Mora Customization [photos : 5x1024x768]

[redsquid2]

Residual epoxy on ricasso and I nicked the blade. Still learning.

Not the most robust design, but I like the way it looks.

I'm getting a blank sheath from North Coast Knives tomorrow or Wednesday.

Combination of pear wood and cocobolo -- probably the two most different woods on the planet. This is my first time working with either.

Finish is two coats of Tru Oil buffed with 00 and then 0000steel wool. Tru-oil takes so long to cure--about 1 day per coat. If I were keeping this knife for myself, I would leave it as is, but I will probably auction it off. I need y'all's opinions on the finish: fill the grain on the cocobolo? If so, how?

Thanks for having a gander, and for any feedback re: the finish.

squiddy

 

[masa]

nice and very unique! what tools did you use to cut it to shape? A bandsaw or a sander?

 

[fivefold]

I think it looks great! You should be proud of that job.:thumbup:

 

[redsquid2]

Forgot to mention: blade is 4.25" and OAL is 8.44"

 

[redsquid2]

nice and very unique! what tools did you use to cut it to shape? A bandsaw or a sander?

Coping saw, block plane, flat file, and dremel tool with sanding drum attachment. 60 grit sandpaper for hand-shaping. It would be nice to have a belt sander and bandsaw, but I still enjoy doing the hand work.

 

[Glockman45]

Great Job looks really good. If you wanted to fill the holes in the cocobolo you might want to try a very thin super glue. I have used some stuff from Rockler Woodworking in the past and it worked really well. It also stays very clear so it blends well and doesn't look like there a "glue spots".

 

[stabber]

Very nice work!!
Onto bigger and Better blades