Knife comp entry...Knife complete

[British Red]

No beers....

Might have to ram raid the londis

You really need some "Apple Pie" to go with that knife

 

[sargey]

Like I said over on NB, it's nice to see somebody making a knife that's not just another boring scandi! At last a WIP on a proper knife with proper geometry okenest:

Next time, radius the internal corners of the tang/blade juntion. The sharp corners generate stress risers that can cause the blade to snap at that point; which is why the cheap nasty imported blades have given stick tangs an unfair rep for not being as strong as a full tang

yup, absolutely. stress risers bad, very bad...

That bolster is inspired!!!

yup, absolutely, bolster good, very good!

cheers, and.

 

[HillBill]

Don't tempt me.... I only really drink Rum

Think there's a 24hr petrol station offy at Hecky.

 

[HillBill]

I was gonna do the handle a hex shape, but thought it might look odd where it meets the bolster. The cross section will follow the shape though

Looks about bob on. God to have a guard on an arkansas toothpick

If she comes up like she looks now, thats going to be one sweet knife

 

[British Red]

Don't tempt me.... I only really drink Rum

You just haven't spent enough time in the back country. We have some great drinks, They are "mostly fruit and herbs". Practically a health food

 

[Barn Owl]

Looking good

 

[HillBill]

Any recipies?

Thanks Tom

You just haven't spent enough time in the back country. We have some great drinks, They are "mostly fruit and herbs". Practically a health food

 

[British Red]

Any recipies?

Thanks Tom

We'll chat face to face at some point. I'll get "someone" who knows about such things to send you some samples. Don't spill any on the table though...it tends to bubble the varnish

 

[HillBill]

Ahh..my kind of drink Sounds good mate .

 

[HillBill]

Theres going be a delay finishing this as i tried to drill through the handle and tang with a cobalt bit and it just bounced off. Gutted lol, need to wait for a carbide bit to arrive.

 

[rlh2]

Gorgeous work. Can't wait to see it completed.

 

[TurboGirl]

You'll have deserved a bottle from each and every one of us lurking thread-stalkers by the time its complete! Gonna look a real treat, I'm glad you've decided to take your time even at the expense of entering in the competition, though Can't rush a good job!

 

[Corfe]

I second Robbi - keep posting!

 

[georann]

I think with the amount of dedication going in to the work (and the delays of keeping us updated) that he can perhaps have some slight leeway on the deadline

 

[HillBill]

Thanks guys.

Good news - the drill bit is here, so i'll be cracking on after lunch.

 

[HillBill]

Heres hoping....

It works..... thank god for that..

Pin in place... Now just need the epoxy to cure then we can get it shaped, oiled and polished.

 

[Dreadhead]

looking good there

 

[HillBill]

The handle is rough shaped now. Next step is a careful hand finish so as not to lose the definition.


first the flats were shaped to match the bolster, i did this free hand on the belt.

Then i bevelled the top corners and around the rear of the handle.

I was going to bevel the bottom of the handle too, but i couldn't get to it on the machines due to the guard...grrr. So i rounded it underneath instead, which makes the handle very comfortable.

This is how it looks now, ready for the next stage. The grain on this is lovely, it has a translucent effect when held in the light.

More to follow this evening.

 

[Rod Paradise]

Loving this!!!

 

[plastic-ninja]

This is looking really special Mark.
Thanks for sharing the process with us : can't wait to see it finished.
Cheers , Simon