Little Buster

PocketEdge

PocketEdge

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3 5/8" Little Buster Spearpoint
O-1 tool steel to 400 grit finish
Stainless Mill relieved liners
Stabilized spalted Maple scales
Pulls about a #6

I would like your thoughts on this spearpoint buster. I really like the sodbuster pattern but find I need a good tip for piercing so I went with this.
 
Love the scales! How did you find doing the washer for the shadow pattern? Was it hard to accomplish? Did you center drill the washers first or did you drill the pivot first, then install washers and use the pivot as a guide to drill the hole?
 
Hey David,

Kieth Johnson instructed me how to do this. After attaching the scales to the liner, I drill all the way through with my 3/32 bit (5/64" then reamer)then I flip it over and line up the hole with the 3/32 still in the chuck. I then change out the bit and use a 1/4" end mill leaving about a 1/16" of scale. Then cut a piece of 1/4" round stock and epoxy it in. (I use T-88) Use the best epoxy you can get and I let mine dry two days. Then drill from the liner side through the 1/4" round bar.
 
That is the perfect soddie. I have been waiting to see one like this. I can't imagine it done better.
 
I like that a lot, but I think I would prefer a mild clip point or a mild spey shape to the spear. But that is just my personal preference and in no way detracts from the attractiveness of this knife. It looks great and that peice of lumber for the scales is astonishing. By the way, if you look at my avatar, you can see I like spear points! Maybe I'm just not used to the idea for a sodbuster. - Ed
 
Yeah, It really changes the sodbuster look thats for sure. I agree the mild clip would also be nice! The scales are also very non-traditional spalted maple. It's hard to imagine a sodbuster all dressed up but thats just what I was aiming for. It is still a workhorse with stabilized wood scales and an O-1 blade. It should look pretty good when it patinas.
 
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