simple forged utility

NickWheeler

NickWheeler

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Hi Fellas-

Just wanted to post this little utility.

Forged 1084, fully hardened
416 ss guard
stabilized black ash burl from Mike Ludeman (W.S.S.I.)
9/10 oz sheath (handstitched by me, this was my first one)

In the picture, it looks a little slender in the blade...but I don't think it looks that way in hand.

Comments?

Thanks!
Nick
 

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Nick,
Your work always looks so professional, clean and beautifully designed. Can I ask what temp you use to temper your 1084? I have some coming and want to make a few test blades.
Dan Farr
 
Thanks Guys-

Dan, this blade was austentized at 1485 (salt) and quenched in oil at 150 degrees. Tempered three times at 410 this knife read at 60 C on the flats.

I took its twin and bent it to 85 degrees with a 3' cheater pipe before it broke. The edge hardened ones will bend back and forth a few times before breaking.

At this point I am just in love with 52100, 1084, and 1095.

I should have some pics soon of some different styles...thanks guys! :)

Nick
 
Alright Nick!!! way to go, this one is very nice and clean.
I like that handle shape too...looks funtional and comfortable.:)
 
:eek: Man, I wish I could do something that 'simple'.......:eek:

OUTSTANDING!!! :D

Hell of a first sheath, too!
 
Simply BEAUTIFUL!!!

I don't imagine that one will be around Bladegallery.com very long ;)


Nice work Mr. W. !!


Neil
 
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