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Will52100

Will52100

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Finaly got one done. This one only took about 5 months to complete. Not a difficult project, just hard to find the time lately.

Forged 52100, brass gaurd and pins, sambar stag scales. The scales weren't big enough to leave any texture unfortunatly, and the mineral oil I use caused some discoloration I'm not that happy about, but all in all it's good to get back in the shop and get some work done.
 

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Me, I'm fond of the smooth finish on stag on the right handle, and that's the right handle :)
 
Thanks, I may try to even out the coloration, not sure what'll work after the mineral oil treatment though, maybe leather dye?
 
Will, I think you can still pick up a little color with leather dye even with the oil on it. Sambar stag is one of the harder stags I find to color. When are they going to let you set up a small shop on the drilling platform? Good to see some work from you.
 
Coo looking Knife Will,The more you oil the stag the more it will soak the oil and give yuo a more even color,looks more antiqued that way.
Glad to see you are back in the shop.
Bruce
 
Thanks, I tried a little brown leather dye and it didn't soak in. Most times I just give antler a good heavy wipe with mineral oil and I'll get a little mottled color at best. I guess the aft section of the scales was a little less dense than the front.

I don't think they'll let me make knives offshore, I'm not even alowed to carry one on the rig, even though less than six months ago I had to cut a heat stroke victum out of his coverals. Got to love an office head quarters that has absolutly no idea what we do out there.

It's good to get a little time in the shop, seems like I've forgotten everything.
 
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