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Just finished this one...

Phillip Patton

Phillip Patton

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Hi all,
Haven't posted anything for awhile, and I just finished this one today, so I thought I'd post this. :)
This is actually the first knife I made from 5160, over a year ago. I didn't like the handle it had, plus i wanted to redo the heat treat. (I had used a torch the first time) I ended up changing pretty much everything. It was single edged before, and had a wood handle. I just got some turquoise micarta, and wanted to try it out.
The blade has a scotchbrite satin finish.
Guard, spacers and pin are nickel silver.
I wish I had a "before" picture. Oh well.


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Thank you David! The double grind was a pain, but not as much as I'd expected. :) This is my first non symmetrical double edged blade.
 
Thanks guys!
I kind of like the turquoise also. I first saw it on a Brend knife, and liked it then. :)
 
Thank you sir! :) The pictures are terrible, though. Not for long! I just got a better camera...
 
Phil,
I should have said this the first time these pics went around, but I personally would like to see a thong of some nature (brass?) instead of just the hole. Just my opinion and if you want you can tell me to go piss up a rope!:D
Matt Doyle
P.S. Glad to hear you finally got that camera! Maybe now you'll get some more knives out! You've been slacking!:p
 
mdoyle said:
Phil,
I should have said this the first time these pics went around, but I personally would like to see a thong of some nature (brass?) instead of just the hole. Just my opinion and if you want you can tell me to go piss up a rope!:D
Matt Doyle
P.S. Glad to hear you finally got that camera! Maybe now you'll get some more knives out! You've been slacking!:p
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I drilled the hole thinking I would add some tubing, but I thought, why? If this was full tang, especially carbon steel, I would definitely use the tubing, to prevent rust in there.
I might still add it though. Thanks for your input. :D
Slacking!!!??? I just sold a knife last friday! So what if it was the first one in months... :D :D :D
I'll be listing this one as soon as I get my rear in gear and take some photos I'm happy with.
 
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