WIP- Becker Bushcrafter, formerly a BK16

I love the BK-16, and I love the Bushlore. That is a great combo. Looks amazing. Good job, Spikehawk. :thumbup:
 
Update:
Here's the patina on the blade. I started by putting some sliced jalapenos on the blade. They came out a bot blotchy, almost like smiley faces. I think it's because I used picked jalapenos and not fresh sliced. I later put a mixture of Franks Hot Sauce and Guldens mustard on the blade in a splotchy pattern.

jalapeño patina by OptimanBene, on Flickr

I got my Olivewood and Black Palm scales! A little drilling, then had to take Mrs. Spikehawk to the movies. Luckily, on the way there was an Ace Hardware, so I got some SS hardware for my tweeners (16 and 15), and the King, and my 5.
Back at home after the movie, I bolted one set to the handle. and began happily sanding away! What could go wrong? Nothing! All is well with the world, got a modded Becker that's turning out fantastic, got some beautiful wood scales for this wonderful project....... "click" "click".....WTF???? Cheap assed Harbor Freight belt sander doesn't want to work anymore...... So I made sure it was unplugged, unsrcewed the back plate over the switch..and the contacts literally fell out. Oh well, it was a 30 dollar sander, and I sure did get my 30 dollars out of over the last few years.
Anyway, here's my progress, that I am stuck at now.

scales start by OptimanBene, on Flickr

Mrs. Spikehawk is very understanding about me needing a new belt sander. She told her friend who was over (before the dreaded click of death) that I spend a lot of time in the garage, and it keeps me out of trouble. (I got a great wife)
 
Here's a progress update: I got a new belt sander. Finsihed drilling the holes, and found an old Craftsman screwdriver that I sharpened up into a chisel. Honed the edge, and began the laborious task of cutting out the hexagon for the hex nuts. Took me a while, kept having to drill a bit further and cut out the hexagon a little more. Finally got them where I wanted them. Only problem, the hex holes are on the wrong side. (Sorry, Ethan!) I finished the scales today, sanded them down with 320 grit paper and they are baby smooth. I couldn't resist taking a few pix and posting them. The scales are a bit thicker than the stock grivory/zytel handles. I am very pleased so far with my knife. The scales are still unfinished here, I am currently coating them with BLO. Next up- leather sheath. I may use a Condor sheath, if it fits in. I will also need to add a loop for a 1/2" firesteel. I don't have any leftover Olivewood, so I may have to order a block from somewhere to make a matching firesteel handle..... Anyway, after the sheath s complete, I will convex the edge and get my baby hair splitting sharp.

Bushcraft er becker by OptimanBene, on Flickr

Bushcraft Becker 2 by OptimanBene, on Flickr

in hand by OptimanBene, on Flickr

bush becker by OptimanBene, on Flickr

Sorry I didn't get any shots showing the handle contour. After the scales are done, I will post more angle shots.
 
Jeez those are really great looking grips. Like how you switched sides with the hex bolts. I always hated how they face out when I carry a sheath on the right side as well. Fun to see this project come togeather. Great work all around. Can't wait to see the sheath you come up with for it....
 
The switched side for the bolts...were...um.... a mistake..... If I can't rig something up for a bushcraft type sheath, I will have to have a custom made. We'll see what I can rig up.
 
HAHAH LMAO So funny !



bigghoss said:
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whoa! that looks awesome! how the heck did i just now find this thread?

Great work spike, this is one slick WIP :thumbup:
 
Only going to convex the edge. I don't think there's enough steel to scandi grind the blade. This is a production 16, with a full flat grind. The first production runs had the saber grind. I personally like the FFG.
 
Fantastically executed man.
I Personally prefer the Saber 16, and I like the blade shape of the 16 as is, but you did such a nice job of this that I love it anyway ..lol.
Very well done, the handles look amazing too.
 
You've done a really, really good job, but I don't understand the purpose in dropping the point so far like that. What does that do or improve in terms of use, especially for "bushcraft" type tasks?

(Genuinely curious and not being a smartarse)
 
Purely aesthetics. I love the look of the British Woodlore type blades. I change something on just about anything very knife I have. It's the user, not the tool that puts the craft in bushcraft. Basically, I'm a gear and knife junkie.
 
Not tryin to hijack this but could you use a
Cutoffwheel to do this? Cut, cool, cut, cool kinda thing?
 
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