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Offline mulie

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My knife set
« on: March 11, 2011, 08:03:00 PM »
I just wanted to take a second and post pictures of the set of knives I recently completed.  The blades are made from a set of leaf springs that I found at my grandfather's old barn.  The handles are made from a mesquite tree from our property that was struck by lightening.  They are not perfect, but I'm proud of them.  My thanks goes to the members here who generously post their knowlege.
Judd

   

 
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Offline kansas stik man

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2011, 08:14:00 PM »
wow awesome work, id love to have every one of them.
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Offline JMR

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2011, 08:36:00 PM »
Very nice, I like all of them and the sheaths that go with them.

Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2011, 08:50:00 PM »
Nice job
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Offline oldpaths

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2011, 08:51:00 PM »
Beautiful set of knives!!! great job on all!
Colossians 3:23

Offline Ragnarok Forge

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2011, 10:32:00 PM »
Nice work. Perfect knives have their place, and so do antiqued or rough knives.
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Offline Froggy

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2011, 11:20:00 PM »
Yes sir, I like them all !!!! Congrats   :thumbsup:
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Offline skullworks

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2011, 01:26:00 PM »
Beautiful work!!!! I love 'em!
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Re: My knife set
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2011, 05:04:00 PM »
I like your "no-nonsense" approach at knife making and sheath buildin.
They look like working tools.
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Offline arrowflipper

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2011, 05:55:00 PM »
Nice looking knives! Good work.

Offline caleb0100

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2011, 05:59:00 PM »
Great work! I have a set of leaf springs myself, just havent gotten to them yet. How did they work for you? Any tips or warnings?

( I like that 2 knife combo the best!)

Offline mulie

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2011, 08:57:00 PM »
Folks,
Thanks for the kind replies.
 
4runr... the plain working man style fits me well.  I'm a vanilla kind of person.  :)  

Caleb0100... The only thing I can offer is that most leaf springs are made of 5160 steel.  Do a seach and you will find lots of good information here on how to work it.

Judd
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Offline L. Harris

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2011, 10:47:00 PM »
They look great! Not surprised, this man is gifted in many ways!
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Offline Bobby Urban

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2011, 07:52:00 AM »
as long as they are heat treated well and hold an edge those are everything needed in a knife.  I really like the primative look.  

Although I truly respect the skill, craftmanship and ability of those that make perfect shiny impecable fit and finish takedown hidden tang blades on here - my preference to carry are those like yours that have the old, used well worn look with a full tang.

Scott from Wisconsin comes to mind looking at your knives.

Great job - Bob Urban

Offline rover brewer

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #14 on: March 15, 2011, 09:56:00 PM »
great work, love the finish on the blades.
john 3:16

Offline BoonRoto

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #15 on: March 17, 2011, 05:51:00 PM »
Good work!

Offline CherokeeKC

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #16 on: March 26, 2011, 09:57:00 PM »
Awesome set of knives.  Its cool how you used your grandads material also.  They are something that can be passed down for generations.

Offline Potoo

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Re: My knife set
« Reply #17 on: March 27, 2011, 07:31:00 AM »
They are nice! A lot of work but obviously very rewarding.
Like it says on the can...'concentrate'

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