Newbie maker...6th knife (camp knife)

PIndelicato

PIndelicato

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Hello all,

This is my first post in the 'Custom' area; I don't see too many other newbies posting their work in this sub-forum, so I hope this is OK. This is my 6th completed knife and I'm seeking feedback and constructive criticism in the interest of making improvements in this craft, and another maker suggested to me that I might try posting in this area as well (previously I've only ever posted my work in the Makers area) for some additional viewpoints.

This blade was made by stock removal, and is a gift for an old 'non-knife' college buddy...hence the Purdue U. logo carved into the sheath. In addition to learning knife and sheath making, I'm also still learning to photograph them so I apologize if the photos are not the best. Also, I did not make the lanyard, but I had it laying around and it matched the liners so I threw it in for some of the pics. Here are the knife specifications:

-1/8" O-1 steel
-Flat ground
-~10" OAL
-~5 1/2" from tip to front of scales
-~1 1/2" wide
-1/8" stainless pins
-black linen micarta scales, finished to 400x w/ red vulcanized liners
-600x hand rubbed blade finish

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Thanks in advance for taking the time to look and comment!
 
I like it. Especialy fond of the dropped edge. The blade is of the right lenght as well. O-1 is a great steel. Looks like it would make a great outdoor user.
 
The sheath work is very nice and displays appreciation and execution of a neatly finished piece.

My only constructive criticism would be to select your leather for each piece more carefully with attention to the flesh side of the leather that will be exposed in the particluar pattern you are making. The rough flesh side detracts from an otherwise very attractive job on almost any sheath. This caution does not apply greatly to the piece you have shown here as it appears to have been finished as well as could be expected.

I'd suggest you first make selection a key, then skive or trim any unavoidable rough or fuzzy area and finish with TanKote or a similar product, or the better alternative would be to line that area with 2/3 oz cowhide, deer skin or something similar.

I fully line everything I make so this is not an issue I deal with any more.

Paul
 
wildmike said:
I like it. Especialy fond of the dropped edge. The blade is of the right lenght as well. O-1 is a great steel. Looks like it would make a great outdoor user.
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runwiththeherd said:
Nicely done. I would be proud to own and use it. Now you need a "maker's mark."
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wildmike and runwiththeherd, thanks for the feedback. I think I'm still a ways away from a maker's mark, but hopefully I can get there soon! I hope my friend takes it camping and gets some good use from it...that's what I would have used it for had I kept it.


sheathmaker said:
The sheath work is very nice and displays appreciation and execution of a neatly finished piece.

My only constructive criticism would be to select your leather for each piece more carefully with attention to the flesh side of the leather that will be exposed in the particluar pattern you are making. The rough flesh side detracts from an otherwise very attractive job on almost any sheath. This caution does not apply greatly to the piece you have shown here as it appears to have been finished as well as could be expected.

I'd suggest you first make selection a key, then skive or trim any unavoidable rough or fuzzy area and finish with TanKote or a similar product, or the better alternative would be to line that area with 2/3 oz cowhide, deer skin or something similar.

I fully line everything I make so this is not an issue I deal with any more.

Paul
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Thanks Mr. Long, I appreciate your nice words and critique! I guess I haven't even gotten far enough along with the leatherwork that I would have thought having the flesh side showing would be an issue...thanks for pointing that out to me. I will see if I can find a tutorial describing how to go about lining a sheath and perhaps try that on the next one.
 
Keith and Frank, thank you for your generous comments!

I'm open to any other suggestions for changes or improvements to focus on with future pieces that anyone else would like to offer.

Thanks again!
 
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