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In Progress!

Daniel Fairly Knives

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Look out here for new in progress pics!


Cleaning up a Mokume bolster on the horizontal grinder. This is going on a TJT Kwaiken Framelock with exhibition grade stabilized Koa
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Checking for a seamless transition between bolster and scales
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Massive 6" x 1/4" thick S7 Pry Bar! This all business tool was designed for an Alaskan Oil Pipeline worker who needed something tougher with more wear resistance than what was currently available.


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Here's the latest RF3! The scales on this one are heavily contoured.

The ring/recess around the pivot is anodized blue to match the backspacer, pivot screw/frame screw interior, and the inside of the knife!


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Tsuka Maki wrap finished with Ura/Omote knot, Titanium two tone hand carved Menuki and soaked in epoxy.


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Is anyone else amazed at the range of really cool knives DFK turns out? All outstanding stuff, D.
 
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