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Funny you should mention... your blade just came back from heat-treat yesterday! It Rockwell tested right at 58-59 Rc, for a good balance of toughness and wear-resistance. It's a bit hard to see in this pic but all the bevels are set, as well as the serrations on the top portion.
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The discoloration you see on the blade is not rust, it's just normal oxide colors from the tempering. It sands off easily. All the really difficult work is complete, now it's time to find a local media-blaster and get to work on the removable handle scales and the sheath we discussed.
 
James, I use a Dremel with a 1 1/4" cut- off wheel. Make short cuts and start a new cut at every corner. Then grind to the final shape. I suspect you will find it quite a bit faster. I have one knife that needs serrations like the ones you are doing - will be interested to see how you do them. They look like the Spyderco pattern, which every one copies. Keep going - can't wait to see the finished product.
Tim
 
I'm impressed! Really good job so far! Starting to look like it's been worth the wait. ;)
You are a really really good knifemaker mr. Terrio!

A want this knife in my hand soo bad I can Hardly sleep at night! :)
 
Having moved recently, I need to source a new local guy to do the bead-blasted finish. In the meantime, I'll be building the removable scales and starting work on the sheath. Thanks for your interest!
 
Sound good Mr. terrio ! ...

Ive always liked the shape Of a wsk
Id like to try it out when i got a lot
More experience under My belt !

Frank
 
Did you ever find someone local to do
The bead blast ? Or are you going to
Have to send it out ? And How are the
The handle slabs turning out ? Any pics
? Thanks in advance

Frank
 
I know, this is getting just silly. My sincere apologies. I'm hoping to have the thing sent out for blasting with some others next week, if this guy doesn't back out. The scales are basically done, though.
 
I'm still waiting for it...but my hopes for having it ready and in use this season is slowly fading away...
I actually had to buy a new knife, a brusletto villmann spesial (very good knife btw), while I'm waiting for this knife to get finished.
 
pirajja said:
I'm still waiting for it...but my hopes for having it ready and in use this season is slowly fading away...
I actually had to buy a new knife, a brusletto villmann spesial (very good knife btw), while I'm waiting for this knife to get finished.
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My hat is off to you, sir. Patient clients like yourself, give good makers like James a much needed break from deadlines. I feel you end up with a better product in the end.
 
Rick Marchand said:
My hat is off to you, sir. Patient clients like yourself, give good makers like James a much needed break from deadlines. I feel you end up with a better product in the end.
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My thougths exactly. I'm really hoping that the fact that James have had absolutely no time pressure on making this knife will give him the extra time needed to make me the best knife that he possibly can. But I must admit that there has been a few times during this production that I have been thinking that I may actually never see this knife finished. :)
 
Hang in there, the hard work is all done now :) I'm getting married this weekend , then next week she's off for bead-blasting and I can get the sheath built.
 
I personaly think it is weird too, but what ever floats your guyses boats. Lol
 
At long last this project is complete. I'm not going to describe how I cut the inlays in the handle, because frankly I did it in a not-terribly-safe manner. Suffice to say, it should be done with a mill. The bead-blasting came out nicely and the whole thing actually fits together... whew!
 

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chad2 said:
It looks freakin awesome!
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Thanks for your encouragement! Despite the moderate length and weight, it balances just forward of the handle and feels very aggressive in hand. This a serious, heavy-duty knife. The final verdict will come from the client... he has been astoundingly patient, and I sincerely hope he'll be pleased. Only he can say if I've been successful.

This has been one of the most difficult and challenging projects I've ever undertaken. I've learned a great deal about all aspects of designing, building and finishing a truly custom knife. The client has my undying gratitude for this endeavor. :thumbup:
 
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