Special Heirloom Knife

[JonathanD]

You never write, you don't ring...you don't send flowers

<flounces off>

It's cos we put his knives in the mud, and streams n' stuff.

 

[British Red]

Mines all grufty, scratched and tarnished

Keep thinking of sending it back for a re-bore

 

[stuart m]

Well it's been a while but this one has just made it to the bench, I shaped the blank today, watch this space....

 

[British Red]

He's not allowed sharp things any more stu - he'll only go and have even more stitches - and those air ambulances don't come cheap!

 

[santaman2000]

Great looking knife! Any ideas for a sheath?

 

[EmmaD]

I didn't know about this one

 

[Retired Member southey]

Please could you convey these sentiments to Jon too, they are as follows:

 

[Andy2112]

I didn't know about this one

opps !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[stuart m]

I didn't know about this one

Oooops indeed!

Still, now you do this is what 6.5mm stock Bjorkman Twist Damasteel looks like when shaped to Jon's liking....

 

[JonathanD]

Nice one Stu. Need a new left testicle now.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Nice one Stu. Need a new left testicle now.

Yay, hahahahahaha looks good though!....... the knife! not your missing testy!

 

[Robbi]

it's not missing !! it joined the other one on the mantle piece !!

 

[stuart m]

And here tang tapered, the 6.5mm stock is reduced to 1.5mm at the butt....

 

[British Red]

Sweet - looking nice mate

 

[Scout]

That's going to be a lovely knife


Nathan

 

[JonathanD]

Certainly is... woohooooo.

 

[stuart m]

I am really looking forward to grinding this one, the 'severe' grinds and tapers that starting with an upwards of 6mm stock produce alongside the pattern of the Damasteel should look stunning, I can't wait for it to evolve....

 

[JonathanD]

I am really looking forward to grinding this one, the 'severe' grinds and tapers that starting with an upwards of 6mm stock produce alongside the pattern of the Damasteel should look stunning, I can't wait for it to evolve....

You can't!! I love these updates. I need to get working on that bolster design quick smart.

 

[stuart m]

You can't!! I love these updates. I need to get working on that bolster design quick smart.

No real rush mate, you have until tomorrow lunchtime :yikes:

 

[JonathanD]

No real rush mate, you have until tomorrow lunchtime :yikes:

It's half done. I have the Bristish Isles sorted, just need the adder.

Actually, if there are any folks out there that are geniuses in photoshop, I really need a B&W high res image of my avatar for the engravers to put on the bolsters. I want the tail part not sticking out so much and running more with the coastline so it will fit on a narrow bolster. If anyone could do that, I'd be most grateful and write a fine ballad about them and their splendidness.