Just finished knives 3 and 4, updated pictures!

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Shannon Carter

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Took a lot of progress pics along the way, so maybe I'll do a WIP on these. Also hope to get some better pics this week with sheaths for the gallery.

5/32 O1, about 9" OAL, 4" blade plunge to tip

**Updated pictures**

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Nice work, they look like a super functional design. The handle shape looks comfortable as well.:thumbup:
 
Nice work!

You got that plunge line down:thumbup:

You knife lines have a nice flow.
 
BenR.T. said:
Nice work, they look like a super functional design. The handle shape looks comfortable as well.:thumbup:
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Ben, thanks! I'm a fan of your work, so I appreciate the good words! I spent a bit more time shaping the handles on these two.
 
catcalls said:
These are beautiful knives!!! What did you use for the handle? WIP WIP WIP WIP
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Thanks for the feedback! I purchased the handle material from USAKnifemaker.com - they are 3/8 thick brown micarta over G10 liners. Give me a few days to get some pictures downloaded and organized and I'll throw a WIP together.
 
TooQuiet said:
Are those grinds freehand? They look very clean!!
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I wish they were, and I hope to get to that point someday, but for now I built a jig out of 3" C channel to help keep the lines straight. I've practiced freehanding a bit and I'm sure it is quite comical to watch :D
 
Broomhead said:
Very nice work! I like your unique pin/tube layout. What is the pin/tube material?
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Thanks! The pin and tube material are carbon fiber (1/8" and 1/2") purchased online from DragonPlate in New York. The 1/2" tube was a solid piece. I loosely chucked a 3/16" bit upside down and lowered it into a drill press vice. I then chucked the 1/2" carbon fiber rod and drilled it that way.

Hopefully, this picture will make sense:

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Outstanding work! Everything looks awesome and I am just floored that these are #3 and 4. Very nice grind and the handle looks great!
 
Daniel Fairly Knives said:
Outstanding work! Everything looks awesome and I am just floored that these are #3 and 4. Very nice grind and the handle looks great!
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Thanks man! I appreciate it! I should honestly name this knife the BF1 (Bladeforum 1) because you guys have been great about sharing how-tos, tips and tricks!
 
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