My First Knife and Sheath

[shep]

I went on the Bison Bushcraft woodcraftsman course last month. I'd always camped with a folder, but they said I needed a 'proper' knife, so based on what I read here and over on BB, I made my own and then made a sheath. I'm well chuffed with it and number 2 is on the way. This may prove addictive!
The blade steel and golden lacewood for the handle were bought from English Rose. I got someone from BB to do the HT for me by post. I ground the bevels by hand with a file then a series of whetstones.
Here it is.

 

[Dougster]

Nice work, and as for MAY get addictive, it's already too late for you now.

 

[mikehill]

Great job mate. The liners look quite thick, where did you get them from and how thick are they ? All my VF is 0.8mm I think.
Mike.

 

[dwardo]

Nice work, and as for MAY get addictive, it's already too late for you now.

Yup lovely work but as Dougster said its all downhill from here it will never let you go lol

 

[shep]

Great job mate. The liners look quite thick, where did you get them from and how thick are they ? All my VF is 0.8mm I think.
Mike.

It's off ebay, like the other parts and I think it's about 1mm. You may be seeing a bit of glue adding thickness

 

[markheolddu]

Well done Shep, Wish my first knife was as good, great work.

Mark

 

[SOAR]

Well done there fella a truly nice knife and sheath.

 

[mikehill]

It's off ebay, like the other parts and I think it's about 1mm. You may be seeing a bit of glue adding thickness

No problem with it mate, it looks great
Mike.

 

[KAE1]

I've said it before but I am amazed by the talent on this site. Fantastic craftsmanship

 

[beowolf762]

Well done!! You have a winner there.

 

[rapidboy]

Great job, good health to use it.

 

[British Red]

Nothing at all wrong with that - super looking knife - well done!

Red

 

[AndyW]

Great work there mate, I must get on with mine soon!

 

[shep]

Thanks everyone. It has to be said that without this site, Rapid Boys and British Red's tutorials (and a bit of BB) I wouldn't have known where to start.
:You_Rock_

 

[brancho]

Thats a very good job for your first second or third well done