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Mark Cooke Camp Bowie - WIP - Coop pics added!
- Thread starter RogerP
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Digging it. Can't wait to see it done.
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Mark does fantastic work. Keeping my eyes on this
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Another update from Mark:
got the blade finish ground earlier this week, however i didnt take any pictures as was "in the zone and simply forgot.
Today i ground the clip in Using a copied version of the original, i cut out the drawn clip and used it as a template to lay down some scribe lines.
i fought the clip in on my 2 idler wheel (i need to buy a contact wheel) holding the blade tip up and eyeing down the length of the blade.
i start with 120 grit then move to 220... for those who are interested
as you can see the clip is roughed in, and ROUGH it most definitely is!
since i do not possess the grinding skills many of you on the forums have, i find myself reverting to files and sand paper to true things up!
its a bit slower but i Im less likely to mess anything up, plus i have an added measure of control for these curved clips.
and heres a shot of the clip all sanded down flat. Still an area or two to clean up, but as i get more in depth as far as finishing the blade goes, those areas will get worked out.
Here is he blade set up next to the original drawing; Im quite pleased with how close it is!
Tomorrow i will put an edge on the blade and get to chopping! make sure my geometry's are all 100% and then ill be off to hand sanding.
got the blade finish ground earlier this week, however i didnt take any pictures as was "in the zone and simply forgot.
Today i ground the clip in Using a copied version of the original, i cut out the drawn clip and used it as a template to lay down some scribe lines.
i fought the clip in on my 2 idler wheel (i need to buy a contact wheel) holding the blade tip up and eyeing down the length of the blade.
i start with 120 grit then move to 220... for those who are interested
as you can see the clip is roughed in, and ROUGH it most definitely is!
since i do not possess the grinding skills many of you on the forums have, i find myself reverting to files and sand paper to true things up!
its a bit slower but i Im less likely to mess anything up, plus i have an added measure of control for these curved clips.
and heres a shot of the clip all sanded down flat. Still an area or two to clean up, but as i get more in depth as far as finishing the blade goes, those areas will get worked out.
Here is he blade set up next to the original drawing; Im quite pleased with how close it is!
Tomorrow i will put an edge on the blade and get to chopping! make sure my geometry's are all 100% and then ill be off to hand sanding.
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So.... a bit of bad news:
"Im going to have to restart on the blade.
As you can see in attached photos the Hamon line runs off the edge of the clip. Since the clip is sharpened, just as it should be, it is simply unacceptable to have a soft spot in a sharpened edge.
I have wrestled with the ideas of trying to re harden it, change the design or whatever . but instead of potentially wasting anymore time Im going to start from scratch."
I feel bad for Mark as he has put a lot of work in to get to this stage and the blade is truly beautiful. But I understand and respect the no-compromise approach to performance and commend his dedication.
Mark will get rocking on a replacement blade and when it reaches an equivalent stage of completion, we will pick up this thread again.
Thanks for tuning in this far and watch this space for more a little bit down the road.
"Im going to have to restart on the blade.
As you can see in attached photos the Hamon line runs off the edge of the clip. Since the clip is sharpened, just as it should be, it is simply unacceptable to have a soft spot in a sharpened edge.
I have wrestled with the ideas of trying to re harden it, change the design or whatever . but instead of potentially wasting anymore time Im going to start from scratch."
I feel bad for Mark as he has put a lot of work in to get to this stage and the blade is truly beautiful. But I understand and respect the no-compromise approach to performance and commend his dedication.
Mark will get rocking on a replacement blade and when it reaches an equivalent stage of completion, we will pick up this thread again.
Thanks for tuning in this far and watch this space for more a little bit down the road.
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Hey Roger for some reason your photos are no longer showing up.
J. Doyle
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Bummer about the restart.
But Mark- don't scrap that blade. It's perfectly suitable for another project were some one can't have or doesn't want a sharp clip. Just stone it back to near sharp and save it for another blade.
Good stuff in this thread so far!
The knife is looking really good. Great concept Roger and nice work on this Mark.
But Mark- don't scrap that blade. It's perfectly suitable for another project were some one can't have or doesn't want a sharp clip. Just stone it back to near sharp and save it for another blade.
Good stuff in this thread so far!
The knife is looking really good. Great concept Roger and nice work on this Mark.
RyanW
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Right thing to do... even though it is hard, it always pays off in the end!
good Ole Mr. Doyle is right (as always) don't scrap this blade, leave an unsharpened clip as stated or move the clip point forward to the hardened portion, I know that doesn't work for this design and may lose some aesthetics but still 100% usable!
good Ole Mr. Doyle is right (as always) don't scrap this blade, leave an unsharpened clip as stated or move the clip point forward to the hardened portion, I know that doesn't work for this design and may lose some aesthetics but still 100% usable!
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This is very interesting!
Steve
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Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS Apprentice Smith
Steve
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Member, W.F. Moran Jr. Foundation
ABS Apprentice Smith
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In practical terms, the hammon crossing into the top cutting edge would matter not. I understand however the pursuit of perfection.
The Amazing Virginian
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Impressive, despite the little hiccup. I am even more impressed by the maker's attitude and determination to start over and do it right than I am by the high level of skills and effort on display.
I am really looking forward to seeing the next attempt at this blade.
I am really looking forward to seeing the next attempt at this blade.