An entirely new knife.............

[British Red]

Brilliant thanks stu!

Now I'm off for a nice walk and enjoy the sunshine. Don't feel that means you have to though - if you want to sweat away grinding bevels, feel free

Red

 

[stuart m]

Now I'm off for a nice walk and enjoy the sunshine. Don't feel that means you have to though - if you want to sweat away grinding bevels...

Well.... I suppose if you insist....

 

[British Red]

Well.... I suppose if you insist....

Ummm

That looks a little sharp

Just as it should be - awesome job big fellah! Starting to look like a knife now :You_Rock_ :You_Rock_

Red

 

[Tadpole]

I think you need a bigger wheel there stu!

wheel envy

Ummm

That looks a little sharp


Red

if it's not sharp its not a knife
that is a smart looking blade, there is nothing I'd change were it mine, except to have it here with me
what are you going to use for handles?

 

[stuart m]

That looks a little sharp

Just a little

 

[stuart m]

what are you going to use for handles?

All in good time

 

[British Red]

Aaah the handles - well theres a bit of a surprise in store there....some presentation grade wood is involved.....and something else...and another craftsman......

Got to keep some surprises in to keep you looking in!

Red

 

[British Red]

Psych!

 

[Draven]

deary me, that's a thing of beauty if ever I saw one!

 

[Shinken]

It's amazing how the addition of a bevel can completely change the look!

It looks great!

 

[stuart m]

It's amazing how the addition of a bevel can completely change the look!

It looks great!

I often think the same myself mate... It is about now in the build when every stage seems to have a huge effect...

 

[British Red]

So wahts next stu..scales and the rest of the handle?

 

[stuart m]

So wahts next stu..scales and the rest of the handle?

I don't think I'm giving anything away by saying the bolsters are next... I suppose it can be clearly seen that the blade is drilled for bolsters

Tomorrow could see those fitted

 

[British Red]

You do know I'm at the "hopping on one leg" stage now?

I know the final two "elements" will take time, but as you say, its really starting to take shape now!

Red

 

[Snufkin]

Looking good.

 

[British Red]

I don't think I'm giving anything away by saying the bolsters are next... I suppose it can be clearly seen that the blade is drilled for bolsters

Tomorrow could see those fitted

Bet you got too busy with those yummy little Bushcrafters though

 

[stuart m]

Bet you got too busy with those yummy little Bushcrafters though

Not too busy mate, I had a small change of plan... I realised that I had a few blades/knives going to be laser engraved (the blade mark) today, I seized the opportunity and the blade for your new knife is amongst them

Fingers crossed it will be back tomorrow... I'll post a photo of the blade mark when it arrives back

 

[British Red]

No drama mate - I must admit I wouldn't blame you if you had been busy - I seriously like your new small Bushy - I wouldn't mind one of those in an ironwood handle could I but afford it..have a cunning plan for a sheath that would make an interesting alternative to neck carry (which I can't do although I see the attraction)

Red

 

[TheGreenMan]

Well.... I suppose if you insist....

Love the grind, Stuart (that's not to say I don't like anything else about it, by the way ).

Best regards,
Paul.

 

[stuart m]

Just back from laser engraving......