skinner pic

magnum .44 · Dec 16, 1999

<img src=http://members.aol.com/automags/skinnerknife.jpg>
i just recently made this for my neighbor, he's a hunter, it's a d-2 blade, rc-60. and paper micarta handles. it has a mirror finish that didn't show up on the computer.

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L6steel · Dec 16, 1999

Outstanding blade Magnum!!! Michael

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Matt Shade · Dec 16, 1999

Great Knife! Are those Corby rivets?

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Fix it right the first time, use Baling Wire !

magnum .44 · Dec 16, 1999

nah not corby, just cutlers rivets. i'm gonna switch over to using corby's soon. thanks guys.

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L6steel · Dec 16, 1999

Magnum, how much do you charge for a knife like this??

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magnum .44 · Dec 16, 1999

well, i only sell to my neighbor, relatives and good friends of the family. i haven't been charging full price, becuase they helped out with stuff i needed done, or stuff along those lines. but i would charge $90, and for a bowie- $200. i try to keep them low so that they actually will buy them. when i start a business on it, i'll charge the stated prices, i have about 8 knives drawn that i do like, and i keep adding to that. i think we all have drawn out knives that just don't look good, i throw out alot of designs. those relatives never want to pay full price.

Dr.Lathe · Dec 17, 1999

Magnum,
Nice work. I like your choice of blade material! I like looking at other makers work on the forums. I'll put up a new Hawkbill model this weekend here in the shoptalk forum. I have been in reverse curve grinding mode lately!
Neil

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magnum .44 · Dec 17, 1999

thanks neil, i like reverse curve knives, they're tough to make though, i think i'm gonna post a few more, so keep an eye out for the "slasher pic". i like using d-2 stuff's a real pain in the a**, kills grinding belts though.