Desperados Waiting for a Train

[Redmeadow Knives]

Man that sure looks great so much better than your drawing.

My sketches are horrible, ya just gotta have a little faith that what I see in my head is smoother than what I scribble!

 

[mitch4ging]

Here's some pics that give a better idea of things. These are really nice in hand, slim with a nice swell.
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Even the ant wants one, trying to drag it home!

 

[Redmeadow Knives]

Fear not gents, we're still in the game.

 

[mitch4ging]

Fear not gents, we're still in the game.
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Holy Handles, Batman!
Looking good, John!

 

[Redmeadow Knives]

I wasnt sure I was going to be able to pull off a thonghole in a through tang knife but we go it done. The thong holes were drilled just under the tang slot in the spacer before they were attached to the handle. It was tricky but worked out well I think. 1/8 hole that flares out.

 

[pease]

Looks good for those of you that want a hole in your knife. Thanks for the picture John

 

[Scott Hanson]

Looking good John.

 

[Mack]

Holy micarta!!! Johnny didn't disappear.

 

[Pinemoon]

Very nice.
Thanks for your efforts on the whole thing.
Hole thing

 

[TPVT]

micarta? wait a minute, wasn't i the only one with micarta!??

where is that heart-eyes emoji when you need it?

 

[Redmeadow Knives]

Tough to beat blackwood grain if'n ya ask me.

#4

 

[Redmeadow Knives]

(Damn it feels nice to be back in the shop)

 

[Dopic1]

Tough to beat blackwood grain if'n ya ask me.
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#4

Knice!

 

[Mack]

Ooooooh, I loves me some blackwood.

 

[mitch4ging]

Tough to beat blackwood grain if'n ya ask me.
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#4

Looking good, John!

......did you just say "if'n"?

 

[mitch4ging]

(Damn it feels nice to be back in the shop)

Nice to see you back in the shop too!

 

[Redmeadow Knives]

Looking good, John!

......did you just say "if'n"?

Reckon I did

Rectum? Damn near killed 'um!

 

[mitch4ging]

Reckon I did

Rectum? Damn near killed 'um!

And whatnot!

 

[Redmeadow Knives]

This is sanded dry to 400, I'll start wet sanding with water, and finish wet sanding with leather oil. There are quicker easier ways, but I dont think they get as good of a result.

 

[mitch4ging]

Looking great, John!
The Blackwood and leather are just a natural fit, like peanut butter and jelly!