back.
keep posting. Gib

Phil Tham · May 22, 2002

Looks like you haven't missed a beat!

Andrew McLurkin · May 23, 2002

P.K., its nice to know that time away didn't turn into an ending. Nice crisp grinds on the stag handle bowie. Looking forward to more pictures.

P.K.Hansen · May 23, 2002

Thanks guys. I'm glad you like them.
For a while I thought I'd never start again, but who can stay away from the greatest hobby/job in the world - even my wife was happy when i grabbed the tools again

Andrew : those aren't grindlines - I file my blades ( I don't own a grinder that can be used )so it takes some time to make them, but it's my hobby, and I'm not in a hurry.

shappa · May 23, 2002

You did those with a file? I am impressed!

P.K.Hansen · May 23, 2002

I do the outline with a dremel-tool and my 35$ beltgrinder that is so weak that you can keep it from running by putting your thumb on it - not recommended though.It's useless for grinding blades, and the finest belts for it are 120 grit. Knifemaking grinders cannot be bought here, you have to make them or get somebody to do it, so I've been talking to some people who can make one lately , and maybe I can buy one from them.

ddavelarsen · May 23, 2002

P.K., glad you're back! You did a fine job on those, I particularly like the bowie - but that's my natural bias.

I had a hiatus too, about 8 years, and my wife too was glad I took it up again. Wish I'd come back as strong as you though! Wow, nice work, can't wait to see more.

Dave