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[PapaBear]

I thought I would share this, as most of you will appreciate the work and the result.

I found this old knife in my father in-laws stuff. It was really weird and beat up and the scales (handle) were broken. So I took the handles off, buffed the blade out and sharpened it. Not shown in this pic is that I also cut off the second bolster off of the handle. Seemed pointless and didn't feel good in my big hands. .





Then I decided to make some scales for it with some carbon fiber I bought on eBay that turned out to be pretty crappy. Proceeded and made some scales and pinned them on. Sanded to 600 dry, then 800 and 1200 wet.

Turned out pretty good I think....




So I bought a Kukri style blade blank off of eBay. It's 14" long and weighs a LOT. I paid $13 for it, lol already sharpened! Same process as the other one, except I used some THICK carbon I found on eBay that was WAY BETTER. Sanded same deal, and got some AWESOME results. So, the rescue of the original knife turned into something I'm really enjoying, and it's not very expensive......thoughts?

Yeah, the bench was dirty, lol.












So, I've been on eBay, scoring some cool blade styles for $5 or so a piece for 440C stainless blades, already sharpened, including shipping. And some pretty cool wood slabs on there as well for about $8 a pair. This could be fun.....

[04ctd]

sweet. need something to keep yourself out of the gun stores...

[Bradleyrj]

Sweet. I've done a lot of those from blanks and put on the scales. I want to start making my own blades and send them out for heat treat next.

[Bradleyrj]

When I get to a computer later tonight I'll post a few links to some other places I order from. I'm working on a Damascus knife now with camel bone scales I think is going to turn out pretty good.

[PapaBear]

It's really rewarding. I just finished this one. Found a couple of spots on the spine I need to step back to 120 on for a minute but I'm digging this wood though.

Hammer forged "otter skinner" with leopard wood scales and paracord lanyard.

[Bradleyrj]

Looks good. Here are a few I have done and some links to where I order stuff.

My knife I need to get a sheath for to carry.


Oyster shucker


Father in laws birthday knife last year


First one I have ever done with a case of the fat handle.. but use stabilized wood and you can do get cool colors and patterns

[Bradleyrj]

Some places I get stuff from:

http://www.texasknife.com/vcom/index.php
http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php
http://www.burlsource.us/servlet/StoreFront
http://usaknifemaker.com/
http://www.knifemaking.com/default.asp

And if you want to learn more about the craft and see some amazing knives go to Bladeforums.com Some folks there make up some amazing i.e. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ stuff.

[PapaBear]

Man those are awesome. I've been eyeing those custom rods like that, that's really cool.

Thanks for the links!

[Bradleyrj]

No problem. The custom rods are cool. I used the ones I did on my knife and father in laws knife because we also share the love for guns / shooting and those pins look like a revolver cylinder.

[PapaBear]

Zebra wood skinner with stone-washed blade. The scales were bookmatched pieces of wood, so the grain is consistent across the blade for the most part.






And a worm hole opened up on this one. Gonna see what's involved to fill it.

[UnaBomber]

really cool work. if my adhd wasnt so bad i think i would enjoy that

[Bradleyrj]

Originally Posted by PapaBear

And a worm hole opened up on this one. Gonna see what's involved to fill it.

Superglue. It can be sanded and polished after its dry so it doesnt show up anymore and you can coat the entire handle and sand and polish for a very high gloss finish.

[PapaBear]

Will work on the super glue. I have lots of viscosities of CA, thanks.

Here's one I did this morning for a friend.

"Bengal tiger" G10 scales, on a 440C Stainless "Raptor" blade from premium knife supply. Feels pretty good in the hand. Really liking the G10 and the color options.....

[Bradleyrj]

Nice. Where did you get those scales? I need to do a Clemson knife for a neighbor as a gift. Those are about as close I think I can get to what I need.

[PapaBear]

Came from http://usaknifemaker.com/handle-mate...c-c-95-36.html

[PapaBear]

[PapaBear]

Last night's project.......

I got this old meat cleaver from a friend who was going to sell it at the flea market. I paid $20 for it and am super glad I did. I can't find much info online about the maker, but it's OLD for sure.



It's stamped "Royal Brand Cutlery CO, USA" and is 3/16" thick, and HEAVY. The tang was not finished, with burrs along the edges, and the center sections rough and not finished. I wanted to retain some of the "character" of the blade, so I didn't get too aggressive with the sanding, but I took all the rust away.

I started with 46 grit, worked to 80, then 100/150/220/400/500. These 2 pictures are at 500 grit. Notice the "pitting" in the second pic. This is the stuff I wanted to "preserve" in the final product for history's sake:





After 1200 grit:




And after 2000:






Tonight I will polish the blade and finish the edge on it. When I got it, you couldn't cut butter with the thing, so I put a preliminary edge on it last night, and will hone it tonight after polishing the blade.

I have decided on Gabon Ebony scales, SUPER SUPER dark wood, should be nice when it's completed......

[Matts94Z28]

Nice work! I wish I had this much time on my hands. Lol

[PapaBear]

Well I'm working nights now. So when I get home at midnight I'm pretty bored lol.

I actually sold two knives today, so the hobby can continue, while funding itself, and keeping the ole lady off my back about the $$.

[PapaBear]

Gabon Ebony scales. Gorgeous....

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