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[Gossman Knives]

Forum member Steven65 asked me to post a WIP for his Mini Tusker. This one has a modified handle shape blending the MT and Polaris handle profiles. This is the first pic showing the profiled blade.
Scott

 

[cddogfan1]

Looking forward to watching this progress. I have both a polaris and a mini tusker and have thought about this combo a lot actually.

 

[Gossman Knives]

Here's the blade ground and ready for heat treat. Still have to stamp my mark.
Scott

 

[Fallbrook Forge]

That looks great! What are the dimensions?

 

[pap11y]

I'm in. Thanks for sharing the pics. I love these threads

 

[Gossman Knives]

That looks great! What are the dimensions?

9" overall with a 4 1/2" blade, 4 1/4" cutting edge. 1/8" thick by 1 1/8" wide CPM S90V steel.
Scott

 

[cddogfan1]

9" overall with a 4 1/2" blade, 4 1/4" cutting edge. 1/8" thick by 1 1/8" wide CPM S90V steel.
Scott

Like the specs. Scott could this be made out of CPM-154 and 1.25" wide.

 

[Gossman Knives]

Like the specs. Scott could this be made out of CPM-154 and 1.25" wide.

Sure can.
Scott

 

[Steven65]

Here's the blade ground and ready for heat treat. Still have to stamp my mark.
Scott

Wow Scott it looks AWESOME!! I am so looking forward to seeing it progress.

Thanks so much for the WIP...............

Steven

 

[Gossman Knives]

Been waiting on my new makers mark stamp. Got the G-10 ordered and will be HTing Thurs. Shooting for next week for completion.
Scott

 

[Steven65]

Been waiting on my new makers mark stamp. Got the G-10 ordered and will be HTing Thurs. Shooting for next week for completion.
Scott

Brilliant mate! Thanks so much..........

Steven

 

[marthinus]

Looks good!

 

[cddogfan1]

Been waiting on my new makers mark stamp. Got the G-10 ordered and will be HTing Thurs. Shooting for next week for completion.
Scott

You changing things up or was it just time for a new one.

 

[Gossman Knives]

Same Gossman mark, just needed a new one.
Scott

 

[Buffalohump]

Great stuff, Scott. Just curious - approx what hardness do you push the S90V blades to?

 

[Gossman Knives]

Right at about 58/60 rc with the tempering I do.
Scott

 

[Buffalohump]

Excellent, thanks Scott!

 

[Gossman Knives]

I've got the handle work started. Post up pics tomorrow.
Scott

 

[Gossman Knives]

Here's the scales attached ready to finish.
Scott

 

[Gossman Knives]

Here it is.
Scott