free set micarta scales - with a hitch while 30 pair last

[panch0]

Yup, she's a looker alright. Handy lookin knife there.

 

[daveinvegas]

That Butterscotch Micarta looks pretty nice, don't it? Good lookin knife, too.

 

[tmickley]

Big Smitty, you nailed it...

 

[Big Smitty]

Thanks for the comments gents! The knife is going to a customer tomorrow with a horizontal sheath. I'll post the package when the sheath is done. I have 6 more of these that have to be post heat treat ground and have a handle added.

 

[defaultuser]

Here's what I ended up with...Better later than sorry

First forged blade (spring steel), under the guidance of Robert Mayo. Robert also inspired me for the handle construction (kind of hidden tang?).

I know, it's kinda ugly, but man! is the handle comfortable or what? The linen micarta was really easy to work with; buttery smooth.
This little ugly will stay with me, doing kitchen duty. With spring steel, hopefully the wife doesn't forget it wet in the kitchen sink for three days

Thanks a bunch Tracy; not only for the free micarta, but for the fast and accurate shipment :thumbup:

 

[go mike]

Did you put micarta filings where the tang is, to give a hidden tang appearance? I think it looks good!

 

[defaultuser]

Did you put micarta filings where the tang is, to give a hidden tang appearance? I think it looks good!

Hey Mike!

Here's a WIP picture so I don't confuse myself more in knifemaking terms:

I guess it's a half-hidden tang

You basically dig the tang profile in the micarta scale and you sandwich the whole thing with plenty of epoxy

Thanks anyhow

 

[Josh Dabney]

Mike,
I believe this is called a "Mortised Tang" If you search and you'll find some threads specifically about this if your interested in learning more on this type of construction. Hope this helps

-Josh

 

[go mike]

Thanks for the term, Josh. I'll look into that. Thanks for the WIP too.

 

[polish avenger]

Damn, I'm slow. Well, here's what I did with my donation from our most gracious micarta benefactor.
This is my second completed knife, my first forged. It started out life as a 1" x 1/4" piece of 1084. Over-all length is 10" with the convexed, tapered blade being 5 1/4". Hamon is brought to us courtesy of my home-built propane forge, some high-temp mortar and McMaster Carr quenchant. Blade is hand-rubbed to 600 grit. Handle pins are 1/4" aluminum. Balance point is just a hair behind the center of the forward pin (a little handle material removal should remedy that if I get the urge). My micarta finish-work needs practice, but I'll get there.
Thanks for the help, Tracy! Couldn't have done it without you.
-Mark

 

[go mike]

Mark: That looks great for your first forged knife! (And second knife overall) The work on the handle looks great!

 

[polish avenger]

Thanks, Mike! I saw your first and congratulate you on a great knife. Here's a couple more shots...I think I resized the first one a bit small. Hope these are better.
-Mark