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yoko said:
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it's still really rough, that's just the first 120grit pass on the grinder. I'll true it all up with sanding blocks and then finish it up to around 400grit
 
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now that yoko yoko 's knife is done and on its way, I'm focused on getting the promised Albatross and Colibri done for a couple of patient fellows, (fellow patients?)

the handle scale cutouts on the Albatross get done one side at a time and it's finicky as hell. I make a rough cut using the coping saw to open up the window, and then begin the tedious process of removing just enough material for the high tolerance fit up that this construction method demands. Takes a couple hours per side at least, and is the least satisfying and most frustrating part of making these things, which is why I'll be taking a break from this method for a while. That said, each one I've done is slightly better fitted than the last, and in less amount of time. But really, this type of knife should be at least roughed out on a CNC cutter. Or maybe a pantograph.
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speaking of finicky- the handle on this Colibri chef knife is the first I've done this way and figuring out the process has left me scratching my head more than once. It's hard enough to broach out a tang slot in a monolithic piece of handle material, while ensuring the ferrule fits perfectly, but doing a framed tang with hidden pins is a whole other proposition. I'll use the file guide to set the seat for the ferrule and the diameter of the tenon that the ferrule fits over. Once both sides of the handle are filed to the proper dimensions, I'll connect them together and work the tenon down until it fits perfectly into the ferrule.
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oh man, so happy to have gotten this done over the weekend! I'm going to 5 day work weeks at the bike shop starting next week, so not much time to work on knives coming up since I'll be doing more riding, too!

The most anxiety provoking process for me is installing handles- at least when it comes to these kinds of complicated handles.
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Hey Lorien,

I have a favor to ask. Before you ship out that Albatross to the lucky new owner, would you mind posting a photo of it next to the CPK EDC with the blades oriented face to face aligned on the guards. That would give me (us?) a better understanding of the size and scale of the Albatross.

Thanks!

Phil
 
Comprehensivist said:
Hey Lorien,

I have a favor to ask. Before you ship out that Albatross to the lucky new owner, would you mind posting a photo of it next to the CPK EDC with the blades oriented face to face aligned on the guards. That would give me (us?) a better understanding of the size and scale of the Albatross.

Thanks!

Phil
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sure, I'll try to remember. If I don't, there will be a thread about these knives here and in C&H where you can remind me. It's a good idea.

I finished up the sheaths today, and figured out my laser finally. Well, almost...
 
^ Wow Lorien! Both knives and leather turned out spectacularly. Your work keeps getting better and better.

Please give my regards to the buyer on the Albatross. If he doesn’t like it for any reason, I would like to be first in line to buy or trade something nice for it. 😁

Phil
 
Comprehensivist said:
^ Wow Lorien! Both knives and leather turned out spectacularly. Your work keeps getting better and better.

Please give my regards to the buyer on the Albatross. If he doesn’t like it for any reason, I would like to be first in line to buy or trade something nice for it. 😁

Phil
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I have you down for one, Phil- unofficially, of course. Your dog will have its day.
 
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