This little fella started life as a 10" Old Hickory Butcher knife. Blade is 0.1" thick. I based the blade shape on one of those Navy Mark I knives, but obviously it is about 1/4" wider. The grind is a bit flatter than the original. This was a crappy belt sander deal so I'm pretty happy it turned out so well. I wanted something rough looking, but sharp - hence the "100 grit" finish. I "patina'd" it a little with vinegar too.
Not the best photo, sorry about that.
Put a convex edge on it mousepad style - I really like it.
The handle is hard Maple that I cut out of a workbench that was in a shed in my back yard from when I bought my house. It is probably 50 years old. I learned Maple is a pain to work with unless you have super sharp/new sanding belts, as it really likes to burn. Probably not my first choice, except I have a ton of it. Handle finish is Linseed oil and beeswax, sort of a "gunny paste" that gives a nice grip to it.
Anyway thanks for the inspiration. I have lurked for a while and wanted to share something.
jsn
Not the best photo, sorry about that.
Put a convex edge on it mousepad style - I really like it.
The handle is hard Maple that I cut out of a workbench that was in a shed in my back yard from when I bought my house. It is probably 50 years old. I learned Maple is a pain to work with unless you have super sharp/new sanding belts, as it really likes to burn. Probably not my first choice, except I have a ton of it. Handle finish is Linseed oil and beeswax, sort of a "gunny paste" that gives a nice grip to it.
Anyway thanks for the inspiration. I have lurked for a while and wanted to share something.
jsn
