Stick tang bushcraft knife WIP

[Niels]

Thanks guys. Just waiting for the glue to dry now.

 

[Two Socks]

Thanks for the links. Some good ideas there.

 

[Albus Culter]

And there's a really smart vice in this thread too. Technically this one is even better as it doesn't put any pressure on the blade edge:

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103709

I hope the inventors don't mind me linking to them.

Don't mind at all

All looking good so far. Darn shame on that first bolster splitting.

Really need to do one of these, it's stunning.

 

[Goatboy]

Looking good Niels, one thing I'd say about the bolster is that it's better to have failed at this stage rather than once the knife was assembled, shaped and in use. I think you may have cried or used some foul language if that had happened!

Looking forward to the finished article.

 

[hog]

This knife is going to look good.

 

[Niels]

I think you may have cried or used some foul language if that had happened!

No. Foul language is for the weak, and crying would have been exagerating. My reaction would have been more like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N493CQgQ_Hk



Close up of the bolster fit with Mark Hill propaganda still visible. (Just kidding, love the logo)



Squared off



And somewhat rounded off:



Some final work and then I can start sanding.

 

[British Red]

By gum that's coming on - going to be a lovely knife. Love the antler pommel

 

[Goatboy]

at the video. Wow the knife if going to be stunning Niels - it looks very nice already and you haven't even finished it. You have a real talent there my friend.

 

[fishfish]

omfg! awesome! love this.

 

[John Fenna]

Very nice looking!

 

[HHazeldean]

That's looking Awesome!! Really fantastic looking knife!

 

[Albus Culter]

As everyone else, fantastic. The yew is looking the part and the lines are wonderful. Looks like you got an amazing fit on the bolster.

 

[Niels]

Thanks gents. More to come soon hopefully.

 

[santaman2000]

Coming along very nicely indeed!

 

[HillBill]

Coming along nicely mate

 

[Niels]

Thanks dudes.

 

[Steve13]

Looking forward to seeing this one finished

 

[Turnip]

That's coming along a treat, looks fantastic mate!

 

[Dreadhead]

beautiful! i'm always so impressed (and incredibly jealous!) of your handiwork

 

[Niels]

beautiful! i'm always so impressed (and incredibly jealous!) of your handiwork

Thanks. Wait till you see me attempt the sheath, so you can have a good laugh