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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: Bladepeek on April 16, 2013, 04:18:00 PM
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This is a little "3-finger knife I just finished and the first horizontal carry sheath I've done. Not the best piece of leather work, but I like the concept and have a better idea of how to put together the next one. The damascus is from an Alabama Damascus billet - a mix of 1084, 15N20 and 52100. Wish I could claim I forged it, as it sure holds a nice edge.
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Ron%20Peek%20Knives/sn-149/DSC_0001.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/bladepeek/media/Ron%20Peek%20Knives/sn-149/DSC_0001.jpg.html)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Ron%20Peek%20Knives/sn-149/DSC_0008.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/bladepeek/media/Ron%20Peek%20Knives/sn-149/DSC_0008.jpg.html)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Ron%20Peek%20Knives/sn-149/DSC_0013.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/bladepeek/media/Ron%20Peek%20Knives/sn-149/DSC_0013.jpg.html)
(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm312/bladepeek/Ron%20Peek%20Knives/sn-149/DSC_0012.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/bladepeek/media/Ron%20Peek%20Knives/sn-149/DSC_0012.jpg.html)
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That is very nice. Great file work.
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I love everything about that Ron. Nice job.
Chuck
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Good job :thumbsup:
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Ron, it looks perfect to me! All of it!
I like the way the file work blends into the handle, the mosaic pins are very nice, the guard fits the knife nice.
What is the handle material?
I like the sheath alot! What are you dissatisfied about?
Steve
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Potomac Forge
W.F. Moran Museum & Foundation
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Thanks Steve. The handle is giraffe bone and, for me, the guard fit is good. I look at my Lin Rhea knife and realize what "good" guard fit is. But then he's a master smith and I'm a hobbyist.
No, what has me upset, and I will probably make a new one before the new owner even sees it, is the sheath. It doesn't show up too well in the pics, but the welt came out just a bit too narrow and the stitching is just barely below the surface in a couple of places. The front and rear layers and the welt are not flush and I can't grind it down any more, or the stitching will be exposed.
Not a big deal and it won't take long to make a new sheath. I can cut the stitching, pull it apart and use the old pieces as patterns. I think that's called "live and learn".
Ron
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Cute as a button. Nice little trailing point. :thumbsup:
Darcy
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Great job!
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That looks to be a really, really handy sized knife.
Anybody would be proud to wear that one!
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Thanks guys. Karl, i really appreciate that coming from you.
I personally like small knives. I get myself in trouble up inside a deer with anything much longer than my extended index finger. Having said that, there is a lot of satisfaction to be had from cleanly slicing a sapling for a shelter with a large camp knife or bowie. Or slicing some venison ham for sandwiches. Can't do that well with a 2 1/2" blade.
I guess I'm just a knife junkie. I like 'em all :)
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Very nice Ron. I like small knive too! They seem to be used more for everyday cutting than a big knife.
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I favor smaller knives most of the time too, and that is a very attractive one that I would be happy to own.
Allan
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As a knife and sheath maker I think your sheath is great. You're always more critical with you're own work because you're familiar with the construction.
A purchaser will love it.
Rick Goshgarian
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Yeah, we always know where to look, don't we? New owner wants me to make a vertical, inverted sheath for wear on his pack harness. Think that will be fun. I need to see his pack before I can plan the "belt loop".
Ron
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That's excellent. I want one! I'd carry that every day.