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OK it's only Dymondwood. But it's mine and it's done.

Funny thing is I showed it to 3 people at work and all three wanna buy one. Instantly! I wasn't even selling it. One wants it and doesn't care what kinda wood I use or the price. One needs to wait for the money. And one wants to pick a different wood.

Geee and I thought the handle design wasn't all that great (the blade shape I'm proud of:cool: ).

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3/16th D2 - Rc60
5.25" blade
Brass fittings
Micarta Bolster
Brushed finish 500 grit

Of course there are some screw-ups on it I posted eariler so I won't sell this one. But I was amazed at the response. Guys just love a heavy piece of sharp steel.

Steve
 
steve, this is how i built my biz, i do contenpary craft shows, hi end, that are juried in get in. but BACKA will be my first knife show in 5 1/2 years of knife making. bring this bad baby to the show! i want to see it. if you can make the banquet and awards sat, evening so we have time to chat.
 
Rhino,

I'd love to get together after the show. I have a hundred questions for you. It 'might' be nice to put a face with the blades ;).

I couldn't find any information on the dinner. Do you know? Is it open invite? How much? Will my wife let me go? You know, stuff like that.

Steve

PS I'm glad you like the blade. I thought 3/16th was too much, but that seems to be a real turn on for the folks that hold it.

Also, without planning, the balance point is right on the brass spacer.
 
Steve, Your knife is a beauty even with the dynondwood. I can imagine ironwood on the next one. If you have never used ironwood you owe it to yourself. I love that stuff. Anyway I can see that model selling well. Good work.
 
Very nice knife. I really like the blade shape, and the handle looks comfortable too.

Just one thought, have you tried using different stuff for bolsters? Some brass/stainless/nickel silver would really add some contrast and dress that up even more. I decided to mess around with some aluminum that I found at the hardware store ($6 for a 1/8"X 2" X 48" peice, nothing to lose) I was really surprised at the results. Its cheap stuff and scratches too easy to put a high finish on, but a brushed/satin finish can be done very easily with 400 grit paper and holds up well for me so far, I've used it as bolsters on a few different knives that I carry now.I used it for the entire handle on a folder, that wasn't the best idea in terms of the finish holding up. It did good carryin it in my pocket, but when I took to putting it in a belt pouch the pattern of the nylon wore into the handle really quickly.
The stuff works almost as easily as micarta for something like a handle slab or bolsters, very easy to round off corners and finish it.
Your knife looks really nice, I've always been a fan of brass/nickel/stainless trim on knives though. Just my opinion.
 
Thanks a bunch guys for the ideas and complements.

Funny you should mention the bolster and wood. Yesterday I was at the knife show in Northern CA. I bought some stabilized wood and brass. I can't wait to make the next one!

The Dymondwood and Mircata were to practice. Now I feel good enough to try some real materials.

BTW: what a bunch of nice folks at the show. Tru-grit, Knife & Gun, plus all the makers.

The knifes were as impressive and inspiring as the people.

Steve

PS I sold another one yesterday. Now I'm booked for the year.:D
 
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