Longer BK2

[Tanker 1/66]

Bladesmith I hope your hands are the same size as mine. Because I want that knife

 

[bladesmith3]

thanks for approving. in the past 50yr of bladesmithing I have only made a few knives for myself. I am not getting younger so I am spoiling myself making
toys before I cant enjoy them anymore. and when I make one for myself only I have to approve of it. way less pressure and stress. lol but it still feels
good hearing that others find it pleasing.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

Added a third to the OP.

Warrior I'm loving your new Unit Crest

 

[The Warrior]

Warrior I'm loving your new Unit Crest

If you're talking about my signature, thanks. I have several, and change them up from time to time.

 

[Tanker 1/66]

If you're talking about my signature, thanks. I have several, and change them up from time to time.

Yep looks great

 

[daizee]

I know it's not quiiiiite the same, but Hawkhead posted this sexy modified pair in 2011:

 

[The Warrior]

I know it's not quiiiiite the same, but Hawkhead posted this sexy modified pair in 2011:

I remember those. He does awesome work. The BK7 resembles a BK12.

 

[bladesmith3]

ok here is the deal. I picked up a new bk7. I am going to mod it into a BK2L. can i post the WIP on this thread or do I need to start a new thread.
it should be very cool when finished. comments welcome. EVERYTHING OUTSIDE THE SCRIBE LINES WILL BE REMOVED.

 

[The Warrior]

can i post the WIP on this thread or do I need to start a new thread.
it should be very cool when finished. comments welcome.

Sure thing.

 

[LG&M]

Looking forward to the WIP.

 

[bladesmith3]

ok I have been in the shop this morning. the 1st pic shows the stock blade before shaping. the second pic shows how much steel has been removed. this is just the rough profile. it will improve.

 

[The Warrior]

Nice!

 

[bladesmith3]

I want to thank hawkhead for giving me the idea and motivation to play with my new bk7. seeing his mods are nice. I am going for a user for myself.
so the sky is the limit.

 

[The Warrior]

If you get a chance, could you side by side that with a BK2?

 

[The Warrior]

Was wondering if you were going to grind the spine flush all the way down, and make new scales? Looks like there's a transition where the finger is pointing. I know this is the rough grind, just wondering.

EDIT: I think I'm seeing an ink line behind the spine.

 

[KingMC]

ok here is the deal. I picked up a new bk7. I am going to mod it into a BK2L. can i post the WIP on this thread or do I need to start a new thread.
it should be very cool when finished. comments welcome. EVERYTHING OUTSIDE THE SCRIBE LINES WILL BE REMOVED.

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It would be closer to a 2 if you used a 29 instead, with that 1/4" stock.



j/k please don't chop up a 29, that would be too painful to watch.

 

[bladesmith3]

Was wondering if you were going to grind the spine flush all the way down, and make new scales? Looks like there's a transition where the finger is pointing. I know this is the rough grind, just wondering.

yes the spine was flattened on a machined flat platen. stock was removed from the spine but as you will see the handle now fits perfect. the pic is an optical illusion. the spine is flat and 90 degrees. the micarta scales are bone stock other then the dye job.

 

[knifejunkie1928]

Looks great bladesmith3!

 

[bladesmith3]

its nice to hear constructive criticism. its way better then getting trashed. lol I used to do much better work when both of my arms worked.....

 

[bladesmith3]

my bk7 mod next to a bk2