What's happening in the David Mary Custom shop?

[David Mary]

And a really cool design specified by the customer (he changed his mind about handle material and I think this new direction looks fantastic):

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This gentleman was kind enough to commission another piece from me, again, according to his own design, which I have to say is quite nice.

 

[David Mary]

So let's see here. I have an AEB-L machete blank that I had Jarod cut and harden for me, which will not end up fulfilling its destiny. Instead, its handle has just the right shape to accommodate a gentleman's request for a bushcraft knife of a specified shape.



What to do with the rest of the big, tough piece of AEB-L, then? Hmmmm.... I'll have to think of something fun.... like



Naw, that doesn't look like fun at all, does it?


Oh, and I made this little guy in AEB-L:



The sharpie squiggle indicate where I need to remove a bit more material, as the grind is noticeably uneven, which sometimes happens when you grind bevels freehand by eye, like I do. It should be easy enough to fix, and I should have this one cleaned up and ready for the Maker's Market by tomorrow. The handle is blue and black Suretouch, which is quickly elevating itself in my short list of preferred user handle materials. It is tough, completely immune to the elements, grippy, and shock absorbent. It's an absolute win of a handle material, and easy to work with, too.

I also realized I hadn't made any kitchen cutlery in a little while, so here, along with the little guy, is something I started in 15N20 today:

Pretty close to zero ground, this one. I haven't decided how to handle it yet...

 

[TLA]

So let's see here. I have an AEB-L machete blank that I had Jarod cut and harden for me, which will not end up fulfilling its destiny. Instead, its handle has just the right shape to accommodate a gentleman's request for a bushcraft knife of a specified shape.

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What to do with the rest of the big, tough piece of AEB-L, then? Hmmmm.... I'll have to think of something fun.... like

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Naw, that doesn't look like fun at all, does it?


Oh, and I made this little guy in AEB-L:
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The sharpie squiggle indicate where I need to remove a bit more material, as the grind is noticeably uneven, which sometimes happens when you grind bevels freehand by eye, like I do. It should be easy enough to fix, and I should have this one cleaned up and ready for the Maker's Market by tomorrow. The handle is blue and black Suretouch, which is quickly elevating itself in my short list of preferred user handle materials. It is tough, completely immune to the elements, grippy, and shock absorbent. It's an absolute win of a handle material, and easy to work with, too.

I also realized I hadn't made any kitchen cutlery in a little while, so here, along with the little guy, is something I started in 15N20 today:View attachment 1592598

Pretty close to zero ground, this one. I haven't decided how to handle it yet...

David you can never go wrong with good old green micarta

 

[Crag the Brewer]

David you can never go wrong with good old green micarta

Sad about the machete, though......

 

[Hurrul]

So let's see here. I have an AEB-L machete blank that I had Jarod cut and harden for me, which will not end up fulfilling its destiny. Instead, its handle has just the right shape to accommodate a gentleman's request for a bushcraft knife of a specified shape.

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What to do with the rest of the big, tough piece of AEB-L, then? Hmmmm.... I'll have to think of something fun.... like

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Naw, that doesn't look like fun at all, does it?


Oh, and I made this little guy in AEB-L:
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The sharpie squiggle indicate where I need to remove a bit more material, as the grind is noticeably uneven, which sometimes happens when you grind bevels freehand by eye, like I do. It should be easy enough to fix, and I should have this one cleaned up and ready for the Maker's Market by tomorrow. The handle is blue and black Suretouch, which is quickly elevating itself in my short list of preferred user handle materials. It is tough, completely immune to the elements, grippy, and shock absorbent. It's an absolute win of a handle material, and easy to work with, too.

I also realized I hadn't made any kitchen cutlery in a little while, so here, along with the little guy, is something I started in 15N20 today:View attachment 1592598

Pretty close to zero ground, this one. I haven't decided how to handle it yet...

Little black and blue looks like a sweet daily companion blade.

But, that possible, big knife - that's a sleek, ready for something blade. I'm supposed to get back to you about that run of 3/16's AEB-L, but was having trouble deciding on what to commision....that pattern might the one. Guess I will stare at your image and ponder a bit more.

 

[David Mary]

More grinding and profiling today. Should be ready to get a handle on things tomorrow. I know I always say this, but I really want to keep the big one...

 

[Kerneldrop]

Talk about the ultimate-woodsman-trio right there.
Awesome job on those profiles.

The hole-skinner looks fantastic

 

[David Mary]

Now we have a little more progress, and also the handle material for a rehandle project I am doing on a gentleman's knife came in partway through the day today as well. So here is what we have at the moment (remember all is still WIP, hence still in the ugly stage):

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

big blue looks like fun.

 

[David Mary]

Thanks Timmy! The handle scales are hollowed out, and the stock is .118" with a thin full height grind that leads to a double distal taper. Probably going to name it blue lightning for how light and fast it is.

 

[T.J. H]

I love that blue handle!

 

[David Mary]

Thanks TJ! That is Suretouch as well, with white G10 liners.

 

[David Mary]

Guys, where on earth did I put that chef blank???

Good thing it wasn't for an order.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Now we have a little more progress, and also the handle material for a rehandle project I am doing on a gentleman's knife came in partway through the day today as well. So here is what we have at the moment (remember all is still WIP, hence still in the ugly stage):

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Please save a pattern made from the blue handled one!

 

[David Mary]

Certainly. And I am making at least one in .196" on the next order (already spoken for).

 

[David Mary]

Thanks be to God I found it! Why I put it with my Kydex I have no idea, but that was too much work to just lose.

 

[David Mary]

Almost forgot, here is that rehandle, fnished. Material is "Americana Dymalux".

 

[David Mary]

And the chef blank I thought I lost, which is now available for a good price in the kitchen cutlery section.

 

[Meridian]

Good looking and functional knives, keep up the good work.

 

[David Mary]

Thank you.