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Offline Wolftrail

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First Knife
« 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.

 

 

 
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Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: First Knife
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2017, 09:03:00 AM »
Good job.
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Re: First Knife
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2017, 10:10:00 AM »
You're on your way...Congrats!
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Offline benny

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Re: First Knife
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2017, 10:09:00 PM »
I like it
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Offline Wolftrail

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Re: First Knife
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: First Knife
« Reply #5 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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