What's going on in your shop? Show us whats going on, and talk a bit about your work!

[torqueguy]

The reason for the thickness is twofold. I countersink round magnets into the inside of the scabbard. If I thin the sides of the scabbard too much I run the risk of exposing the magnets from the outside. The second reason is I design these puukko’s to ride in my front pants pocket. If the scabbards are two thin, the knife tends to rotate in the pocket. The question that arises however is how practical are the magnets?? They really click and snick the blade in the scabbard and hold the puukko snugly.

Pine does not have tannins, it has resins. Oak is the tannin bearing wood that is often mentioned about not to use where it will contact steel. Mostly it just makes [the wood blacken and tarnishes the steel.

For the trivia folks, the word tannin comes from the latin word for oak bark. Oak bark was what was used to tan hides for millenia.

Torqueguy -
You need to thin those sheaths down much more. Properly made, the sides are no more than .10" thick. I often go to around .06" thick. The sheath should be only a tad larger than the blade. Nothing wrong with all wood puukko sheaths as compared to leather coated ones, but the leather is more tradition.

 

[allenkey]

Not sure if this qualifies for a shop, but it's all I have available right now. Cut up my burl, and now have 738+ blocks drying.

Wow, that is crazy looking!

 

[scott kozub]

A pair of nikiris I made for my wife and boss

 

[Hengelo_77]

There is a new law comming in Germany(where I live) giving city councils the right to appoint area's where knives over 2 11/32" are not allowed.
You can fight the law, break the law or work around the law and make small knives.

 

[Justin Schmidt]

This is the one aspect of knife making I have yet to figure out. Making folders. I've messed up close to 50 if not more. And have yet to fully finish one that I'm actually satisfied with. Had to take a break for a few months but started getting the itch again. Maybe I can actually finish one lol

 

[torqueguy]

Beautiful blade and sorry for the changes in laws. I go to Hamburg 3-4 times a year and this is good for me to know

I really like the filework on your wharncliff? Nice design

There is a new law comming in Germany(where I live) giving city councils the right to appoint area's where knives over 2 11/32" are not allowed.
You can fight the law, break the law or work around the law and make small knives.

 

[Hengelo_77]

Beautiful blade and sorry for the changes in laws. I go to Hamburg 3-4 times a year and this is good for me to know

I really like the filework on your wharncliff? Nice design

The law hasn't passed yet so you can still carry fixed blades up to 12cm. But I like to be prepared.

 

[DanF]

Shop is going through another "facelift", but was able to squeeze this one out on the HF 1x30 wonder grinder




15N20, OAL 7-3/4", blade 3-5/8", African Blackwood bolsters, g10 pins, spalted tamarin with red liners. RC 62-63.

 

[DanF]

Sometimes it pays dividends to visit old acquaintances.

If my math is near right, I will be sending 40-45 handle/scales to k&g.

 

[Scaniaman]

Got my first blades back from heat treat. This is the second one I made, cleaned up to 400 grit. Scales in Jamaican blue Mahoe in the background.

This is the first and last time I send out for heat treat though.. Got one of these on the way

It is a 23" oven with 8.6 kW elements (400 V, three phase). The controller has two segments and 30 programs.

 

[torqueguy]

Long week at work, happy to be home.

 

[allenkey]

Working on finishing up two this weekend.

I don't know if anybody remembers but I made a fixed blade 'mushrooming' knife for a buddy way back in October with a design we worked out together. Well, he had bought me the materials and I'm alot better now, so, I decided to surprise him with another one - but - better grinding, better jimping, and better finishing over all. 15N20. Forged the bend for the hawkbill blade then ground it.

And an experiment. My first 'hidden' Tang. A little utility knife that I hollow ground. The angle of the handle is so I can see where I am marking/cutting easily. Forged from like a half in chunk of automotive coil spring lol. Grind is a bit wavy but it was challenging to hollow grind for the first time on such a tiny blade. Singed hickory with a built up linseed oil finish - it has a great satin glow to it in person.

 

[Rose and Thistle Custom]

There is a new law comming in Germany(where I live) giving city councils the right to appoint area's where knives over 2 11/32" are not allowed.
You can fight the law, break the law or work around the law and make small knives.

I really love what you did on that little guy!

 

[Taqtaq]

Santoku wip. 440c with stabilized oak scales ground to a near zero edge. Need to finish hand sanding and heat treat.

 

[torqueguy]

The only can of Pastewax i’ve ever used in 40 years

 

[torqueguy]

Amboyna and Karelian burls

 

[Hengelo_77]

Torque, why no leather sheats?

 

[torqueguy]

Good question. I don’t know, I guess I enjoy wood more than leather?

Torque, why no leather sheats?

 

[AVigil]

Using a barrel lap to clean 3/16" hole and fit aluminum bronze bushing

New toy to help measure the bushing. Drop one of them and lose it thats $4.25 down the hole lol. This makes it a lot easier

Making mill reliefs and soldering bolsters on the liners

Grinding the front and bottom of bolsters, leave the top alone for now.

Grind the clip and rough grind main bevel after putting in the nail knick

Put it all together for a test fit

Little demo for bushing indicator

 

[Carterwhopkins]

This is a 210mm Petty made of W2 carbon steel. The handle is spalted Jatoba and the saya is Indian Ebony.