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Title: First Knife
Post by: Wolftrail on May 07, 2017, 12:51:00 AM

Its rough around the edges. But it does what I designed it to do. Chop, shape and cut kindling.
Made from an old file and cold ground, holds edge just fine. Overall length 12". Yew handle. Made the guard from a nickel plated door hinge.

 (http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu250/dynolude/knife2.jpg)

 (http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu250/dynolude/knife1.jpg)

 (http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu250/dynolude/knife3.jpg)

Title: Re: First Knife
Post by: Lin Rhea on May 07, 2017, 09:03:00 AM

Good job.

Title: Re: First Knife
Post by: tippit on May 07, 2017, 10:10:00 AM

You're on your way...Congrats!

Title: Re: First Knife
Post by: benny on May 14, 2017, 10:09:00 PM

I like it

Title: Re: First Knife
Post by: Wolftrail on May 15, 2017, 11:55:00 AM

Thnx guys, it was a fun experiment.  I think I'll build a couple more file knives. I roughed out a self bow with a hatchet then used this knife to get it to the bending stage.

Title: Re: First Knife
Post by: Steve Nuckels on May 21, 2017, 10:04:00 PM

Cool knife!
And very nice work!
It will be interesting to watch your progression.  It's a fun and rewarding journey.

Steve
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