Gossman Knives
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I've got a large Tusker that gets a guard so I thought it would be fun to post how I do it. When getting the knife ready, a slot should be filed at the bottom for the guard to snug up tight and not shift back and forth.
First, I cut the piece of brass according to the width of the knife. I extend it 3/4" for shaping.
Next to the milling machine to cut the slot. This is a 1/4" thick knife. The slot milled will be 1/4".
Once it's slotted, it needs to be squared with a file.
Once it's squared it's fitted to the knife.
Next to the slack belt for shaping the oval shape.
Once it's shaped then on to the 1 1/2" contact wheel to rough shape the finger cut out.
Now it's ready to be soldered.
After it's soldered, then the handle scales get attached. This will stay clamped overnite. Tomorrow I'll post finishing the guard and completing the knife.
Scott
First, I cut the piece of brass according to the width of the knife. I extend it 3/4" for shaping.

Next to the milling machine to cut the slot. This is a 1/4" thick knife. The slot milled will be 1/4".

Once it's slotted, it needs to be squared with a file.

Once it's squared it's fitted to the knife.

Next to the slack belt for shaping the oval shape.

Once it's shaped then on to the 1 1/2" contact wheel to rough shape the finger cut out.

Now it's ready to be soldered.

After it's soldered, then the handle scales get attached. This will stay clamped overnite. Tomorrow I'll post finishing the guard and completing the knife.

Scott