Navman Appreciation - Photo Thread

[jfk1110]

Collaboration Hunter "Tenebrous," Mazer Custom Knives and Tenebrous Cigars:

Pretty cool man!! Congratulations..........and great work as always.

 

[navman]

Grinding post heat treat definitely has its challenges (namely more abrasives and time). But the result is the ability to get a much thinner edge. S90V at 62 HRC, flat ground with .008 BTE. that micro bevel...yep, that's the edge all sharpened up! tested it on bamboo with no damage, deformation, or chips. GEOMETRY CUTS!

Finishing a Buffalo leather pocket sheath and this one will be ready for a new home!

 

[jfk1110]

Nice

 

[navman]

Here are a few others I recently finished and are posted in the exchange. All in M398 at 65 HRC.

 

[Murphjd25]

Always admired your work Navman. One of your knives are definitely on my short list.

 

[jfk1110]

 

[oldmanwilly]

Always admired your work Navman. One of your knives are definitely on my short list.

 

[navman]

Here is another hidden tang that needs leather. This one is designed more with an outdoors/woodsman in mind as I did a full flat grind in S90V but left the spine sharp (90 degrees) for striking a flint or other uses.

Handle is bog oak with brass fittings.

 

[navman]

EXCITING NEWS! I am now a full-time Knifemaker! My books are now OPEN!

Still working on a website, but Mazer Custom Knives is grinding.

 

[Blues]

Congrats, Josh. And I'll be reaching out to Spark to help get your new sub-forum opened here.

(Edit: Just sent a DM to both you and Spark )

 

[SharpBits]

EXCITING NEWS! I am now a full-time Knifemaker! My books are now OPEN!

Still working on a website, but Mazer Custom Knives is grinding.

Wow, exciting news! Retired from day job?

 

[oldmanwilly]

That's awesome news, congratulations Josh! Can't wait to see what you can cook up now that you'll be full time.

 

[navman]

Wow, exciting news! Retired from day job?

Yep.

 

[SharpBits]

Yep.

Congratulations! I hope you have a long and happy retirement.

 

[Bobthebrewer]

Congratulations, your knives always look great. Now you’re working for the toughest boss yet, yourself.

 

[MarbReds]

Congrats on your retirement Chief(?)

See you in Atlanta again next year??

 

[woodysone]

EXCITING NEWS! I am now a full-time Knifemaker! My books are now OPEN!

Still working on a website, but Mazer Custom Knives is grinding.

Congratulations, your knives always look great. Now you’re working for the toughest boss yet, yourself.

Since we’re here, I’m sure you’ll have a lot of support from this community. You have established that you are a perfectionist which diffently shows in your work. Looking forward to getting in on more of your work and congratulations on making the commitment. Most of all have fun working for yourself

 

[Murphjd25]

Wow another Josh!!!! Congratulations Josh!!!! That is so awesome, happy for you.

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

I hope to retire someday

I bet that feels awesome. Congrats

 

[navman]

Congrats on your retirement Chief(?)

See you in Atlanta again next year??

I actually retired from the Navy 3 years ago. Was working as a defense contractor. Life has caused me to move on...so...full time knifemaker!

And yep I will be at Blade again. No table just walking around.