Coombs G11/ATS-34 drop point

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Well this is the first time for me using G11 material. Its cool stuff....cutts hard, but finishes well and seems durable as all get out.
I need to remember to make a pattern from this knife as I didn't start that way this time. This was just one of those "I'll make whatever I feel like at the time" jobs.
The sheath is something new for me also. Normally I dye the leather and treat it with Leather Balm before buffing it to a nice gloss. This time I tried something I have been wanting to for a while now. This sheath is un-dyed, and treated with heavy coats of Butchers Wax, then heated to melt the wax into the leather. It seems to be a really good waterproofing that doesn't discolor the leather, nor does it leave it feeling overly waxy to the touch. Also, by doing it this way, the color of the leather accents the handle color nicely.
Anyway, enjoy the pics, and as always, thanks for looking!

Specs:

ATS-34 Blade
Flat Ground
Machine Satin Finish
Blade Length about 4.5" to the handle
OAL is 9"
Red Handle Liners
G11 Grips
Pouch sheath by me
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FANTASTIC work! This is a really nice design and execution! I don't know any blades with ATS-34. However, as I understand, it was developed for jet turbine engines and is close to 154CM. How does it preform as a tool steel in knives? What was it heat treated to?
 
Iboschi said:
FANTASTIC work! This is a really nice design and execution! I don't know any blades with ATS-34. However, as I understand, it was developed for jet turbine engines and is close to 154CM. How does it preform as a tool steel in knives? What was it heat treated to?
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While not compositionally the same, ATS-34 and 154CM are about as near to twins in cutting performance as you can get, when HT'd correctly and tempered to the same hardness range. You would never be able to tell the difference between them. For the applications that this knife would excel in, it's an excellent choice.

Your usual brilliance, Lamont, the whole package. :thumbup:
 
Thanks so much for all the comments guys!
ATS-34 is one of my favorite steels. This blade was heat treated to 59/60 range and double drawn for 2 hours each time. As far as how it performs, I used an ATS-34 blade in 2004 in a cutting competition and set a record with it. I have used one of my own ATS-34 blades for years now. I like it over most other stainless steels for easy sharpening and edge holding. It's not the tops when it comes to corrosion resistance, but it does fairly well. It won't pit like carbon steel, but it will stain under the right conditions.
 
Can't believe this one is still around!
Gentlemen, I held this knife a few days ago and if you buy, you will not be dissappointed. I promise. It really feels great in your hand, and looks wonderful too. A real workhorse.

I'm with Lamont on ATS-34. Next to O-1, its my favorite blade steel. It really holds an edge.
 
You're right, the leather treatment does accent the handle material. And I like the way you did the belt loop to match the sheath design.
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I have lots of customs (too embarassed to say how many), ranging $100-$1000. 2 are from Lamont. they feel great in hand and are tops in performance.
if you are a hunter, buy this knife. when you get your next Whitetail (or Mulie, Elk, Moose), you will be super glad you did, with a big smile on your face as the knife does it's work with ease and precision. and any buddies along with you will say "wow man, where'd you get that. i need one of those ".
no bull, and this is unsolicited.
roland
 
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