The Making Of...

[JK Knives]

Yes it is, it`s all rusty, but it only cost $0.50, so I`m slowly working on it to clean it up.

 

[jds1]

You always find the best deals on axe and hatchet heads. That one looks to be in great shape!

Jeff

 

[JK Knives]

Heat teated blanks.

 

[MyAGunn]

I've never seen photos of the process before. Pretty cool, John!

 

[JK Knives]

I've never seen photos of the process before. Pretty cool, John!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed reading of your visit to Bass Pro!

 

[MyAGunn]

I am enjoying it! I've always heard about the various steps involved in knife making, but seeing photos of the steel at various stages helps to put a face on the process. It'll really be interesting to compare the raw steel photos with the finished product!

Thanks for stopping by the blog! I appreciate it, John.

 

[JK Knives]

Thanks for stopping by the blog! I appreciate it, John.

I enjoyed reading there so much that I signed up for email alerts whenever something new is posted. :thumbup:

 

[ChapmanPreferred]

John,
Do you mind sharing what glue you use to attach liner to scale material?
Thanks,
Doug

 

[mqqn]

Thanks for posting this, Stomper -

I always enjoy seeing these threads.

best regards -

mqqn

 

[JK Knives]

John,
Do you mind sharing what glue you use to attach liner to scale material?
Thanks,
Doug

I use Gorilla Glue.

 

[Riverwarrior]

Heat teated blanks.

John,

That is a great family photo! How did you get them all to sit long enough for the picture? Tell that little one in the middle, that it better behave or it isn't going outside to play with the others..

 

[JK Knives]

I can`t get over how that Muscat fits my hand perfectly! Some day, very soon, in ironwood.....

 

[Riverwarrior]

I can`t get over how that Muscat fits my hand perfectly! Some day, very soon, in ironwood.....

Thanks John. That is the best compliment ever!!

 

[Riverwarrior]

I enjoyed reading there so much that I signed up for email alerts whenever something new is posted. :thumbup:

John, I beg you....I repeat, beg you not to read the article about "How to Not Hunt Bears"..............'Nuff said.

 

[kyturkey]

I enjoyed reading there so much that I signed up for email alerts whenever something new is posted. :thumbup:

Got a link? Sounds like it might have some interesting reading.

 

[JK Knives]

Got a link? Sounds like it might have some interesting reading.

It`s MyAGunn`s blog. Some good reading there. If he does not see this and post a link, I will later.

 

[JK Knives]

Blade all ground, ready for handles.

Cutting out the handles.

The components ready for gluing.

Gluing together. I`ll be shaping the handles tomorrow!

 

[JK Knives]

Muscat cleaned up with components. (black canvas, black liners, 1/8" ss pins)

Gluing together.

 

[MyAGunn]

Man, those knives are looking good! Can't wait to see the Mountaineer, too!

This is worse than waiting for Christmas morning!

John and Riverwarrior were referring to my humble blog: www.heybjk.com

 

[Riverwarrior]

John,

This has been so much fun watching the step-by-step process of bringing a design to life. Thanks so much for taking the time to post pictures.:thumbup::thumbup: