Light Weight Utility

[Steve Nuckels]

Here is my latest, my last stock removal project for the year. Made from a antique sawmill blade 4 1/2" blade 9 1/4 OAL edge quenched and vinegar etch exposing the temper line. Stained curly maple handle with a linseed oil finish, silver wire inlay and some stippling on the handle edges.
My first try at relief carving.

This handle really feels good in the hand.


http://imgur.com/vE6MAvo

http://imgur.com/WBsjYcK

http://imgur.com/R6m1xjJ

Steve
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W.F. Moran Jr Museum & Foundation

 

[Dawkind]

An exquisite knife....the carving and inlay of the handle is exceptional my friend.

 

[nb11b]

I love it! The basic premise is great with the inlay, but the carving sets it over the top!

 

[D.Crawford]

Nice work Steve. The top & bottom inserts are a great touch.
If I may...

 

[MNofUSN]

love the scales, i would put it on a shelf and stare at it all day hahaha, glad to know someone else uses what they craft

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Thanks Dave, I could not get the photos to resize for the life of me!

The Black stained areas are the Maple I just textured it with a tiny ball cutter.

Steve
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W.F. Moran Jr. Museum & Foundation

 

[Tad Lynch]

Looks really cool, Steve!

Tad