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  1. mark.177

    something for myself

    Hi, i havnt made many knives this year as been working elsewhere but started this little project for myself i wanted something forged but only had flat ground barstock to hand but it was forged with only the edges tidied up on the linisher made a little thors hammer pendant in between heat...
  2. mark.177

    not made many this year

    I havnt posted much here for a while but heres one of just a few iv made this year recently finished basic bushcraft knife in 3mm o1 with olive micarta scales
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    For Sale Bushcraft knife 3mm 01

    NOW SOLD. I have for sale one of my puukko style bushcrafters in 3mm o1 scandi ground 3.5" blade 8 1/4" overall full tang nice full oak handle held with brass and stainless loveless bolts, leather sheath asking £150 posted (UK) paypal welcome all fee's included iv been holding this knife for...
  4. mark.177

    commissioned bushcraft knife in progress

    customer commissioned bushcraft knife im working on with olive micarta, roughing out the scales and getting the balance just right before sanding to final finish. hopefully will have it finished later today
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    commissioned camp knife just finished

    I dont like or often take commissions but made an exception for this one 6 1/4" blade in 5mm 80crv2 with olive wood scales. the olive wood scales arnt book matched but the customer gave the ok. hope you like it
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    Seax WIP

    i was up on the moors with my partner yesterday and spied a lump of rusty metal lying on top of a stone wall. i dont know how long it had been there but took it home with me. turns out its a hardenable steel and from the shape likely a spring steel. i did a few tests on an off cut and which...
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    For Sale bushcraft knife olive wood

    NOW SOLD. Bushcraft "Jacoblore" knife in 4mm o1 tapered tang and olive wood scales with 4mm veg tanned leather sheath. scandi ground 25 degree inclusive bevel 110mm blade 230mm overall length brass and stainless loveless bolts with brass lanyard must be over 18 years of age! £180 includes UK...
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    Couple of bushcrafters almost done

    almost finished these two 3.5" bladed bushcrafters in 3mm o1, just waiting for the sheaths to dry out after wet forming so can wax them. ones in oak and the other im not sure but has beautiful striping!
  9. mark.177

    First one of 2019

    Not quite finished as sheath needs wet forming/finishing and havnt posted for a while as been busy working on commissions First one of 2019! thought id try something different for the handle, green jute micarta over yellow g10 liners on a tapered tang for balance, scandi grind.
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    For Sale Bushcrafter in 4mm o1 stab box elder

    Now sold, thanks 230mm over all length with 110mm blade section tapered tang for perfect balance on the index finger blade made from 4mm o1 with a 25 degree inclusive bevel handle is stabilised box elder burl with black fibre liners complete with leather sheath paypal preferred all fee's...
  11. mark.177

    simple knife straightening jig

    may be of interest to the knife makers? for straightening warped blades out of the quench. my old jig was a little more awkward to use and took up a vice id prefered to have use for other things as well so knocked this up quick this morning for a new batch of blades. i used some rare earth...
  12. mark.177

    wip bushcraft knife

    I'v never made a woodlore clone before as never really liked the look of them but recently thought would give one a go in 3mm o1. have ordered some 4mm as well and will update as i go. the sheaths a bit of a prototype to see how it fits as may need to adjust the template a little?
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    Sold 4 1/4" Bush utility knife

    Bush utility knife with 4 1/4" blade, full flat grind and tapered tang 9" overall length steel is 5mm 80crv2 handle is aged ivory paper micarta with red fibre liners complete with leather sheath asking £175 posted (UK)
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    Anvil, finally found one!

    really interested in forging of late. iv gotten by with a hunk of rail track for a while now and it has served well but have wanted something heavier for a while and had my eye open for a 'proper' anvil for ages and seems they're not easy to come by in good condition, perseverance has paid off...
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    Sold blade blanks for sale

    All now SOLD i have a few unfinished blade blanks for sale heat treated, beveled and rough finished the hidden tang blades have an un hardened tang end for peening. #'s 2 and 3 have a very slight warp #1 SOLD 7" blade in 4.2mm D2 (leuku scandi) £25 #2 SOLD 4" blade in 3mm 14c28n stainless (low...
  16. mark.177

    Penannular brooch's

    really getting into and enjoying this, especially now iv mounted the rail track anvil on something better than a wonky log and bag of sand! also managed to forge out a crude pair of tongs from a couple sets of old slip grips. trying my hand at a few simple projects for the practice, latest...
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    Sold hultafors ok4 mora kansbol

    Both now sold, thanks thinning out collection so have these available in lightly used (light use testing) but excellent condition bought only for evaluation. hultafors ok4 with ferro rod £12 posted (sk5 carbon steel) SOLD mora kansbol with standard sheath £17 posted 12c27 stainless steel)...
  18. mark.177

    forged garden shear blade

    been working on this forged from a left over handle off cut from an old pair of garden clippers, think its 1095? regardless takes a loverly edge. 4" blade free hand ground to a full convex grind
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    For Sale bushcrafter D2 scandi

    previously withdrawn from sale as wanted to improve the handle contours a little. has now been re shaped for better comfort. have had this for a while now and needs to sell so i can move forward. selling hugely discounted as need materials. 100mm blade from 3,2mm D2 with a 26 degree scandi...
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    For Sale fire steels

    i had a run of these to use up a few off cuts i had, not perfect but fully functional forged from 5mm o1 high carbon steel and hardened. approx 3" length but vary slightly. i dont have any spare flint so price is for the fire steel striker only. all tested and throwing good sparks so some marks...