Before and After ???
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Before and After ???
The BEFORE .... A piece of Bronze that came from a WWII Victory Ship that was scrapped in Vancouver WA., where it was built.
A piece of a very old Buzz Saw blade that I have had in my scrap box since the mid 70's.
The AFTER .... Elk and Moose antler pieces,some leather, a lot of time, and some sandpaper later, here it is.
I seldom make a knife out of mystery metal but I sent some blades in for heat treat just before Christmas and knew there would be a long wait due to the Holidays. I do heat treat most carbon steels myself so this one got done in my shop.
That strange mark on the blade is a reflection of my camera strap. I never did say I could take good pictures. I am not Nath you know!
Time to show your projects fellas and gals.
A piece of a very old Buzz Saw blade that I have had in my scrap box since the mid 70's.
The AFTER .... Elk and Moose antler pieces,some leather, a lot of time, and some sandpaper later, here it is.
I seldom make a knife out of mystery metal but I sent some blades in for heat treat just before Christmas and knew there would be a long wait due to the Holidays. I do heat treat most carbon steels myself so this one got done in my shop.
That strange mark on the blade is a reflection of my camera strap. I never did say I could take good pictures. I am not Nath you know!
Time to show your projects fellas and gals.
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That looks good!!
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That is just fantastic, I could never do anything like that.
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Beautiful just beautiful....
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I LIKE that blade profile !
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I LIKE that blade profile !
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Crazy Skillz, Sir.....
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I'm in for a bid.
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Now THAT is craftsmanship! Beautifully executed and great design. You did good sir.
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Re: Before and After ???
Thanks for the compliments guys! The 3"-4" drop point blade is my favorite design and I believe just about the most useful blade there is.
I can remember when almost every hunter you ran into was carrying a big old Bowie knife just to field dress a Deer with.
I can remember when almost every hunter you ran into was carrying a big old Bowie knife just to field dress a Deer with.
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Truth be told, I could field dress a deer with my big leatherman. The saw would be particularly handy.Chuck 100 yd wrote:Thanks for the compliments guys! The 3"-4" drop point blade is my favorite design and I believe just about the most useful blade there is.
I can remember when almost every hunter you ran into was carrying a big old Bowie knife just to field dress a Deer with.
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Chuck, you do some really nice knife work. I like your handle also. It's hard for me to find good antler for handles. Seems like I can look at a hundred pieces and find only a couple good ones.
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Chuck,
Are you making any of those for sale?
Barry
Are you making any of those for sale?
Barry
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Hey, thats one fine lookin knife right there, makes me wanta build one, im in the middle of a holster right now tho
That circle saw blade should be 1095, bout the best you can get in my opinion, that is a nice lookin piece of horn for sure
PLOWBOY
That circle saw blade should be 1095, bout the best you can get in my opinion, that is a nice lookin piece of horn for sure
PLOWBOY
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BC in TN , it is just a hobby friend. Making for sale makes it a job for me and the fun goes away.
I try to make the one I am making better than the last one. That means I end up with a lot of hours into them. Knife making is a tough business to be in unless you have a famous name and people are willing to pay. There are knife makers that are so far behind they just quit taking orders for knives that sell well north of $ 1K. Take a look at Walter Sorrells web site. Thanks for asking though.
I try to make the one I am making better than the last one. That means I end up with a lot of hours into them. Knife making is a tough business to be in unless you have a famous name and people are willing to pay. There are knife makers that are so far behind they just quit taking orders for knives that sell well north of $ 1K. Take a look at Walter Sorrells web site. Thanks for asking though.
- marlinman93
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Beautiful work Chuck!
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+1 !marlinman93 wrote:Beautiful work Chuck!
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Simply beautiful.
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Stunning. A perfect working blade.
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Greetings
One very nice knife !
Mike in Peru
One very nice knife !
Mike in Peru
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Amazing what a talented man can do with pieces of scrap. That sir is a beautiful knife.
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That is a beauty, I assume you do the sheath work too?