Bubinga, Sock and Damascus

[bullet101]

Here's my latest work.

And since I'm still not able to get a proper slot in a piece of metal I had to use the sock again. I' would have also liked it more with a steel bolster but I just hate the holedrilling and filling thing. Already broke two needlefiles while practising and still not getting good results. That makes me mad :grumpy:.

I think I have to get me one of those micro mills (but which one ?).

The rough blade blank was a gift from a friend of mine I met on the Internet.

I think the handle worked out quite good. He really fills the hand (at least mine )
Bubinga is some great wood that polishes quite nicely.
If I have some time I have to meke myself such a handle finishing wise.
Holding the handle with one and sanding it with the other is quite ... , sometimes you can't even work some spots on the handle properly.

So here are the pics:

Now I'm really looking forward to your comments and critique.

Marcus

 

[Hind]

Very nice work!!!!!
But my experience learns me, it's really easy to harm beautifull handle like this.
You need to protect it closely.
Well done!!!

 

[Mark Williams]

Hey Marcus,

Have you thought about using some poured pewter instead of the sock?

 

[Burchtree]

Very cool -- that is a beautifully-sculpted handle.

 

[Don Hanson III]

Nice looking knife, I use a sherline mini mill to slot guards, works great.

Don Hanson lll

 

[bullet101]

Thanks a lot for your comments and tips.

I finally figured out how to work with my drillpress and my files to properly slot metall and wooden guards.

Here is an example, my third hidden tang knife in progress with an ebony guard and an Imbuja handle.

I hope you like it and I'll post more pics when it's finished.

Marcus

 

[tom mayo]

This is not a criticism....but you will never go forward unless you push the envelope.......making guards and bolsters isnt easy (how many guys do you see soldering guards on these days???) but to master the craft you have to make yourself do it..........thats the ONLY way to get good at anything...practice, practice, practice!!!!