Thumb ramps galore!

[Daniel Koster]

More progress on the bushcraft knives today. Thank goodness for quality checkering files. :thumbup:


First, the spines are ground perpendicular. (waterjet cutting leaves a slight taper - you can see that the spines have a curved line on them...where the perpendicular part ends and the as-cut taper begins)

Next step is to take them to 400 grit to remove scratches (can't do this after the thumbramp has been put on). Then I spray the spine with Dykem marking fluid and scratch out where I want the thumbramp to start and finish.

Then it's cut, cut, cut....long, slow, laborious work. But simple! :thumbup:

Thanks for looking!

Dan

 

[SpookyPistolero]

You're like some sort of crazy, knife-making, machine-like madman! I'll send more NOS...

 

[Snow]

I love seeing them come together. It's almost as good as when you finally get it in the mail.

 

[Tohatchi NM]

This may be a dumb question, but....

Could you bolt together a stack of blades and cut the thumb ramp with a mill or band saw? Maybe start the grooves this way and clean up with the file?

I'm not a machinist, but I play one on TV.

 

[Myakka]

Cool Dan, Thanks for the updates. :thumbup:

 

[mikeymoto]

"Thanks for looking!"

No, thanks for sharing!!! :thumbup:

 

[SpookyPistolero]

Just a quick question, how aggressive are the ramps? 'Soft' enough for extended use?

 

[Darbyfett]

I have a love/hate relationship with these update threads. But Im not complaining!

 

[BruceWayne]

Thanks for the updates on this. It is very cool to see the progress...

 

[Keith_H]

Sorry, how do you cut the thumb ramps?

Looking good!

 

[Daniel Koster]

with a checkering file - definitely wears it out.

 

[Keith_H]

with a checkering file - definitely wears it out.

Thanks, i learn something new everyday.

 

[VoxHog]

Thanks for the updates. You should offer some "skeleton" versions of this (just leave off the scales) as a neck knife. :thumbup:

 

[Daniel Koster]

Actually, I am offering "blade blanks only" for $45. :thumbup:

 

[chugokujin]

Dan,

Nice work. Blade blanks are great at that price, just as the knives themselves. Uh, is there gonna be a new list for those? If so, I'm definitely in for two.

Happy Thanksgiving all.

 

[Keith_H]

Actually, I am offering "blade blanks only" for $45. :thumbup:

Heat treated?

 

[TedV]

Heat treated?

Good question, I would gladly add a heat-treated, cleaned-up and sharpened blade to my current order. Preferrably with a set of pins and tubes. Any chance of that happening?

 

[CShepherd]

Jumping on this thread as I would also be interested in a blank, if they're heat treated.

Thanks,

Charlie

 

[Daniel Koster]

dang....I knew making this public would only add more orders....:foot:





It must be the Holiday spirit....Bring it on!! :thumbup:





Just add your name to the list, place an order with the Order Tracker and wait....



Here's what you'll get:

Blade will be fully heat-treated, ground and sharp!
Edges of the tang will be rough - since you'll have to grind it to put your own handle on it. If you want the tang edges finished out (ready to wrap it in paracord) add $5. :thumbup:


I'll post this info to the pre-order thread....one stipulation - I can't "swap" your current out for a blank blade. If you would like one, I'll gladly add one to the list. I think it will be best this way - for simplicity and for my sanity!


Thanks!

Dan



p.s. Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[ShadowchaserUFP]

Dan can I change my order to reflect the bare blade (heat treated and razor sharp) with the tang ready for paracord? I would rather have my blade in this configuration than what I have ordered previously. Do I have to change it on the order tracker as well? Also, if this is an option, how about a kydex sheath for a neck or back carry (horizontal small of the back)? Let me know.

Jack