And my 6th knife....

[Angst]

the blade was made for me by a friend in brass using just a hacksaw and file...lots of sentimental value to me....thought i'd try using wood like this for first time...as in having lots of pits and blemishes...i can see why stabilised wood has its good points....however of course it becomes a block of resin as opposed to natural wood so i guess its good either way...was worried about it breaking up whilst working on it as various cracks etc become apparent as work progressed but i've filled them all with glue mixed with the woods dust (thanks to perrari for his guidance!!)...the scales were given to me fre by a guy i recently bought loads from...i'm guessing theyre wych elm burr or similar...he didnt say and i forgot to ask....i dont really care, theyre nice so i'm happy. tips, advice and criticism wanted as always please...not quite finished, waiting for oils to arrive in post but as i was photographing the firesteels i thought i'd do this too...

 

[bushwacker bob]

Has it got a brass blade?
very nice workmanship, but brass may be a bit soft.

 

[Angst]

hi....ta bob....yup its not meant to be a user...just a very valued gift...it does however have quite a nice edge on it...papers no prob.

regards

a

 

[Dannytsg]

Very nice work there Angst. I like it a lot.

 

[sasquatch]

Lovely scales there. When are you going to have a go at making your own blade?

 

[HillBill]

Nice one.

What!! - no complaining about blisters? See, we're making a man of you Sonni.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Oooof! very nice indeed matey!

 

[ex-member Raikey]

hmmmmmmmm brass,......

might have a go me self ....

ant got time to play in the forge anymore and this seems like a nice way to upkeep the skills,

 

[Dreadhead]

awesome scales on that, solid work there mate very nice. just realised its brass, thats sweet!

 

[Perrari]

Nice work mate ! Thats definately one for the cabinet ! Whats next ? a gold blade ?

 

[Angst]

hi....many thanks for the compliments....richardw made the blade and of course i wanted to do his efforts justice but at the same time i didnt want to mess it up...was nervy about working with what couldve been treacherous bits of wood....was a big relief when i finally put the files down and knew it was at least all strong and together.

yup raikey really nice stuff to work with....richard tells me that its also possible to get brass in various hardenesses and that this is medium....i might get some of the harder stuff for future use (maybe hillbill or perrari could clue me up on the technicalities?....ps richard tells me he's out of gold p so maybe you could do one for me? lol!)

thanks again....spalted beech or african blackwood next i think....

a