First stock removal blade

[Gumbob]

Hi,
Just thought I would show you guys my first attempt at a bushcraft style stock removal blade. It has been made from 3mm O1 tool steel and heat treaded by Lord Farquhar over on the british blades site. The grinds are not perfect but I'm pretty happy with them as they were done completely with hand tools.
I plan to handle it with a bit of masur birch and brass liners and pins.
Have a look and let me know what you think. All coments and criticism welcome.

Cheers...Gumbob

 

[baggins]

Nice one gumbob, can't wait to see the finished article. Looks like it could be a really good user.
Keep us posted on your progress

 

[Stew]

Looks good Gumbob! I migh be tempted to round the hook at the butt off a bit but I certainly like the look.

Can't wait to see the finished article!

 

[Geoffrey]

Great looking blade!

 

[beowolf762]

Looks Great!! Can't wait to see the finished knife!! :Wow:

 

[Gumbob]

Looks Great!! Can't wait to see the finished knife!! :Wow:

Here you go then

Cheers..Gumbob

 

[Pignut]

Nice!!!

love the brass liners!

 

[jdlenton]

very nice well done how many hours in it then?

James

 

[Lord Farquhar]

Nice finish love the liners

Top job.

 

[Lost_Patrol]

Very nice indeed I especially like the liners - never seen brass ones before.

 

[ggfh666]

I was a bit concerned about the butt of the knife. It seemed a long and sharp end.
But the end result looks very good.
Brass liners are a first I think.

 

[Gumbob]

Thanks for the kind words.

The brass liners help to push the balance back towards the butt slightly and lets the knife sit nicely in the hand. I'm pretty pleased with the finished article. I'm sure this wont be my last one though

jdlenton, Wasn't really watching the time mate but I reckon incuding making the blade and then the handle you would be looking at 10 to 12 hours. Thats not including the heat treating as Lord Farquhar kindly took care of that for me. :You_Rock_


Regards...Ian