Author Topic: Camp Knife ( Video link added) (Read 1260 times)

Lin Rhea · « **on:** June 25, 2009, 08:51:00 PM »

I just finsihed this Camp Knife today. It has a 9 3/4 inch blade with the OAL of 15 inches. The blade is 5160, the guard is wrought iron, and the spacers are stainless, bronze and black carbon fiber. The handle is Micarta that has a very unusual color, kind of lime green and somewhat transluscent. I can actually see the allignment pins thru the material and if a bright light is behind it you can see the shadow of the tang. It's not distracting, just unusual. Lin

drewsbow · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2009, 09:17:00 PM »

very nice Lin

kbaknife · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2009, 09:25:00 PM »

That's sweet, Lin. Will I see it on Saturday?
Is that the stuff from Tracy Mickley?

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2009, 09:32:00 PM »

Karl,
I got it from Jerry Petty, another maker. I dont know where he got it. Here is a snapshot of the parts before final glue up and assembly. Yes, I'll have it with me. Lin

Jake Rhea · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2009, 09:41:00 PM »

that is cool

tippit · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2009, 09:51:00 PM »

Lin, I picked up some of that same stuff at a New England show. I was thinking it was all fiberglass. Do you see any fabric weave in it? Cool looking blade...Jeff

Kevin Evans · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2009, 09:53:00 PM »

LONGBOWKID · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2009, 10:17:00 PM »

Mr.Lin,

Gorgeous work. I really like that micarta. Will it glow in the dark? Looks as if it might. Hah.

Kid

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2009, 10:24:00 PM »

Yes, it has fabric in it. I know it's hard to saw. Very tough.

It does have the same look as that stuff that glowed in the dark, but I dont think it glows. Lin

prarieboy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2009, 11:21:00 PM »

Good Job Lin

skullworks · « **Reply #10 on:** June 26, 2009, 06:57:00 AM »

Great job Lin! I think that is called G11. It is a G10 type micarta with no color in it...just the natural color of the micarta with no dye. A lot of people call it ghost micarta. I've always wondered how it would look on a hidden tang knife. Now I do! Awesome!

tippit · « **Reply #11 on:** June 26, 2009, 07:10:00 AM »

Lin, I'm sure I got the same stuff and it is really hard to saw. I wanted to slice it into thinner slabs for my small blades...but I couldn't get a straight cut with my band saw. I had to send it to my son-in-law's machine shop for them to cut. They thought it was some kind of fiberglass block...Jeff

DANA HOLMAN · « **Reply #12 on:** June 26, 2009, 08:08:00 AM »

very nice work Lin
dana

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #13 on:** June 26, 2009, 08:15:00 AM »

Jeff, that has to be what it is. I spent 30 minutes cutting on my band saw and went 2 1/2 inches. I had to shut down and borrow someone else's saw.
Skullie, is G11 the official name? I want to look like I know what I'm talkin about. :rolleyes: Lin

skullworks · « **Reply #14 on:** June 26, 2009, 09:08:00 AM »

Lin...at USA Knifemaking supply they call it "Jade Ghost Canvas" and say it is G10.
Make sure you wear a respirator because G10 is a fiberglass laminate! I have some in scales and now I guess I'll have to try it! LOL!

tippit · « **Reply #15 on:** June 26, 2009, 05:27:00 PM »

I got the stuff pretty cheap...now I know why :eek: It sure is pretty finished up...but a lot of work!

Steve Nuckels · « **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2009, 09:47:00 PM »

Lin, that is a handsome knife! I love all your creations!

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Toecutter · « **Reply #17 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:20:00 PM »

Yeah, it's G-11. I'll post the link on BF of the guy I got it from. Really strong stuff!! Have yet to use it, but thought it would make a pretty unbreakable hawk handle(albeit not very traditional).

Nathan

Toecutter · « **Reply #18 on:** June 27, 2009, 10:28:00 PM »

Here it is:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=572687

Pretty neat stuff

imskippy · « **Reply #19 on:** July 02, 2009, 12:29:00 PM »

Very nice. It's very futuristic in appearance. I like it. Now find a way to insert a neon light of some type that would be interesting. Any chance you could take a pic in a dark room with a back light? I'd like to see that if you have the time. Well done. Skippy

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