Skinner Just finished

[foxbat34]

Just finished this one (needs to have an edge put on it). Let me know what you think. Thanks.


OAL ~7"
1080 edge quenched, full flat grind, 1200 grit machine
paper micarta bolsters, cocobolo scales
stainless pins and thong tube.

 

[jsmithknives]

looks really nice!

 

[panch0]

Looks good. Just in time for hunting season.

 

[heatheninthehills]

That is sweet man. keep up the good work.

 

[R. Mark Lee]

Nice knife, looks like a great user.

 

[Edro20]

Excellent shape for a skinner. Get that edge razor sharp for use. Very nice blade, Foxbat!

 

[foxbat34]

Thanks for the comments guys. I am working on a d.p. hunter that will match this one.

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

looks nicely done. How thick is the unsharpened edge? What was the aim hardness?

 

[foxbat34]

looks nicely done. How thick is the unsharpened edge? What was the aim hardness?

Nathan,
I havent checked the unsharpened edge but I took it thinner than I normally would, not quite zero edge but it will be close. The thickness at the ricasso is 3/16".
As for the hardness I checked with Rockwell files 55 skated and 60 bit.

Sean

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

I'll bet it takes a hell of an edge and cuts hide like a laser.