My version of bushcraftknives

[Whittler Kev]

Any old file that dosen't want to do its job anymore (wombling free)

 

[seved]

I dont understand the word wombling. How do you mean.

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[m.durston]

its a reference to the hugely popular kids tv show from the 70's 'the wombles'.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wombles
basically little furry guys running around wimbledon common, recycling random crap that they find into stuff they can use.

 

[seved]

LOL thank you then i know. We didnt have those little guys here in sweden. What i can remember.

Yes i have some old files. Maybe i should make some knives of them.

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[Whittler Kev]

Underground, overground, wombling free
The Wombles of Wimbledon Common are we
Making good use of the things that we find
Things that the everyday folk leave behind

I know I'm sad but DILLIGAF

 

[seved]

Maybe i fit in. LOL i have made a Bowie from a horserasp and more it will be.

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[seved]

I shaped my first Bushqueen today.
Its 29,5 mm wide and 230 mm long. Its made of 3 mm O1

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[seved]

I finished the blade today. Its made of 2140(O1)

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[jdlenton]

looking good that

 

[Chris the Cat]

Looking good!
Have you sorted your makers mark out yet Seved?
My best.
Chris.

 

[seved]

Thanks guys. . Yes i have sorted it out. I will order a personolizer from knife and guns. I will order it this or next week i think.

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[seved]

I glued the handle today.

Tangholedrilling.

Driling for the nuts.

Cut the scales.

Drying.

 

[JonathanD]

That's coming along nicely.

 

[seved]

Thanks . Yes i think it will be pretty nice. Its realy nice wood.

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[seved]

I almost finished it today. Just some more oiling and polishing. I will test a new oil on this one thats is a hardening.

Grindining the screws and nuts.

Profiling the grip.

Thining the front.

Finished front.

Profiling the handle. and back

Finished sanding 60 to 220 grit.

Stained.

Oiled ones.

 

[seved]

The edge pic looks like its not centered but i dont stand above the knife thats why.

 

[Retired Member southey]

I love the lines of that knife seved, really tastey!

 

[seved]

Thanks Southey . Yes i like it very much.

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[seved]

Here is a pic with the sheat.

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[Retired Member southey]

A very suitable jacket, great pattern on the leather.