Attempting to finish my first knife

[The Gamekeeper]

Hi Folks,
finally got round to registering & made my first knife today(pics to follow).

Started with some 01 ground flatstock, got 2 knives out of it (one still in process).

Forged & hardened.

Handled using elm.

Now here's the stumbling block - what do I seal it with? (the handle).

Also need to have an attempt at a sheath for it.

Actually made it for SWMBO for when she attends my hunting forays, the one I had earmarked for myself may actually change shape bit.

Thanks for looking & hopefully helping folks.

 

[SOAR]

You could use bees wax or linseed oil.

 

[mikehill]

Boiled linseed is good. Myself I just use Bri-wax. Leaves a lovely finish and is easy to re-apply with fine steel wool

 

[The Gamekeeper]

Some pics, hopefully the links work

http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/album_fullsize.html?c_photo=105166381
http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/album_fullsize.html?c_photo=105166388
http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/album_fullsize.html?c_photo=105166380

Opinions please on my first attempt & please, be gentle.

Not finished yet though, handle especially.

 

[mikehill]

When I click on the links it says I need to sign in or join Don't really want to do either

 

[The Gamekeeper]

Try this

http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/3214474

think I need to use another host

 

[mikehill]

For a first attempt that's fine mate Did you use a grinder or filing by hand ?
BTW photobucket works great for me

 

[The Gamekeeper]

Not much filing to do on the steel so used a progression of files.
On the handle I used file & paper, still going at it.

Dreading making the sheath!!

 

[mikehill]

Dreading making the sheath!!

Ah, now that's something I don't do. I seem to have little enough time to make knives never mind sheaths Good luck with it

 

[commandocal]

Thats great mate very nice