Buck 112 drop point w/ Hemlock scales.

[Doug_86]

I'm a rookie so don't laugh too hard.
I dried the wood out for 5 months
I always wanted to do a knife with Hemlock scales and last hunting season I found a nice tree that provided me with a small branch. I don't condone cutting green trees but lets say I pruned this one slightly.

My miniature sawmill. (Yes Dad and Grandpa I used a push stick)

I hate to dismantle a fine Buck Knife but it didn't mind too much

The scale fit didn't come out quite as nice as I wanted but I think the wood shrunk a bit

I used a dark oil cause I wanted a nice contrast of light and dark

 

[sunandsteel]

Hemlock eh? Nice job and do you have to condition the wood any more?

 

[Yo Mama]

Nice work man! I really dig it.

 

[sitflyer]

Looks great Doug :thumbup:
I do like the looks of those 442 blades in the 112 frame

 

[russde]

First time?
I think it looks great Doug...and yes, the drop point looks right at home in the 112 frame

 

[Doug_86]

Thanks Sunandsteel, Maybe another coat of oil but thats it. Hemlock is amazing for a softwood, Its dense and not very porous.

Yo Mamma, thanks man

Sitflyer, couldn't have done it without you. I read all your previous posts about customizing scales and you answered a few questions for me. That was a couple years ago!

Russde, Thank you. First time with the right knowledge! You guys rock, I wont post the first knife I mangled haha

 

[sunandsteel]

Just out of curiosity, do you carry your 112 in pocket or in belt sheath?

 

[edbeau]

Looks real good, like the light wood with the brass.

 

[David Martin]

Doug, You did a good job. Those 442 blades give a good appeal to a 112. What was the date of the original 112's frame? DM

 

[Doug_86]

I always belt carry, not a fan of wearing holes in my pockets

Edbeau, thank you very much

David, Thank you sir. That would be a year X on the date chart. What a sorry looking blade eh? Not my doing..

 

[DesertChris]

Awesome!! It turned out SWEET!!

That 112 frame was a perfect candidate for what you did

 

[375dave]

Very nice, Just oil finish, sure shows the grain well.

 

[Doug_86]

Chris, Thanks that means a lot

Dave, Thank you for the kind words

 

[garddogg56]

Verry nice sir

 

[sitflyer]

I read all your previous posts about customizing scales and you answered a few questions for me. That was a couple years ago!

I remember that, glad to see you took the plunge. It's a lot of fun and very satisfying, yes?!

 

[edbeau]

I would like you to take one more picture of the other side. Please

 

[imafritz]

like it doug-knice nife

 

[Doug_86]

imafritz, thank you! So many nice comments.

 

[JAGcustomknives]

Looking good Doug!

 

[pinnah]

looks great.

Buck should offer that knife in regular production (only a tick thinner).

holy cow the original blade is a hoot.