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Something different for me
« on: October 14, 2015, 02:33:00 PM »
I usually stick to making hunting knives but I decided to try something different. I just finished these two fighters. Both knives are made from CPM35VN steel. Top knife has a 6 1/4" blade and is 10 1/4" overall with a maroon micarta handle and copper spacer. Bottom knife has a 5 1/2" blade and is 9 3/4" overall with a cocobola handle.

 

 


 
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Offline Bladepeek

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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2015, 08:00:00 PM »
Very nice!

How do you like that CPM35VN to work with? I need to make a stainless hunting knife for a friend and usually use 154CM, but have been wanting to try something new.
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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2015, 08:39:00 PM »
Thanks Ron. I find that CPM35VN is the same to work as CPM135. Grinds well and you can get a nice finish with some hand sanding to 400-600 grit. I've heard that CPM35VN holds an excellent edge, so that's why I decided to try it and compare the results.
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Offline KSCATTRAPR

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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2015, 08:29:00 AM »
Both are great blades. Thats some great looking cocobolo as well!
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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2015, 08:33:00 AM »
Two very nice knives.    :campfire:
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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2015, 01:50:00 PM »
Thanks much guys!
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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2015, 01:34:00 AM »
Couple of beauties there. Nice work.
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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2015, 11:04:00 AM »
Thanks for the thumbs up Brandon.
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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #8 on: October 29, 2015, 07:05:00 PM »
I really like these. I dig that top one with the two tone bolster!

Great work as always, friend!

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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2015, 02:37:00 PM »
Thanks Todd, appreciate your comments. Glad you like them.
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Offline Izzy

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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2015, 08:16:00 AM »
Really nice.
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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #11 on: October 31, 2015, 01:33:00 PM »
Thanks Izzy.
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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2015, 05:38:00 PM »
Those look great. I haven't tried a fighter yet. Hmmm. The possibilities are endless with this hobby.
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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #13 on: December 10, 2015, 09:48:00 PM »
Very nice!   :thumbsup:  

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Re: Something different for me
« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2015, 07:51:00 PM »
Thanks guys. The possibilities are endless.
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