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Spalted birch and I had good expectations of that handle block. Bummer!
Ah well, olive wood is beautifull as well.
I keep it in the livingroom for a few days, pick it up several times a day and mark any hot spots I can feel. Only when there are no more pressure points I'll finish it and make it a big, round butt.


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Hengelo_77 said:
Spalted birch and I had good expectations of that handle block. Bummer!
Ah well, olive wood is beautifull as well.
I keep it in the livingroom for a few days, pick it up several times a day and mark any hot spots I can feel. Only when there are no more pressure points I'll finish it and make it a big, round butt.


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I think spalted woods are overrated and that you're olive wood is the better choice regardless :) What wood is the top one? The finish is amazing, beautiful lines and beautiful work as always!

Finished some prototype sheaths:


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Finished this yanagiba up awhile back (for me!)

Steel: 1095 62 rc
Hollow (left) and Flat (right) grind - right handed knife
Stainless bolsters
Alternating black and stainless accents
Stabilized/Dyed Wooly Mammoth molar
20 coats of Tru-oil/ArmorAll
15.25" OAL
10" Blade

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This is one of those blades that where just laying around because something didn't work out.
Today this one went from a bad flat grind to this hollow grind. I think it looks good and I'm actualy looking forewards to finish this one.

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Nice fat tang on that one. You really have an eye for lines. I'm curious, what's the general size on these little puukko's that you make?
 
I went to Dave Lisch's custom knife show near Yelm, WA over the weekend and it was incredible!

So many outstanding knives, beautiful venue, well attended, people bought a lot of knives and just an inspiring vibe- so much love and camaraderie. It really reminded me a lot of the show in Seattle around 10 years ago.

Sounds like they'll be doing it again next year- I can't wait!

This is just before the exhibitors started to arrive, and that's Andrea Lisch up front. Real nice venue!
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There was an amazing family vibe, too. This is Will Stelter and micro Maumasi
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My 'campsite', with one of Dave's trikes which actually rides really well
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I left the show with a billet of Salem Straub's rando damascus. I think it'll turn into a handful of folding knives some time down the road
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I'm sorry I didn't take more pictures, but if you're on Instagram there's much to be seen.
 
Oh Man!!! I love those trikes. I have a bunch of old large square and round WI that may have a new life. Either a bike or a trike.
 
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