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Offline Bodork

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my first from scratch
« on: November 21, 2009, 03:15:00 PM »
Here are a few firsts for me. I've made knives from blade blanks before but this is my first stock removal blade. 1080 stainless that was hardened by  a knife making friend. I managed to put a character spot on the blade. The scales are gaboon ebony with stabilized buckeye burl bolsters. It has grey actionwood liners. The handle is finished with satin thunderbird epoxy that I use on my bows. I made the mosaic pins myself. (explains the little gap between the copper grr!) The blade is 1-1/8" at the widest point and 3-1/4" long. The overall length is 7".
 This is also my first attempt at leather tooling. Usually I buy dyed leather and just fold it over for my sheaths. On this one I bought veg tanned leather and dyed and stamped it. I'm pretty pleased with it.
 Hope you enjoy it, Mike
 
 
 
 
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Offline sticshooter

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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2009, 03:31:00 PM »
just like your bows. TOP NOTCH<><
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2009, 08:03:00 PM »
Very nice!  Nice pins, sheath too.
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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2009, 08:03:00 PM »
wow very nice  :thumbsup:
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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2009, 10:45:00 PM »
Thats very nice, i like it alot, good job on the sheath  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  
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Offline skullworks

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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2009, 10:45:00 PM »
Sweet!!!!
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Offline tomh

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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2009, 12:12:00 AM »
That is beautiful, very nice work
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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2009, 07:20:00 AM »
Looks good Mike!
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2009, 09:46:00 AM »
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2009, 08:34:00 PM »
Really nice work on every aspect!  Great total package!

You should be very proud!

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Offline prarieboy

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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2009, 08:44:00 PM »
Very nice!
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Offline Caveman IL

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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2009, 10:34:00 AM »
I really like the whole package--handle material, pins, knife shape & size, & sheath. Larry
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Offline bow loving man

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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2009, 10:17:00 PM »
mike you are an amazing craftsman for sure...Hope all is well with you and yours...
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Offline Chris Surtees

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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #13 on: December 01, 2009, 08:38:00 AM »
Very nice   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2009, 11:19:00 AM »
From the looks of it, it is a great combo of form and function!
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Offline Shakes.602

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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #15 on: December 03, 2009, 06:27:00 AM »
Very Nice, Looks Great!!
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Offline Nosight

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Re: my first from scratch
« Reply #16 on: December 03, 2009, 09:00:00 AM »
From scratch and this is your first one.

Well all I can Say " Nice Work"

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