Tusk In Process

blgoode

blgoode

Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
Joined
Oct 3, 2003
Messages
7,277
Well, here is Steels job hitting the middle point............
Hope its what you hoped for ;D
D2 @ 61 RC
3_needlogo.jpg


whiteliner.jpg


big.jpg

small.jpg
 
Wow!!! That is a viscous looking blade... and the small ones aren't too bad either. Can't wait to see the finished product. :thumbup:
 
You know, I really like the shapes going on there. The blades have graceful lines and useful shapes (not always a given).

I really, really like the interaction between the handle lines and ricasso area/plungeline. This is excellent interaction of form. Top notch shape all around!:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

One question, is the larger knife's clip over-ground or is that an intended effect?:confused:
 
the false edge on this one is meant to thin the tip down to give sortof a double edged tip once the true edge is put on.

Anyway, this imperfection will actually aid in its sticking power so I am not worried about it being lower than some we normally see. This is going to be a knife used in gunless boar hunting so it better stick :)

Actually, the owner wanted a double edged knife so I bet he adds that himself in the future. He has 3 of my knives and manages to change them somehow anyways:D

The false edge did go lower than I wanted but I just do the best I can.
 
That top one looks like a Nasty cutter. I am sure they will look good when they are all finished, anxious to see them.
 
blgoode said:
The false edge did go lower than I wanted but I just do the best I can.
Click to expand...

You can "fix this easily enough by dropping the point a tiny bit. You'll have to refine the angel of the clip near the tip a bit too, but it's a WHOLE lot easier approach than messing with the blade bevels.
Really, I think it's a great knife--well worth a little extra attention. The little ones are just great too!
 
droping the tip is a good idea. I still have to work on that when cleaning up the spine and handle :thumbup:
Thanks for the tip:thumbup: :thumbup: :D
 
I cant wait to see the finished knife.

I have used the dropped tip technique on several knives when I had the same thing happen. It works like a charm.
 
BTW, how are you marking your blades?

It looks like a nice, deep mark from the last photo.
 
just using stencils and an etcher I made following a tutorial on the net. POst on the makers forum. I am sure someone still has the link :)
Cost me about 60 bucks to make the etcher :)
 
Put that big one together with Screws..makes for a more tactical looking knife:D But I am bias to cap head screws..I hate glue
 
These are fun. The white linered one is the Companion to the larger TUSK thats in another thread

companions_liners.jpg

companionsprofiletusk.jpg




Both D2 with a 3 1/2" blade
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top