An entirely new knife.............
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Watching that nickel silver get fitted and formed is so exciting stu!
Tomorrow will be even better as it really takes shape
Awesome work fellah!
Red
Tomorrow will be even better as it really takes shape
Awesome work fellah!
Red
Stu - ~I presume the holes in the bolster are countersunk? Is it just the pins holding them on or is any glue involved as well?
Hi Stew, no glue mate.... Just te rivettingStew said:
The holes in the bolster are countersunk yes... But the wire also expends through it's entire length which makes the whole fixing very, very secure...
To get these bolsters off you will need to drill or shear the wire... You couldn't pry them off... To get this apart mate you would have to destroy it
Now comes the slightly nervous time for me................. Let's get some shape into it
Well it's been a busy day in the workshop.....
First job this morning for me was to get the wood shaped to the tang.....
As you can see I left the wood quite thick so step two was to start the shaping.....
Now from hereonin there is not that much that I can actually show you... It is just a case of working through the grits, it doesn't change appearance, at all, until you finish it....
So here you go.... The British Red designed, Precision Field Knife....
I am could not be any happier with the finished article... Size, weight and fit all feel superb in the hand...
It is always a worrying time when you start the hafting and finishing process as this is the time that any shortcomings in the fit of the handle (wood to steel, nickel to steel etc) will become apparent.... The overall fit of this knife can only be described as perfect!
Next stage is the leather.........
First job this morning for me was to get the wood shaped to the tang.....
As you can see I left the wood quite thick so step two was to start the shaping.....
Now from hereonin there is not that much that I can actually show you... It is just a case of working through the grits, it doesn't change appearance, at all, until you finish it....
So here you go.... The British Red designed, Precision Field Knife....
I am could not be any happier with the finished article... Size, weight and fit all feel superb in the hand...
It is always a worrying time when you start the hafting and finishing process as this is the time that any shortcomings in the fit of the handle (wood to steel, nickel to steel etc) will become apparent.... The overall fit of this knife can only be described as perfect!
Next stage is the leather.........
Jon Pickett said:
Always great to see something a little different and executed so well, not that you were ever in doubt Stu
Well done chaps
WOW - what a beautiful knife!!!!!
Can't wait to see the leather that is gonna set this off.
14.5 out of 10 you two :You_Rock_
Phil.
Can't wait to see the leather that is gonna set this off.
14.5 out of 10 you two
:You_Rock_ Phil.
She's a beaut. Tis a work of art for sure. All I can say is :You_Rock_ :You_Rock_ :You_Rock_
Fantastic job Stu. It really is.
Fantastic job Stu. It really is.
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