Have a WIP? Show us!

[NJBillK]

I that know modding a Becker is commonplace. Primarily due to that, I am curious what Works In Progress you have going on atm.

Posting pics preferred, but tell us how you envision it completed.
This is my BK2, has a decent polish on it, but its not mirror Yet... this is my primary WiP until I get my 15 and 5.

 

[tobiism]

Still working on this one. Plan on custom handles shaped a wee bit thicker and pinned instead of screws.

 

[cuad]

I really like the new profile you gave this blade.

 

[tobiism]

Thanks! Ive got some spalted maple and purpleheart to use for handles that should look pretty cool too.

 

[cuad]

I bet they will. Can wait to see them.

 

[granitestateofmind]

Did some drawing. Been working on this one since I got the BK-7 a year and a half ago. Might actually grind it in the next coupla weeks. Or not....but that's why they call it a WIP....

One of the earlier iterations:

Yeah....it'll fit. Here's th overlay:

 

[NJBillK]

Bumped this to show my WiP, I said I would show it so, there it is.

 

[Rolled edge]

Looks quite awesome there. Can't wait to see it finished

 

[granitestateofmind]

OK - too lazy to start my own thread right now so this one's getting the bump!

Finally started grinding my 7 today....and it no longer looks like a 7:

It'll be getting it's own thread at some point, but until then thanks, NJ!

 

[Liam Ryan]

I started making some handles tonight after my shift for the BK5 and the BK9, I have some natural linen micarta and some bocote wood. (I think it's bocote, got it from the sale rack at Lee Valley a couple years back)

 

[Mrknot]

OK - too lazy to start my own thread right now so this one's getting the bump!

Finally started grinding my 7 today....and it no longer looks like a 7:

It'll be getting it's own thread at some point, but until then thanks, NJ!

Probably a dumb question, been covered before and all, but I'm a noob and stuff, so...
When you guys re-profile a blade like this, what steps do you take to keep it all from heating up and messing with the temper?
That looks quite awesome BTW!!

 

[granitestateofmind]

Probably a dumb question, been covered before and all, but I'm a noob and stuff, so...
When you guys re-profile a blade like this, what steps do you take to keep it all from heating up and messing with the temper?
That looks quite awesome BTW!!

Thanks! I just go slow - kinda happens anyway with hardened 1095 - and keep a bucket of water nearby that I try to use frequently. If I forget, I'll feel the steel getting warm...this is only the second mod that I've done like this, but the first one's still going strong and it's a regular user.

 

[NJBillK]

I don't know how I missed this bump! That is turning out ti be a sick looking fighter! I can't wait to see it finished.

Check the snark thread for ideas on scales since you had asked for input.

MrKnot, I often just keep a bucket of water near by and go slow with my dremel, sander and/or drill so as to not raise the temp too much. Just be careful and take your time.
Remember, it's your knife, and it isn't going anywhere.

 

[cEdge]

This might be a bit too soon but its the beginnings of some crashcarta for my 16, or maybe the 11. I ran out of resin before I put down all of the layers. Well, it wasn't so much I ran out as a lot of it dried up from just sitting on the shelf

 

[NJBillK]

What fabric are you using for the crashcarta? I'm interested in how it will turn out, any other mods on the 16?

 

[cEdge]

Dont laugh but its nothing more than old khaki pants and bondo fiberglass resin. It does work really well. Here's a pic of an earlier knife I made with a similar material

No other mods to the BK16 yet. The sheath was put to the side for something a bit more user friendly. Keep in mind it a WIP and really rough.

 

[granitestateofmind]

You'll get no guff in the BK&T sub...I wouldn't laugh anyway. That crashcarta looks really good. Plus I like your choice(s) of beer. I'm having a SNBC Flipside right now.

 

[cEdge]

Thank you, and nice choice of beer! Cant wait to see your what youve done next to that wild 7

 

[MarinMTL]

Hey guys, I just posted my first WIP yesterday here

I'd love some feedback as this is my very first knife.

Thanks !

 

[granitestateofmind]

Hey guys, I just posted my first WIP yesterday here

I'd love some feedback as this is my very first knife.

Thanks !

Really nice looking shape. Tho it probably won't hold it long (1 or 2 cuts, maybe), I'd still put an edge on it, especially after all that wonderful handwork. Then you better giddyup on your second attempt with some known quantity steel (1084 is a really good and inexpensive choice AFAIK) because you're running out of good weather to work outside. looking forward to seeing more!