New knife build finally finished.

[Hugo]

Well almost finished this

Maihkel Eklund blade with walnut and some brass and home made spacers.
Two coats of walnut oil is all I have applied, going to finish with some beeswax when I get some and then a good polish.

Thanks for looking, original handle I made was in oak but not to my liking so went for the walnut.

 

[monkey boy]

very nice mate really good job you have done there 

 

[Kepis]

Thats gorgeous mate, looking forward to seeing that first hand

 

[Simon H]

You've done that justice Hugo, it looks good! Be interested to see it in the flesh at the next meet.

 

[Hugo]

Cheers guys, It actually looks better in the flesh so to speak, pictures do no do it justice.
I am fairly pleased with the results, only had one small snag.

 

[sasquatch]

Very nice! I prefer walnut to oak as well, looks great!

 

[Hugo]

Thanks sasquatch mate.
I have to say that whilst I was making the bolster slot there was a drill mark underneath, ie on the wood side, this should not have been a problem but I removed a bit too much brass whilst sanding and polishing so there is a small mark there, I will grow to love this mark in time, it is my mark. ha ha.

 

[HillBill]

Nice work Hugo, the fit and finish look really good.

 

[Hugo]

Cheers HillBill, coming from you I take that as a real compliment mate.
The walnut I foraged on a walk.
Question for you.
How do you get the nice polished look to your knives, I've had a go today with some home made polish and there is not enough sheen.

 

[HillBill]

I shape the handles on the belt, then go through the grits of wet n dry upto 1200. I then use wire wool prior to applying danish oil. 3 good coats of that, let them dry then i use a loose mop in my pillar drill with vonax compound. Job done. You can get the mop n vonax from Mick wardells Ebay shop, you'll have change from £20. I've had mine about 3 years, made loads of knives and i'm still on my first block of vonax, im on my second mop though. Its worth buying as they give you a lot for your money.

Cheers HillBill, coming from you I take that as a real compliment mate.
The walnut I foraged on a walk.
Question for you.
How do you get the nice polished look to your knives, I've had a go today with some home made polish and there is not enough sheen.

 

[Hugo]

Cheers for the info HillBill and thanks for the advice on peening the end sasquatch.

 

[sasquatch]

Glad it turned out for you. I use a similar method for polishing as HillBill, it works a treat.