David Wesner - modified "Gus" model camp knife - WIP- Coop pics added!

[drbarnes]

spectacular work! You are a gifted knifemaker!

 

[EScott]

I am late to this party, but it is a very impressive build and the final outcome is great.

 

[New Pig Hunter]

likewise I am late .....

About 3 years ago David made for me one of his knives ...

Stunning work, and a favorite camp knife. I have used it quite it bit to chop limbs.

Cheers,

Carl

 

[Dr Maclean]

Beautiful knife and it was a pleasure reading through the process.

If you don't mind me asking, how fine of grit did you sand your handle down to before applying the tru-oil mix? I love the way that handle looks and I'm going to use about the same method for some scales I am making.

 

[David Wesner]

spectacular work! You are a gifted knifemaker!

Thank you David :thumbup:

You should be receiving yours any day now I'm anxious to get feedback on how well she works out for ya :thumbup:

likewise I am late .....

About 3 years ago David made one of his knives for me ...

Stunning work, and a favorite camp knife. I have used it quite it bit to chop limbs.

Cheers,

Carl

Hi Carl Wow, that's a blast from the past !

I'm really happy to hear you've been keeping that one busy in the bush - that's exactly what I make them for :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[David Wesner]

I am late to this party, but it is a very impressive build and the final outcome is great.

Mr. McGhee Like the man said "Better Late than Never" Thanks for the " :thumbup: "

FWIW, I've been following your journey too. Congratulations on your new JS Stamp :thumbup: :thumbup:


With my JS Performance Test under my belt, now it's my turn to sweat


Thanks again for your post Scott !!

 

[David Wesner]

Beautiful knife and it was a pleasure reading through the process.

If you don't mind me asking, how fine of grit did you sand your handle down to before applying the tru-oil mix? I love the way that handle looks and I'm going to use about the same method for some scales I am making.

Hi Doc Thanks for your post.

In regards to your question about how fine a grit paper I used prior to applying the Tru-Oil finish. If I remember correctly it was 800 or 1000 grit finish. For all of my handle materials, wood, ivory, etc., I've been using these Klingspor Premium AO Stearate Sheets. I can't stress enough what a noticeable difference it makes when finishing.
FWIW, I believe notes on my finishing of the handle for this knife start on pg. 15 or 16 of this thread.

I recently came across this info here and noticed that, for some reason, knifemakers tend to finish their handles to a higher grit than most gun stock makers/finishers Good article BTW :thumbup:

Thanks again for your post Dr. Maclean



:thumbup:

 

[RogerP]

Interesting article on gun stock finishes David - thanks.

This thread certainly has legs.

The handle finish on this piece is really something to see in person. The Koa looks alive.

Roger