Feather Crotch Dark Walnut

[bobbywett]

Hi Folks,

Up for constructive criticism and or ridicule, ha, ha! (All Appreciated)

Blade is forged from 1075, 1/4" thick bar stock. It measures 5 3/8", edge quenched and finished to 2500 grit then 600 grit strokes.

Handle is Feather Crotch Dark Walnut salvaged from high end gun stock production. It too was sanded to 2500 grit and finished with Natural Danish and Tru-Oils.

The guard is Swamp Salvaged Old Wrought Iron Wagon Wheel, finished with a combination of Raymond Richard & Jay Neilson mustard, blueing, boiling bleach techniques.

A single 1/8", Hammer Peened, Copper Pin and Copper spacer round out the package.

O.A.L is 10 1/4"

She is now headed to My Father-in-Law for a custom sheath....then to her new home with the customer.

Again,

Please feel free to make your critiques.

Thanks so Much,

BobbyWett,

Hershey,

PA

 

[RogerP]

Looks real good to me - don't see much to criticize. Beautiful walnut and I like the wrought iron guard. The copper pin adds some nice warmth and will look even better when the shine wears off. I'm curious as to the approach of taking it all the way to 2500, then back to 600 though. Does it look any different than just stopping at a clean 600?

Roger

 

[bobbywett]

Thanks for the nice comments Roger. The reason I take the blades up to 2500 grit, then pull back a 400-600 grit finish is personal preference. I just like everything to be as smooth as possible before those final finish strokes are applied. I've been told this could be considered overkill, but I just cant stop myself from progressing up through the grits. It doesn't take that long and its kinda fun for a part timer to play with the blade a bit.

Thanks Again,

BobbyWett

 

[Danbo]

For the record, it's not fair to show a knife like that and post such teeny pics.

From what I can see, though, it's pretty nice.

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

Thanks for the nice comments Roger. The reason I take the blades up to 2500 grit, then pull back a 400-600 grit finish is personal preference. I just like everything to be as smooth as possible before those final finish strokes are applied. I've been told this could be considered overkill, but I just cant stop myself from progressing up through the grits. It doesn't take that long and its kinda fun for a part timer to play with the blade a bit.

Thanks Again,

BobbyWett

Nope, that's not overkill. That's the way to do it. Well, maybe a little overkill - maybe stop at 1200 or something.
But for a decent finish, don't ever stop at the final grit you want - go past it and then come back.
That shows pure professionalism and an understanding of satin finishes.
That is truly a beautiful knife, and when the iron and copper wear some and patina, she will be glorious!

 

[jball1125]

Looks great to me!

 

[bobbywett]

Sorry about the small pictures, I am not too good with computers. Thanks guys for the positive feedback. It is greatly appreciated.