FINALLY finished another one...

silver_pilate

silver_pilate

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Most of you have already seen my EDC's, and I bet you're getting bored looking at them. "MAKE SOMETHING DIFFERENT!!" the people scream. Well, sorry to disappoint you this time, but don't worry, I've got a few forged out that will be somewhat different for me. In the mean time, I hope you don't mind me posting this one I finished for a great local customer for whom this will be the fourth purchase from me.

It's 5/32" CPM154 with a working hand finish, handled with stabilized amboyna burl, red liners, and corby's. It has a 3.5" cutting edge, and is 7.75" OAL with a 1.25" tall blade at it's tallest point. No tapered tang on this one, but it's drilled for balance. The custom sheath is also my own work with a spring clip for carry in any type of clothing with or without a belt, and it's hand stitched and lightly boned to the knife for a very secure and snug fit.

This is the first one I've finished in months due to very limited shop time, though I have a number in progress that I can hopefully get some work done on this winter when I'm not teaching.

As always, any comments, good and bad are more than welcome. Thanks for looking!!

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--nathan
 
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I really like the overall look and I also like the CPM 154 marking where you put it.
 
BOUT TIME!!:p It looks really nice:thumbup: The handles are great and the blade is really crisp. Love that satin finish.

Nice work.
 
That's a really great knife. I love the lines and the lack of a lanyard hole. Gives it a more sophisticated look. Like a classical hunting knife.
 
Beautiful all around, including the sheath. Nice lines, good proportions, excellent craftsmanship and finish, and I like the materials also. The CPM 154 gives it a little extra zing for me.
 
Very nice and excellent sheath!! Looks like I need to make my sheaths just a tad bit shorter than I have been. I'm so afraid if I go shorter that there will be too much of a chance to lose the knife!
 
Thanks everyone!

Patrice, you know me....I'm a pretty ho-hum type of guy :D. When I finally get around to making knives for the joy of making knives and not making knives to complete orders, I'm looking forward to mixing it up a bit.

Craig, it all comes down to how the sheath fits teh knife. I shoot of the balance of being able to secure the knife while still being able to get a grip on it to pull it out. I use paper or manilla envelopes to trace out a new pattern specific to each knife. The welt is cut and placed to be as snug as possible without rubbing. The sheath is sewn as a pouch sheath, and it's purposely a bit snug for the knife. I wet the sheath and then fit the knife to it; then I bone the sheath to the knife a little bit to get that formed fit. The sheath is snug, and there's no reasonable chance of the knife coming free on its own. In my mind, that's how a sheath should be. If you have a snug fit and it's not loosey goosey, there's no problems in going a bit lower in your sheath. :)

--nathan
 
Sorry Nathan. When reading my post again it sounds weird.:o
What I meant is that I really like your work and I can't wait to see that talent applied to other types of knives.
 
Thanks Nathan, I think I will try a bit lower in my next one and see how it turns out. Also need to work on my welt being a bit more snug to the blade.
 
As usual Nathan, fantastic work. :thumbup: I hear you about the lack of time in the shop and various stages of work to be done. As of right now I have:

- A sheath to make
- 2 knives from HT back. One is at 320 grit on ONE side I need to finish then I can start hand rubbing the blade at 400. The other is still the same as it was when it came back from HT.
- Plus a mess more I want to cut out but let's face it.... I'm miles away from starting a new one.
 
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