At long last i finished it "my knife" (lots of pics)
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Very nice. Wish I were that talented. 
I just bought a couple of knife blanks off of ebay. I don't have the know-how or the tools to make one from scratch. Not yet anyway. I have a Cedar tree in my back yard and was thinking of using some seasoned wood off of it for the handle. What do you think? Any suggestions?
I just bought a couple of knife blanks off of ebay. I don't have the know-how or the tools to make one from scratch. Not yet anyway. I have a Cedar tree in my back yard and was thinking of using some seasoned wood off of it for the handle. What do you think? Any suggestions?
Hi Spoony,
Great job
What wood did you use for the scales? Looks lovely - I really like that dark, rich colour!
Phil.
Great job
What wood did you use for the scales? Looks lovely - I really like that dark, rich colour!
Phil.
Well worth all that effort. You will notice a smug grin when you use it. :You_Rock_
just a minor point,but I would reduce the squareness of its butt as it may be more comfortable to use if it were rounder.
just a minor point,but I would reduce the squareness of its butt as it may be more comfortable to use if it were rounder.
its not as square as it looks, but i know what you mean, i did reduce it a bit, to the point where it feels nice in my hand,bushwacker bob said:
beowolf762 said:Great job :You_Rock_
I would like to know what kind of wood you used also
the wood is ZEBRANO
madrussian said:Very nice. Wish I were that talented.
if they are cut to shape all you new is a file and some time
woodmunky said:Very nice!
where did you get the blade material from? thinking of doing the same myself... although doubt my first attemp will look that good... lol
the blanks are my own, could put a knife kit together for sale if anyone would like to try, i have a couple of spare blanks,
Shambling Shaman
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
The making of blade is something that touches us in the deepest part of what makes us human.
Birth of a Blade
Before a weapon is
the soul of a warrior,
it is first
the heart of the craftsman.
Forged with the heat
of passion,
Cooled with
blood tainted sweat,
Shaped with a
vision of perfection,
as the master wields the hammer.
M'Ikiro 1-19-98
Birth of a Blade
Before a weapon is
the soul of a warrior,
it is first
the heart of the craftsman.
Forged with the heat
of passion,
Cooled with
blood tainted sweat,
Shaped with a
vision of perfection,
as the master wields the hammer.
M'Ikiro 1-19-98
