Bowie, In Process...

[Russ Andrews]

First photo...The W2 is forged out, normalized twice, then heated to just above
critical and quenched, followed by a brief cycle just below critical.

 

[RAN]

i'll take it!

 

[Russ Andrews]

Hand sanding after HT.
An arch made of 5160 supports nearly the full length of the
blade during the sanding process. This keeps the blade from flexing
much, and keeps knuckles from dragging on the bench top.

Sanding blocks/bars of different widths are used....narrow,to
cut fast, and wide to promote flatness. Cutting lube is WD 40.

 

[Russ Andrews]

Thanks Riad, but it's promissed.

 

[Russ Andrews]

At 1200 X, the blade's not quite finished. The remaining finish work
will be done after the other parts are fitted.

 

[RAN]

Thanks Russ ..One Day..
still these are my favorite threads thanks for taking the time...

 

[Michael Starr]

Perfect reflection of C-clamp on blade but still more work needed!
Incredible finish-great work.
You say its promised but I haven't gotten an email yet

Oh the dreams we dream, I'm with you on this one Riad

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I'm going to enjoy seeing this one come together.

 

[Mhael]

This one is looking great! I love these in progress threads. Thank you russ and the other makers for taking the time to do these threads.

Trevor

 

[ptgdvc]

i'll take it!

LOL! :thumbup:

Get your butt in line, and wait your turn like the rest of us.

P

 

[RMLamey]

love your work Russ, cant wait to see this one finished.

 

[Russ Andrews]

Riad,Michael,Keith,Trevor,Peter,Matt...Thanks..!

Next....The tool used for opening the tang channel,
in the stag, is just a couple of sawz-all type blades
soldered togetger, and tapered. Drawn backwards,
it pulls the material out....really an asset on through
tang....or blind tang construction.

 

[thombrogan]

Love the blade; love the stag; trying not to drool too hard until I see how they're introduced and fitted. Thanks for these pictures.

 

[RogerP]

Mmmm.... stag..... somebody's going to be a seriously happy camper with this fine piece!

Roger

 

[BURNSY56]

bite the back of your hand beautiful!

 

[Phillip Patton]

Riad,Michael,Keith,Trevor,Peter,Matt...Thanks..!

Next....The tool used for opening the tang channel,
in the stag, is just a couple of sawz-all type blades
soldered togetger, and tapered. Drawn backwards,
it pulls the material out....really an asset on through
tang....or blind tang construction.

That is a great idea! I'm going to do that. Thanks!
Looking forward to seeing this one done.

 

[commodorewheeler]

Looks awesome, Russ! I am looking forward to seeing more progress on this piece!

 

[Wulf]

The poor man's handle broach! Love it!

This thread is my new favorite current thread here - thanks Russ for taking the time

 

[jdm61]

Riad,Michael,Keith,Trevor,Peter,Matt...Thanks..!

Next....The tool used for opening the tang channel,
in the stag, is just a couple of sawz-all type blades
soldered togetger, and tapered. Drawn backwards,
it pulls the material out....really an asset on through
tang....or blind tang construction.

LOL....Russ, you are the undisputed king of DIY, what with your Sawz-all broach and the Fiebings stag trick, which I now use:thumbup: I bit the bullet and plopped down long green on a couple of John Perry's handle broaches and couldn't be happier.

 

[Russ Andrews]

Diy....?