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David, while I appreciate your comment, I certainly don't feel as though I am in the same league as these two. I've got a long way to go before I get anywhere close to it!
It's too hot in the shop - Significantly better pics added (9/18)
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David, while I appreciate your comment, I certainly don't feel as though I am in the same league as these two. I've got a long way to go before I get anywhere close to it!
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I have never owned or used S35VN Joe. I am very impressed with my CPM154 performance based on the inability to polish the S35 I would think that it would hold en edge pretty darn well.
I stand by my comments; I like your taste in most knives.
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It seems that as things get shinier and move towards finished the iPhone wants to quite taking okay pictures.
So when I left last week I had the scales fitted to the guards and ready to move forward. This left me with a pile of scales and tangs to blast.
I like to blast and then wipe with denatured alcohol making sure there is 0 anything to hinder adhesion.
I was thinking of abandoning my normal nicely etched mark and get down and dirty with the diamond bit (good sense took over).
I started to cut scales to rough shape and I saw it coming (I guess at 40 my reflexes aren't as cat like as last year)!
My finger had a meeting with this.
Cal/OSHA approved handle shaping uniform. The Michelin man called he wants his suit back. Had to protect my identity as a high drag slow speed operator. And the iPhone failed me again sorry for the tiny picture I know you all wanted to see what I look like.
Rough shaping handles.
90% finished on these; I find the last 10 the hardest.
So when I left last week I had the scales fitted to the guards and ready to move forward. This left me with a pile of scales and tangs to blast.
I like to blast and then wipe with denatured alcohol making sure there is 0 anything to hinder adhesion.
I was thinking of abandoning my normal nicely etched mark and get down and dirty with the diamond bit (good sense took over).
I started to cut scales to rough shape and I saw it coming (I guess at 40 my reflexes aren't as cat like as last year)!
My finger had a meeting with this.
Cal/OSHA approved handle shaping uniform. The Michelin man called he wants his suit back. Had to protect my identity as a high drag slow speed operator. And the iPhone failed me again sorry for the tiny picture I know you all wanted to see what I look like.
Rough shaping handles.
90% finished on these; I find the last 10 the hardest.
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That is impressive work. It is always interesting to see other peoples techniques. Your knives are amazing and say quite a bit about your attention to detail.
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Nice progress. :thumbup:
I caught myself once with my saw, it almost reached the bone in a millisecond.
Be careful, it would be a shame to get blood all over one of those beautiful knives!!
I caught myself once with my saw, it almost reached the bone in a millisecond.
Be careful, it would be a shame to get blood all over one of those beautiful knives!!
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David please stop hurting yourself my knife needs to be done by the end of the month
Only kidding please be careful
I am so excited the knives are amazing and I can't wait to see what you come up with for the horizontal sheath for my HO
Thx for the pics
Only kidding
please be careful I am so excited the knives are amazing and I can't wait to see what you come up with for the horizontal sheath for my HO
Thx for the pics
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What part of the high desert are you in? I live in Hesperia, and work in Boron. Need anybody to come clean up the shop? Maybe bring a proper Band-Aid ?.
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Hit the tip and followed the bone not very long but I am glad it is my left hand.
Mr. Wrench, I live in Hesperia. What in the world is Boron? PM me your phone number or email.
Mr. Wrench, I live in Hesperia. What in the world is Boron? PM me your phone number or email.
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boron is up the 395, west of four corners, It's the largest open pit mine in california. We supply the world with Borax. I don't have the ability to pm, my e-mail is Wrencheshurt at gmail dot com.
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Cool thread! Thanks for taking the time to post your process.
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These are even better in person... Joe, if there a drool marks on your Hideout, I apologize
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Sorry for the bad pics Roger it is a Dixon in customer supplied Koa. I hope I get enough of a reprieve to send it to Coop for photos.
Mr Wrench I knew where Boron is, I was going to assume you where a crusty old desert rat or a miner.
Joe got a plan for the sheath; hope it satisfies. If not I will get to see one of my knives in a Long.
Mr Wrench I knew where Boron is, I was going to assume you where a crusty old desert rat or a miner.
Joe got a plan for the sheath; hope it satisfies. If not I will get to see one of my knives in a Long.
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These are even better in person... Joe, if there a drool marks on your Hideout, I apologize
No worries
Thanks
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A few better pics:
Hideout in CPM154 with large weave CF and a black cross draw sheath
Hideout in S35VN with matte finish and lightning strike CF
Gratuitous tang shot
Dixon in CPM154 with Koa
Dropped Hunter in CPM154 with matte finish and dyed Sycamore
The two Chute knives are at about 95% and ready for leather.
Thanks for looking! Feedback welcome.
Hideout in CPM154 with large weave CF and a black cross draw sheath
Hideout in S35VN with matte finish and lightning strike CF
Gratuitous tang shot
Dixon in CPM154 with Koa
Dropped Hunter in CPM154 with matte finish and dyed Sycamore
The two Chute knives are at about 95% and ready for leather.
Thanks for looking! Feedback welcome.
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David I am thrilled
The perfect suit knife
With a black belt and a pair of black pants it will disappear Especially under a suit jacket
It takes a lot to get me excited about a knife and I am really excited about this project. It will definitely be carried
This is a time when leather really makes the whole thing come together in a purposeful way that brings a smile to my face
David thanks so much I can't wait to see ya in Vegas
BTW STeven your knife looks pretty good too
But I do like mine better
The perfect suit knife
With a black belt and a pair of black pants it will disappear Especially under a suit jacket
It takes a lot to get me excited about a knife and I am really excited about this project. It will definitely be carried
This is a time when leather really makes the whole thing come together in a purposeful way that brings a smile to my face
David thanks so much I can't wait to see ya in Vegas
BTW STeven your knife looks pretty good too
But I do like mine better