Author Topic: A new one in progress (pro pics on pg 2) (Read 1732 times)

Lin Rhea · « **on:** November 18, 2012, 11:41:00 AM »

416 stainless cut and ready. The bronze will have to wait to be used later.

After forging to get it closer to shape. Everything is bigger to allow for final shaping.

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2012, 12:31:00 PM »

Here's the blade it goes on. 11 1/2 inches of 1095. The clip is 9 inches.

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2012, 01:42:00 PM »

Here are the fittings roughed out. Now I have to slot and finish them. That might be another day.

Bladepeek · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2012, 06:06:00 PM »

That blade looks quick!

srtben · « **Reply #4 on:** November 18, 2012, 08:13:00 PM »

Love that long, lean blade. Can't wait to see where this one goes!

Doug Campbell · « **Reply #5 on:** November 18, 2012, 11:46:00 PM »

Cool!

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #6 on:** November 19, 2012, 02:33:00 PM »

I have the guard on. The front of the guard is finished and I will touch up the sides after I get the ferrule on. Right now the ferrule is rough but fit on. I'll take it (the ferrule)apart and work on it this evening if all goes as planned. You might notice that the bronze spacers are left proud. I intend to file notches in them all the way around. Being proud will make them more reflective of light.

jonathan creason · « **Reply #7 on:** November 19, 2012, 02:52:00 PM »

That's going to be another masterpiece when it's all said and done.

Rusty Snuffers · « **Reply #8 on:** November 19, 2012, 04:45:00 PM »

You're killing me with every new one you post, Lin. Can't wait to see this one finished!

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #9 on:** November 19, 2012, 08:51:00 PM »

I thought I'd snap a pic of the back of this guard. I will often inlet the middle a few thousandths to make sure the outside of the fittings are tight. They will bear on the outside instead of rocking on a piece of trash or spec of something.

I just set the ferrule on the guard after doing my best to make the transition as seamless as possible.

2treks · « **Reply #10 on:** November 20, 2012, 06:25:00 AM »

Very cool. Love the pics.
CTT

madness522 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 20, 2012, 07:06:00 AM »

Looks great Lin! I don't think I have ever seen you make an ugly knife! That guard looks fantastic...can't wait to see it finished!

-Barry

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #12 on:** November 21, 2012, 08:58:00 AM »

Thanks guys. I got a little farther along in the last two evenings and should finish it this weekend. Here it is with the wood and butt cap fit. All I have to do is shape the rough parts and make a finial to hold it all together.

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #13 on:** November 21, 2012, 11:50:00 AM »

At this point I stopped and drilled and put allignment pins in the butt though the bronze and into the wood. that way I can start shaping everything and rely on it going back like it was. This is just after I marked the front and back "circumference" of the fittings. I leave the wood proud and carefully work it inward till I get what I want. Still a long way to go, but you can see where I'm headed.

Lamey · « **Reply #14 on:** November 21, 2012, 08:18:00 PM »

even an old crumudgeon like me learns something with your WIP threads Lin, great job.

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #15 on:** November 21, 2012, 08:31:00 PM »

Thanks guys. I just buffed the ironwood but its not ready for pictures yet. Maybe this weekend sometime.

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #16 on:** November 21, 2012, 08:41:00 PM »

I snapped a picture when I set down to eat.

kbaknife · « **Reply #17 on:** November 21, 2012, 08:49:00 PM »

Didja use that to butter your biscuit?

Lin Rhea · « **Reply #18 on:** November 22, 2012, 08:57:00 PM »

D.Ellis · « **Reply #19 on:** November 22, 2012, 09:22:00 PM »

That's another dandy. I like the long clip.
Darcy

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