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Offline Lin Rhea

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Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« on: February 05, 2015, 01:55:00 PM »
This blade should get a handle this weekend. It will be a subhilt similar to one or two from the past couple years. The blade is 10 inches.
   

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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2015, 07:29:00 PM »
I am a sucker for twisted Ws. I think it's stunning and doesn't receive the compliments it deserves.
That's a beautiful example right there.
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Offline ymountainman

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2015, 08:33:00 PM »
Dang That is scary!
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Offline D.Ellis

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2015, 12:21:00 AM »
Every time you post that Damascus pattern I am reminded why it is one of my favorites.
Wicked looking blade, long clip and subtle recurve..........looking forward to seeing this one finished.
Darcy   :campfire:
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Offline gudspelr

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2015, 03:52:00 PM »
Really cool looking, Lin. ESPECIALLY the pattern along the edge. I'm also a fan of your long clips...

I can't remember if I've asked you this before, sorry if I have: how do you deal with recurves on a flat platen? I like the look as well as the function, but I have difficulty in keeping the edge the same thickness as the rest of the blade edge. If I hold it road against the platen, the recurve portion is automatically thicker than the other parts. Also, I run into some problems when at the end stages of sharpening on a stone. The stone is flat (like the platen), so I try to use the edge of the stone and still have some trouble being consistent with it. I feel like if I try using the edge of the platen, it'd be a recipe for disaster and big gouges from the belt...

Again, sorry if this is a repeat from before. Looking forward to seeing how this one turns out.

Jeremy
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Offline Ray Hammond

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2015, 08:34:00 AM »
Slender and fast looking!!!
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Offline ymountainman

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2015, 07:56:00 PM »
Well?
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Offline Track

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2015, 12:31:00 AM »
Of all the damascus patterns I've seen on your knives, this is the one I like the most. Really like the profile of the blade too. Can't wait to see what you have in mind for the finished knife.
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2015, 08:20:00 AM »
Sorry, I let this slip by me.

   
   

Thanks guys.   :campfire:
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Offline srtben

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2015, 10:32:00 PM »
Your subhilts are cool Lin, love the blackwood too.
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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #10 on: April 21, 2015, 03:40:00 AM »
I like it!
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Offline ymountainman

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2015, 08:36:00 AM »
Thanks for posting Lin, I been waiting for a month!   :)
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Offline KSCATTRAPR

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #12 on: April 21, 2015, 08:49:00 AM »
Wow!
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Offline Track

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #13 on: April 21, 2015, 10:20:00 AM »
Top draw.
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Offline D.Ellis

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2015, 12:08:00 AM »
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Man, I love that steel!
Darcy
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Offline Antlerhog

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Re: Subhilt with African Blackwood and stainless
« Reply #15 on: April 22, 2015, 09:12:00 PM »
That is amazing!!!!

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