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Del Raso Knives

Del Raso Knives

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Latest build I'd like to share. Keyhole section was cut from heavy 3/8 440C bar. The bayonet tapered tang is 3/16 ATS34. Scales are carbon fiber and the bling jimping is domed brass pegs. Corby bolts are 416SS, lanyard 300 series stainless. Engraving was done by Marcello Pedini. OAL 9" X 4 1/2" blades. Thanks for looking, hope you all stay safe and well.

Keyhole integral by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

IMG_0891 by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

IMG_0892 by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

IMG_0894 by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

keyhole integral with tapered tang by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr


IMG_0693 by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

IMG_0694 by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

IMG_0695 by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

Keyhole knife by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr
 
Pretty wicked little fighter. Is the tapered tang segment threaded into to the keyhole bolster? Or is it a tight fit, and held in place by the key holed and pinned/epoxied scales?

Appears the latter. Very interesting and intricate build. Tight tolerances do get it all together!
 
Thanks BF, the spigot at the front of the tang is a tight fit, the 4 X 1/16" pins secure the rear of the tang to the keyhole section. All four are peened down and sanded for a flush surface and finish. The addition of epoxy, scales, and Corby bolts help but are really not necessary. Both pieces are heat treated and once the two parts are assembled with the pins, they feel as though they are one piece, would take a determined effort to separate them.
 
Phew, what a beauty! Keyhole fighters are just so special and this one is out of the park. Well done that man.
 
Del Raso Knives said:
Thanks BF, the spigot at the front of the tang is a tight fit, the 4 X 1/16" pins secure the rear of the tang to the keyhole section. All four are peened down and sanded for a flush surface and finish. The addition of epoxy, scales, and Corby bolts help but are really not necessary. Both pieces are heat treated and once the two parts are assembled with the pins, they feel as though they are one piece, would take a determined effort to separate them.
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I did not notice the additional two pins going vertically until you mentioned them.
 
I dont know what to say......
When Eddie VanHalen came out with "Eruption", I didnt admit to any one that I played guitar for a long time...
 
toolboxtat said:
Anytime Peter posts a knife here. You know it's going to be, top notch in all aspects...
Without a doubt, he's got to be one of better knife makers out there. Well done.
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^^^ Yes. What he said.

I have been mystified about keyhole builds for years. You just educated me. Terrific! Bravo on the final work.
 
That is KILLER all around Peter - I've always admired your design elements. Well done - keep well bud!
 
You've taken the Keyhole Concept to a new level with that, Mate....such a magnificent knife and engraving. :cool:
 
^^^ Nahh Peter. The WIP shots are perfecto!. And the 'Glory shots' are also making ME smile. :D

(I will always have a place in this world... :p) HAHA!

Great work. Greetings from the other side.
 
At first glance it looked like an intricate and impressive construction. Then I noticed that you cheated by scribing guide lines... just kidding, awesome job!
 
You have gasted my flabber. I learned something that I did nt know existed. Thanks, your knives
Del Raso Knives said:
Latest build I'd like to share. Keyhole section was cut from heavy 3/8 440C bar. The bayonet tapered tang is 3/16 ATS34. Scales are carbon fiber and the bling jimping is domed brass pegs. Corby bolts are 416SS, lanyard 300 series stainless. Engraving was done by Marcello Pedini. OAL 9" X 4 1/2" blades. Thanks for looking, hope you all stay safe and well.

Keyhole integral by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

IMG_0891 by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

IMG_0892 by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

IMG_0894 by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

keyhole integral with tapered tang by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr


IMG_0693 by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

IMG_0694 by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

IMG_0695 by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr

Keyhole knife by Peter Del Raso, on Flickr
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