New "old" Barlow. Updated pics post#44

danno50 said:
Very good WIP pics, thanks. Interesting method of assembly, makes a strong knife. Seems that having the handle pins in place, before the handles, would make the job of fitting the handles to the bolsters a little more difficult. Your fit at the handle/bolster is very tight, I am sure that took a bit of work. For some one who is "just playing at knife making" you do excellent work.
One another note, I also prefer half stops.
Dan
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Thank you.

The scale/cover pins needed to be fitted before the knife was riveted up but the scales fitted afterwards, so after some head scratching I fitted them loose in the liners as the knife was riveted up then made a spacer to fit tightly between the liners to hold them in place as the scales were worked on.

The "playing at knife making" comment meant I enjoy making what I fancy, when I fancy with no time restraints, no thinking of money, & when I'm done end up with a knife I want. :)
Making knives for money changes all of those things (except for those who stil manage to enjoy it!). I take my hat off to those who make knives to sell.
 
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I'mSoSharp said:
Thank you.

The scale/cover pins needed to be fitted before the knife was riveted up but the scales fitted afterwards, so after some head scratching I fitted them loose in the liners as the knife was riveted up then made a spacer to fit tightly between the liners to hold them in place as the scales were worked on.

The "playing at knife making" comment meant I enjoy making what I fancy, when I fancy with no time restraints, no thinking of money, & when I'm done end up with a knife I want. :)
Making knives for money changes all of those things (except for those who stil manage to enjoy it!). I take my hat off to those who make knives to sell.
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It is pretty cool to see the process, I bet it isn't too different than the methods used on the early Sheffield versions made by the Barlow and Furness families.
 
Sometimes you need to know when to leave things alone.......

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That's it now ;)
 
Bartleby said:
It is pretty cool to see the process, I bet it isn't too different than the methods used on the early Sheffield versions made by the Barlow and Furness families.
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I'll bet they were a bit quicker than me!

leghog said:
IMHO, that's an heirloom knife. Hopefully to stay in your family for a few generations.
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That's really nice of you to write, thank you.
 
For me this has been the best thread in awhile. Need more like it. Can't start one because I'm without the wherewithal to execute anything like this knife. Wish I had it, but don't.
 
leghog said:
For me this has been the best thread in awhile. Need more like it. Can't start one because I'm without the wherewithal to execute anything like this knife. Wish I had it, but don't.
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Thank you leghog. My first knife was a crude fixed blade about six years ago (which I still like) & I have been practicing ever since. I say have ago if you fancy it, it doesn't have to be really technical or demand lots of tools, there is plenty of help on the web if needed.
 
Bit surprised nobody said they like or dislike the images in post #44 above. ;)


(Spot the difference)
 
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