Show your knives!!!!!!!!

[quinoito]

I did this yesterday. Basically, it is a design I actually chose to grind out. What do guys think I should do with this design? I am just an amateur, and at this point, I have like 20x the amount of designs that I have of completed knives.

 

[T Blade]

Wow, that's cool quinoito, and it sure won't slip out of your hand

 

[quinoito]

Wow, that's cool quinoito, and it sure won't slip out of your hand

Thanks T Blade. I think I am going to do a cord wrap; but even without the cord wrap, it won't slip out.

 

[eyeeatingfish]

I made this with the help of a japanese knife maker. Im interested in getting more into knife making too.
All i have now is a bench sander and a drill press though...

 

[atakach]

wow, wow, wow, i could only dream of gett'en as good as ya'll . if i get to be half that good, i'll be satisfied. well no actually i wont, but i'll be alot happier............kinda??

any way don hanson, those are some beautiful looking pieces of art, and the take down is amazing as well. bruce bump!!

andrew

 

[souprat]

I just finished this one today. Its my second succussful knife as i have only gotten serious about knifemaking in the last few months. This ones going to my uncle.

I have two more in the works, they sould be done within a week.

 

[scottickes]

Wow souprat...Great second knife!!

 

[azdave35]

hi eyeeatingfish...how did you get the antler so dark on your knife?

 

[Rusty McDonald]

Just finished this one, 7" blade in 5160, 416 ss guard and ferrel, and spalded maple handle.

 

[quinoito]

souprat, amazing job on your second knife! Rusty, I really like the spalted maple on that handle.

 

[724wd]

i'm gonna bring down the quality of this thread a little....

here are two knives I just completed a week or two ago. they represent the 2nd & 3rd knives i've done that i was responsible for the blade and handle. I've done a few kits, one blade that is a skeletonized handle with no scales, and the Wicked Pissah Choppa for my BIL last Christmas, so these are still kinda my "first few" knives...

little one is a rip-off of the Benchmade Activator in 5160. 2" blade, 5.5" OAL. 7/32" thick. Cocobolo w/red vulcanized liner. Hidden stainless pins. also my first attempt at leather work!

this fella is the same design handle as above, but with my idea of a skinning blade. same steel specs, with blade of 3" (3.5" cutting), OAL 7.5". same handle construction, as well. and a much better example of leather work!

my apologies to the makers in this thread that produce such beautiful pieces... I hope my knives don't de-value yours simply by being here!

heath

 

[bikermikearchery]

I realy like the way black corian buffs out.

 

[bubba-doll]

These knives are all amazing! I'm getting more and more excited to see what i can do.

 

[msutherland]

i'm gonna bring down the quality of this thread a little....

my apologies to the makers in this thread that produce such beautiful pieces... I hope my knives don't de-value yours simply by being here!

heath

I am sure the knifemakers will agree with me ( a collector) that you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. You are jumping in and doing it, so you should be proud of that....and I think a lot of these guys would be glad to help you.

 

[Cliff Davis]

Outstanding works of art Gentlemen. :thumbup:

Finished this one last week, my second completed knife as well. The goal was an EDC with an aged look, came close.
My gratitude to all of you for sharing your experience and knowledge. It's appreciated more than you know.

 

[SteelSlaver]

Some gorgeous knives in this thread.

Here are some of my better attempts I think

 

[724wd]

I am sure the knifemakers will agree with me ( a collector) that you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. You are jumping in and doing it, so you should be proud of that....and I think a lot of these guys would be glad to help you.

Thanks! this sure is a lot of fun! I've talked a bit with Bruce (Bump) and he's helped me immensely with design and heat treat. A great fellow to visit! being from walla walla, we know some of the same people, though i'm only 30... a great talent, that man!

heath

 

[caribooblades]

Shipped these off yesterday.
Small crooked knives, L6 and 15n20, plum, apple, oak, birch.

Larger hook knives L6 and A2, apple and yew.

L6 and moose antler ulu. 8 1/2" edge.

D2 and moose antler small game knife. 3" blade

A walnut kitchen set. A2, L6 and 15n20. 9" , 5" and 2 1/2" blades.

A2 and applewood timber framing tools.

Scott
There is more recent stuff at: http://www.caribooblades.com/newknives.html

 

[Beile]

I was almost finished, just needed a little sanding of scratches and polishing and put the logo on wrong, oops! Oh well just the i and L are wrong. It's 5160 with bocote. 9 1/2" OA, blade is 4 1/@".

[/IMG]

 

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

Here are some more rookie pics:

My first knife:

My wedding cake knife, and mine and groomsmen's knife (mine is the ironwood-July 19th):

Sheathed, and spine shot:

Ulu I made for my massage therapist in exchange for textbooks:

The last few were not finished as much as I wanted, but re-breaking my leg and having surgery a month before my wedding put other plans in motion