One for a friend; O1 and Orange G10

Danbo

Danbo

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Way overdue, of course. ;) But, at least it's finally done. :) Overall length is 9.25" with a cutting edge of 4.5". O1 tool steel, 3/16" thick and flat ground nice and thin(actually pretty evenly ground, too!) :thumbup: All work by ME! Heat treat consisted of 20 minute soak at 1500 in my Evenheat oven, full quench into prewarmed Parks AAA quenching oil, 3 tempers of 2 hours each at 400, resulting in a Rockwell of 60-61. No fancy finish here; I took it to 400 on the belt and switched to a Scotchbrite with WD40 dressing. This one is meant to use, not stare at lovingly in a display case. Sharp enough to scare the hair off a gnat's ass. :eek:

Ok, I can read your minds here. WHY THE FUG didn't he use some of that killer stabilized Koa shown in the background of these pics? Simple answer; the customer requested the Orange G10. The Koa can wait. ;) :)

Orange G10 handles with thin blue G10 liners and stainless tube fasteners; all secured on the knife with West Systems G-Flex epoxy. :thumbup:user1960_pic84722_1321585158.jpguser1960_pic84723_1321585158.jpg
 
I like a ton of stuff about that knife. Blade-to-handle ratio for a hunter/utility is great, love the way the shallow choil transitions at the plunge into a safety index and slightly dropped edge, and the way the curve of the choil follows back up into the handle for comfort and security--something to "hold onto" but not enough to cause discomfort in any position. Blade is high Rc to really hold an edge, and with a thin flat grind should slice like a demon. Handle material makes it functionally indestructible and the color makes it impossible to lose if you lay it on the ground and forget for a minute where you put it. I bet your friend has grateful thoughts for your work on that one for many years to come. That's a helluva user, Danbo! :thumbup:
 
So you're actually using your oven! I knew it was just a matter of time. Good looking knife, Dan.
 
Lookslike a very versatile knife....good field finish too.
 
Congratulations, Danbo! One to completion in your shop. Well done! :thumbup:

I won't even give you crap about actually putting scales on one. ;) :D

Happy customer out there.

- Joe
 
Will York said:
I like a ton of stuff about that knife. Blade-to-handle ratio for a hunter/utility is great, love the way the shallow choil transitions at the plunge into a safety index and slightly dropped edge, and the way the curve of the choil follows back up into the handle for comfort and security--something to "hold onto" but not enough to cause discomfort in any position. Blade is high Rc to really hold an edge, and with a thin flat grind should slice like a demon. Handle material makes it functionally indestructible and the color makes it impossible to lose if you lay it on the ground and forget for a minute where you put it. I bet your friend has grateful thoughts for your work on that one for many years to come. That's a helluva user, Danbo! :thumbup:
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Thanks for the comments. They mean a lot, coming from a picky collector like you. ;) :)
 
You guys crack me up. Nice work there Danbo my man - that'll make for a sweet carry piece. You can put that killer Koa on mine - problem solved - happy to help out. :)

Roger
 
RogerP said:
You guys crack me up. Nice work there Danbo my man - that'll make for a sweet carry piece. You can put that killer Koa on mine - problem solved - happy to help out. :)

Roger
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Gotcha covered on the Koa for your knife(knives?), Roger. Dontcha worry, my friend. ;) :)

Interesting to note that one of your knives(to be finished) is very similar to this one in style. Yours is high layer(640) twist pattern damascus, and is a bit pointier, smaller and slimmer, though.
 
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