The official Challenge knife thread!Makers please confirm your entry

[Big Mike]

YO Rick, another savage knife my friend. :thumbup: :thumbup:





Big Mike

 

[TMHunt]

I just added some new photos of the sheath to my previous post.

Peter that whole package is STUNNING! WOW! All of you guys, just great stuff. I'm gonna have to step up my game. I'm working on another one.

 

[KFU]

Peter that whole package is STUNNING! WOW! All of you guys, just great stuff. I'm gonna have to step up my game. I'm working on another one.

Me too! I jacked mine up trying to thin out the edge with the handle on! I got it ground andglued today. Ill post up pics later this week.

 

[The Warrior]

Here's my finished knife and sheath.
I've done this blade several times, but decided to dress this one up a bit with a fire steel and wooden sheath, but all in a "refined rough" style. The Red Oak for the handle and sheath has incredible figuring and color, but I decided to char it just a bit for a different look. The chatoyance still comes through even with the distressed finish.

The sheath was a PITA!!. Although it came out just fine in the end, I will not do a moose antler welt ever again. The sheath alone turned into a 20 hour job.

Anyway, here's the particulars and a few photos:

Ole' Timer

Blade: Hand forged 1095(Aldo), flat ground with 800 grit finish. Very sharp and pointy!!
Handle: Lightly charred figured Red Oak, wire brushed to reveal the wood grain and sanded to 800 grit with a buffed Tung oil finish, ebonized Pear liners, Moose antler bolsters, peened brass pins, and hidden lanyard loop. The moose hide lanyard has a charred Red Oak bead and two moose antler beads(keeping a natural face on one end of each).
Sheath: Charred figured Red Oak, with moose antler welt and collar, peened brass pins. 6/7 oz veg tanned leather harness with high-ride belt loop carry, or pack carry option using the rear center strap. The leather has a buffed Mink Oil finish. The fire steel has a charred Red Oak and Moose antler handle with ebonized Pear spacer.

Thanks for looking. Please offer up your comments and constructive criticism.

-Peter

That's incredible craftsmanship. Wow.

 

[tackett13]

These are some amazing knives guys!
Here is my entry
Specs
1095 5/32
Ffg clay quenched
Stabilized york gum burl
Stainless tubes, carbon fiber pins
G10 liners
Blade 5 1/2", handle 5"
Sheath by baldingeagle ( I cannot make leather hands down, im relatively new and have never taken the time to learn! So it was either a duct tape sheath or this, glad i went with this!)
Dangler pouch sheath with gator inlay
Still have some more polishing, cleaning, sharpening etc

 

[Mudbug007]

Awe crap. How did I miss getting in on this one. I must have my head in a hole.

Don't feel bad, my steel arrived yesterday. Guess I have some work to do!

 

[Shaw Blades]

Me too! I jacked mine up trying to thin out the edge with the handle on! I got it ground andglued today. Ill post up pics later this week.

That sucks. I've been through 2 so far myself. I'm having problems letting go and telling myself its good enough to submit. Here is the one I'm hoping to finish this week and submit so far. The handle needs a little work.

 

[KFU]

That sucks. I've been through 2 so far myself. I'm having problems letting go and telling myself its good enough to submit. Here is the one I'm hoping to finish this week and submit so far. The handle needs a little work.

I think it looks good as is bro!

 

[J. Oeser]

I wish I could. Too much on my plate right now to squeeze one in. Maybe next time. Some great looking knives so far.

You have time bro, I hafe to start another tomorrow!

 

[shane wink]

Hey guys I am not going to have the time to get my entry done. With the fire dept, duck dynasty, orders and family obligation that were not foreseen when I entered I just dont have the time to get it done. I do apologize for having to withdraw and wish all the other entrees the best.

shane

 

[Murphnuge]

These are some amazing knives guys!
Here is my entry
Specs
1095 5/32
Ffg clay quenched
Stabilized york gum burl
Stainless tubes, carbon fiber pins
G10 liners
Blade 5 1/2", handle 5"
Sheath by baldingeagle ( I cannot make leather hands down, im relatively new and have never taken the time to learn! So it was either a duct tape sheath or this, glad i went with this!)
Dangler pouch sheath with gator inlay
Still have some more polishing, cleaning, sharpening etc

That is outstanding! I'm looking forward to getting my mitts on this, I'll wash my hands first.


On a related note Bruce sent his knife to me Tuesday for me to carry to Ethan's. It should arrive next week sometime.

 

[LG&M]

Great work all. I have never seen so many knives I want in one place.

 

[Battle Creek Knives]

okay, can you say slacker?? I HAVE to profile mine tomorrow, can't be to critical as time is of the essence as its a rough blank now........ lots to do............

beautiful work guys..

 

[TMHunt]

These are some amazing knives guys!
Here is my entry
Specs
1095 5/32
Ffg clay quenched
Stabilized york gum burl
Stainless tubes, carbon fiber pins
G10 liners
Blade 5 1/2", handle 5"
Sheath by baldingeagle ( I cannot make leather hands down, im relatively new and have never taken the time to learn! So it was either a duct tape sheath or this, glad i went with this!)
Dangler pouch sheath with gator inlay
Still have some more polishing, cleaning, sharpening etc

This knife is definately in my top 3 favorites thus far. Great knife Matt. the sheath is stunning as well, Doug does great work and a hell of a nice guy.

 

[tackett13]

This knife is definately in my top 3 favorites thus far. Great knife Matt. the sheath is stunning as well, Doug does great work and a hell of a nice guy.

Thank you sir that means a lot. I just feel honored to be in the same challenge as you fellas.

And murph no need for the hand washing, scars,mud and scratches let me know it worked!

 

[KFU]

Ok, so here is the one I think Im going to enter. I still have one more with the handle almost done that I will choose between the two.
Aldos 1095 steel, convex ground
Around 5" handle, 5 1/4 blade. 1 1/2" blade at the widest point
Killer Stabilized Spalted Avocado scales with brown G10 liners and OD green G10 pinstripe. Stainless tube. Ive been saving this wood for something special!
Antique blade finish
Sheath made by Joao of Bushgear leatherworks

 

[TMHunt]

Ok, so here is the one I think Im going to enter. I still have one more with the handle almost done that I will choose between the two.
Aldos 1095 steel, convex ground
Around 5" handle, 5 1/4 blade. 1 1/2" blade at the widest point
Killer Stabilized Spalted Avocado scales with brown G10 liners and OD green G10 pinstripe. Stainless tube. Ive been saving this wood for something special!
Antique blade finish
Sheath made by Joao of Bushgear leatherworks

Awesome blade Chris. That handle material is amazing. Never seen any wood that pretty.

 

[P. McKinley]

Wow Chris, that is a handsome piece of work there!

Avocado you say? Never seen any before.... would very much like to again.

-Peter

 

[Mistwalker]

Finally done... specs and pics...

1084 Steel
3/16" Thick
10 1/4" OA Length
5 3/8" Blade
4 7/8" Handle
1 1/2" at Widest
Copper Bolster/Guard
Leather backed, hemp wrap, epoxy soaked
Mild steel butt cap
Through tang, tapered, peened
Leather cord Turks head knot
Forged/Etched finish
Sheath is veg tanned cowhide , tooled, sewn and riveted by hand
Wax dipped.

Ya know, every time I see or hear your name... I still cuss you a little for selling out that Thursday...

Really nice work man! But see, I didn't develop a sour grapes complex

 

[daizee]

Chris, that's a sweet blade! Man, that Avocado is amazing.