Author Topic: New Pocket Knife (Read 1699 times)

tippit · « **on:** May 30, 2016, 09:16:00 AM »

This years ST Judes Auction has been real an eye opener for me.

If I hadn't been trying to learn Lin Rhea's Blacksmith knife and forging up 3 different versions...if I hadn't decided to add another knife which I thought was just a scrap forging exercise...if I hadn't taken a picture of it in between rain showers. I would never have put that knife with it's Kydex blade cover in my pocket. It hangs so free that I don't notice it walking, sitting down, etc. I hardly ever wear one of my knives as I don't like the feel of a belt knife especially for everyday use. But this knife has just replaced my clip folder that I always carry. The Kydex sheath is cut so there is just a small space between the handle and sheath for a firm fit. Now I can finally have one of my knives safely with me all the time. How cool is that for a bladesmith!

Latest version of the auction knife...6 1/2" OAL of 1084 steel. One more improvement needed...to figure out how to shape the curved handle so I can open my favorite beverage

tippit

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tippit · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2016, 09:19:00 AM »

PS:
Once again many thanks to Lin for all his help. I only finish ground the blade everything else was done traditional blacksmith style as Lin had suggested...tippit

just_a_hunter · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2016, 10:11:00 AM »

That is very neat. Looks real handy.

Todd

tomsm44 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2016, 01:42:00 PM »

Now that's just plain cool.

D.Ellis · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2016, 07:43:00 PM »

That's a great idea.

Darcy

Bill Kissner · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2016, 08:55:00 PM »

Great idea Jeff! I like it!

NittanyRider · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2016, 09:25:00 AM »

very cool! do you have a picture of the knife in hand that you could post?

TrackerNy · « **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2016, 10:28:00 AM »

Nice! Really like the idea and look.

tippit · « **Reply #8 on:** May 31, 2016, 09:33:00 PM »

NittanyRider....

It has been getting a lot of use in the past couple of days...already starting to take on a patina. I have a large hand.

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NittanyRider · « **Reply #9 on:** June 01, 2016, 08:08:00 AM »

perfect - thank you!

jpsowers · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2016, 11:41:00 AM »

That is a brilliant way to make the tang into a clip - great knife.

Caveman IL · « **Reply #11 on:** June 02, 2016, 07:09:00 PM »

Neat.

benny · « **Reply #12 on:** June 06, 2016, 09:46:00 PM »

LooKs perfect to me

The Gopher · « **Reply #13 on:** June 07, 2016, 09:18:00 AM »

I LOVE this knife!

Steve Nuckels · « **Reply #14 on:** June 08, 2016, 11:49:00 PM »

I like it!

Tried one, unsuccessful!

You have inspired me to give it another try!

Steve
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